Human Resources Officer at Jhpiego

Jhpiego is seeking a dedicated and experienced Human Resources Officer to support HR strategic priorities and provide ongoing HR support to Jhpiego offices for effective delivery of human resource services and functions. This role is crucial for developing and designing strategies to achieve HR objectives, and providing comprehensive HR support.

About the Role

Reporting to the Human Resource Director, the Human Resources Officer will play a key role in various HR functions. These include:

• Developing and designing strategies to deliver HR objectives.
• Providing human resource support in recruitment, performance management, HR administration, and employee relations.
• Ensuring compliance with Tanzanian labour laws.
• Implementing initiatives in accordance with Jhpiego policies.

Key Responsibilities

In collaboration with the HR Director, you will:

• Lead recruitment processes, including requisition forms, advertising, screening of applications, interview, selection, and reference checks.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of orientation for newly recruited staff.
• Monitor the administration of staff benefits.
• Ensure maintenance of up-to-date employee records in both electronic and hard copy files, ensuring confidentiality and security.
• Monitor performance management processes.
• Maintain the administration of HR Policies, addressing staff grievances, and handling disciplinary issues.
• Support staff welfare initiatives and all staff events, such as staff retreats and meetings.
• Maintain follow-up with staff and managers regarding the submission of various documents required for HR periodical processes (e.g., updated CVs, Bio data forms).
• Oversee the maintenance of medical and group life insurances.
• Support HR online platforms, including JEMS and iCIMs.
• Oversee the engagement of Consultants and specific task agreement personnel, ensuring adherence to laid-down procedures and policies, and that databases and agreements are up-to-date and filed accordingly.
• Plan and oversee staff on-boarding, transitioning, and exiting.
• Assist the HR Director in providing oversight to the HR office and ensuring its smooth running.
• Perform other official duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources Management.
• A minimum of 5 to 6 years of post-qualification experience in a Human Resources management position within a reputable NGO or development agency.
• Good knowledge of Tanzanian labour laws.
• Good computer skills, particularly in the use of different Human Resources Information Systems.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multitask.
• High integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Passion and desire to work with people at different levels and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with staff at all levels.
• Good level of computer literacy, conversant with all Microsoft products.

About Jhpiego

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Jhpiego is a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org.

Application Process

Please apply online at www.jhpiego.org/careers.

Applicants must submit a single document for upload, including a cover letter, resume, and references.

Important Information

Application Deadline: August 18, 2026

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

RECRUITMENT SCAMS & FRAUD WARNING

Jhpiego has become aware of scams involving false job offers. Please be advised:

• Recruiters will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
• All active jobs are advertised directly on our careers page.
• Official Jhpiego emails will always arrive from an @jhpiego.org email address.
• Please report any suspicious communications to Info@jhpiego.org.

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