New Vacancies at Embassy of Belgium in Tanzania May 2026

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New Vacancies at Embassy of Belgium in Tanzania May 2026, The Embassy in Dar Es Salaam is responsible for Tanzania, Mauritius, Malawi, and Zambia.

The Embassy is also competent for following subregional institutions:

East African Community (EAC)
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)

The Embassy of Belgium in Tanzania is recruiting an Accountant, starting midAugust 2026: someone who works diligently, independently, is client-oriented and is able to follow technical instructions thoroughly.

Job Opportunity: Accountant

The offer

• A varied job with responsibility in a pleasant international environment;

• Full-time contract for one year (37 hours per week), with 6 months trial period.

Possible renewal after assessment;

• Gross salary: 4.125.240 TZS per month (for a candidate with 2 years’ experience – actual salary depends upon the years of relevant experience);

• Additional benefits: End of year bonus. Contribution to National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).

• For non-Tanzanian citizens: this position requires you to apply for a Tanzanian work permit;

Tasks

Accounting operations:

• Collect and/or provide the necessary information and documents from/to contact persons and/or managers

• Encode and update data in the required accounting systems

• Prepare financial documents according to the schedule: remuneration receipts, bonus tables, calculation of promotions, etc.

• Plan budgets according to the planned timetable: budget preview and review, monthly budget evolutions, etc.

• Prepare payments.

• Manage communications with banks or other third parties in the framework of the accounting tasks.

• Archive accounting items and documents according to the instructions.

• Monitor and/or manage consular revenues

• Help with the renegotiation of contracts (under the supervision of the Head of Administration).

• Review invoices and/or disbursement statements, receipts, etc. before giving them to the manager ;

• Transmit to the manager communications from local bodies that are relevant to budget management (e.g.: social contributions, VAT system).

• Ensure that the standards and accounting principles are observed

• Assess with accuracy and consistency the budgetary and accounting documents

• Assess the available funds (in cash and at the bank) and point out possible problems (overspending, liquidity shortfall etc.)

• Consult the various data bases and verify the consistency and the harmonization between them.
Logistics management operations: (buildings, vehicles or services)

• List work, supplies and various service needs, based on the information received ;

• Suggest an order of priority according to level of urgency and budgetary constraints ;

• Draft or help to draft specifications for works, equipment and services ;

• Monitor and/or contribute to monitoring public contracts (receipt and analysis of tenders, drafting of attribution reports, writing of order forms, follow-up of services, etc.) ;

• Contribute to the stock management of various equipment (vehicles, office equipment, technical devices, decoration, etc.) ;

• Keep inventories up-to-date ;

• Supervise works, the safety of buildings, etc ;

• Manage contacts with security firms ;

SPOC (Single Point Of Contact) ICT

• Keep the inventory of the ICT equipment up-to-date ;

• Notify needs and deficiencies ;

• Help to install the equipment (hardware, software) ;

• Be the contact person between the post and the Department’s ICT services ;

• Optimize/update the communication resources (telephones, smartphones, Internet, etc.) and ensure the good management of communication budgets.

Main skills and competences

Conditions of participation

• You have a University degree in a related field or an equivalent relevantexperience.

Technical skills

• You have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role (Accountant) ;

• You are computer-savvy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) ;

• You have an excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken) ;

• You are able to express yourself well, both orally and in writing ;

• You are able to respect deadlines and to work autonomously and accurately.

Behavioural skills

• You are a team player and service-oriented ;

• You have integrity and loyalty and show respect for others ;

• You are flexible and keen to develop new skills ;

• You have a sense of responsibility.

Assets

• You have a very good knowledge of Dutch and/or French (written and spoken) ;

• You have knowledge of local legislation and customs ;

• You have a knowledge of Belgium, and Belgian legislation ;

• You have a knowledge of Kiswahili.

How to apply

Please send your application by email, including a concise motivation letter and CV in English with a photo, no later than 20 May 2026 to the attention of Mr. Pierre Bertels, Head of Administration, at daressalaam@diplobel.fed.be.

A first selection of candidates will be done based on the submitted application file.

The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview and a test on a date to be determined later.