Human Resources Officer

Overview

The Human Resources Officer, reporting directly to the Human Resource Director, will play a pivotal role in supporting the HR strategic goals and ensuring effective HR service delivery across Jhpiego offices. This position involves formulating strategies aligned with HR objectives, providing hands-on HR support in recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and administration, while ensuring strict adherence to Tanzanian labour regulations and Jhpiego policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the HR Director to spearhead recruitment efforts including managing job requisitions, advertising vacancies, shortlisting candidates, conducting interviews, making selections, and performing reference verification.
• Organize and implement orientation programs for new hires to facilitate seamless integration.
• Oversee the management and administration of employee benefits.
• Maintain comprehensive and confidential employee records in both digital and paper formats, ensuring completeness and security of documentation.
• Supervise performance management activities to maintain workforce standards.
• Administer HR policies effectively, address employee grievances, and manage disciplinary matters.
• Support initiatives promoting staff welfare and coordinate various staff events such as retreats and meetings.
• Ensure timely follow-up with employees and managers on submission of critical HR documentation like updated CVs and biodata forms.
• Manage medical and group life insurance schemes for staff.
• Provide support for HR digital platforms, including JEMS and iCIMS.
• Monitor the engagement process of consultants and personnel on specific task agreements to comply fully with organizational policies and maintain up-to-date records.
• Coordinate onboarding, transitions, and offboarding processes for employees.
• Assist the HR Director in managing the HR office to guarantee its smooth operation.
• Carry out additional HR duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources.
• At least 5 to 6 years of relevant HR management experience, preferably within NGOs or development agencies.
• In-depth knowledge of Tanzanian labour laws.
• Proficient computer skills with experience in Human Resources Information Systems.
• Strong organizational abilities and capability to multitask efficiently.
• High ethical standards with the ability to handle confidential matters sensitively.
• Genuine passion for working with diverse populations and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Advanced computer literacy, familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information

Jhpiego offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates will undergo a pre-employment background check as part of the hiring process.

Diversity and Inclusion: As an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on grounds such as gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any legally protected categories. The organization actively supports affirmative action for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Recruitment Integrity Notice

• Jhpiego warns against recruitment scams involving false job offers.
• Applicants are never required to pay fees at any stage of recruitment.
• All legitimate job postings appear exclusively on Jhpiego’s official careers page.
• Official communications come only from Jhpiego's recognized organizational email domain.

Please report suspicious activities by contacting Info@jhpiego.org.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted on or before August 18, 2026.