Human Resource Officer

The Real Transformation Initiative (RTI) – Tanzania is a nonprofit, non-governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to providing research and programme implementation services to  local partners, government agencies, and international organizations for health impact.  Headquartered in Mwanza, RTI-Tanzania works nationwide to improve the lives of marginalized communities. Known for its expertise across sectors, the NGO is committed to advancing social,  economic, and health outcomes for children, youth, and women. Through high-quality research,  RTI-Tanzania delivers real, evidence-based solutions that promote sustainable and  transformative change to individuals and communities.

RTI-Tanzania is embarking on the second phase of the, “CARING SCHOOLS PROJECT”, which  will collect data to validate measurements on how school environments influence youth mental  health trajectories in Mwanza, Tanzania. The organisation has also secured funding for a new  project, “Parenting for Early Years Project”, which focuses on Parenting for children aged 0–3  years.

To ensure the successful implementation of these research initiatives, RTI-Tanzania invites  qualified and highly motivated individuals to apply for the following positions:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Payroll administration, including calculations, pay slips, tax documentation, and leave  management.
• Implementation of RTI-Tanzania’s HR policies, systems, and procedures.
• Development and implementation of specific HR processes.
• Support the project team in the communication and implementation of policies.
• Manage recruitment and contracting processes.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding of staff.
• Support the project team with performance management and labour relations.
• Report writing skills and ensure compliance with different country laws and regulations.
• Other organisation administrative duties.

Qualification and Competence:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, social sciences, or equivalent  disciplines from reputable higher learning institutions.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in Human Resources Management.
• Experience in payroll administration and organisational management is a necessity.
• Demonstrated strategic skills in developing and implementing HR strategies in small and  medium-sized organisations.
• A solid understanding of Tanzanian labour laws, employment standards, and workplace  regulations, including equal employment opportunity.
• Excellent written, oral communication skills interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proven proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet use; ability to work  effectively in an online environment.

Terms of Service:

One-year contract with the possibility of renewal based on performance  and funding availability.

Duty Station:

The successful candidate will report to the RTI-Tanzania offices in Mwanza but  will spend their time in the data collection sites.

Note: RTI-Tanzania does not require applicants to make any payments at any stage of the  recruitment and selection process and has not engaged any agents for recruitment purposes.  While RTI-Tanzania may utilize various job platforms to reach a wider audience, all open positions  are posted on our website’s Vacancies page and our official LinkedIn account. Please be aware  that official emails from RTI-Tanzania will be sent from recruitment@rtitz.org.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RTI-Tanzania is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people,  and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We prohibit workplace bias,  discrimination, and harassment, including during recruitment. All employment decisions are  based solely on job requirements and individual qualifications, and the labor laws of Tanzania  govern our recruitment process. RTI-Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer.

Mode of Application

All candidates who meet the requirements for any of the above job openings should send their  application letters and detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) showing contact addresses, including email  and telephone/cell phone numbers, and copies of academic and professional certificates to the  email address: recruitment@rtitz.org Please also provide the contact details of two referees.

The deadline for all posts is December 2, 2025. All e-mail application subject lines should include  the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.