Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 12 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:
CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice and places a particular emphasis on women and girls, their dignity and empowerment to lead their communities out of poverty. CARE began working in Tanzania since April 1994, in response to the crisis in Rwanda and the subsequent influx of refugees into the Kagera Region of North-western Tanzania. Over the subsequent years, CARE Tanzania developed innovative education, health, microfinance, and environmental programs across most regions of the country. In Tanzania CARE works with the Government both in mainland and Zanzibar and other stakeholders to transform communities and ensure financial inclusion and independence, health and nutrition, climate-smart development resilience, especially for women and girls.

CARE Tanzania seeks to recruit a self-motivated, results driven, dynamic, suitably qualified, competent and dedicated Tanzanian to fill two (2) positions: –

POSITION TITLE: Human Resources Officer
REPORTS TO: Human Resources Manager
LOCATION: Dar-es-salaam

JOB SUMMARY
Human Resource Officer is a member of the program support team, the overall purpose of the position is to support and contribute to the attainment of human resource operations. The position holder provides a wide range of Human Resources services to internal clients and is the point person for Human Resources support within a larger CARE Tanzania internal service/support operation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
• Apply Human Resources and Administration policies and practices to staff and vendor requests directed to HR support area.
• Takes in requests, ascertains the nature of the requirement and delivers the HR service/support within established policy, practices, service level and authority thresholds.
• Plans and coordinates new employees orientation and induction programs.
• Stays current with policies, procedures and practices governing human resources support; as appropriate, suggests changes to improve service levels and efficiency.
• Processes financial payments where appropriate and as required
• Escalates issues which exceed authority threshold in Procurement Requisition and other HR payments, which are contentious or require further investigation
• In coordination/consultation with the HRM, collects APAA forms, and consolidates APAA information
• Compiles training needs identified / assessed through the Annual Performance Agreement and Assessment (APAA)
• In consultation with PMs/Unit Heads coordinates staff training (on the job, coaching, seminars, workshops, conferences, formal training, etc)
• Organizes day-to-day activities and manages own time to meet deadlines and priorities
• Maintains “to do” lists and detailed human resource daily work schedules
• Plans and coordinates new employees orientation and induction programs
• Stays current with policies, procedures and practices governing human resources and administration support.
• As appropriate, suggests changes to improve Human Resource service levels and efficiency.
• Prepare documentation and processes Human Resource Financial requests.
• Prepare Procurement Requisition forms for all HR unit supplies and coordinates departmental procurements
• Maintains Human Resource prescribed files and database
• Produce regular reports, statistics and monitoring and evaluating HR activities
• Handles clearance and payment documentation on staff separations (Resignations, terminations, dismissals, end of contracts/projects, death, etc) in consultation with the Program Support Manager – Human Resource
• Facilitates payment of gratuity and final benefits
• Manages the filing of personnel records and filing system
• Manage Volunteers and interns recruitment
• Handles Employee vendor set up in PeopleSoft and manages Human Resource Data and correspondence.
• Enter new employees and remove separating staff from the HRS and Payroll system
• Promote Gender Equality.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree in Human Resource Management/ Public Administration/ or related field.
• Experience in operational HR administration.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
• Minimum of 2 years HR work experience, in the full range of human resource Operational activities (recruitment and selection, performance management, staff development, employee relations etc.)
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HR policies and procedures, and HR best practices
• Knowledge of Tanzania labor laws and processes
• Ability to resolve issues independently and stays current with CARE Procedures
• Coordination skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with integrity
• Responsive and equal to the task.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
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Only a letter of application and updated CV including names of at least 3 reputable referees from previous jobs (preferable line Managers) with reliable contacts should be sent by email to Human Resources Department not later than, 26th November 2024 at 1700hrs. The applicants should clearly state the Job title applied for in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female and people with disability candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children and vulnerable adults from abuse.


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