People and Performance Officer - Restless Development Tanzania

Restless Development Tanzania is seeking a dynamic, inspired, and innovative Tanzanian to fill the role of People and Performance Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an organisation that empowers young people to drive positive change.

About Restless Development

Restless Development Tanzania believes in the power of young people to tackle global challenges. Since 1993, we have worked with young people, supporting them to voice their priorities, access decision-makers, and lead change in their communities. We address health and social challenges, climate change, unemployment, and inequality through skills development, employment pathways, advocacy, and partnerships.

Our Approach to Safeguarding

The welfare and protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults is paramount. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all staff, volunteers, and partners are expected to uphold our Safeguarding Policy.

About the Role

Job Title: People and Performance Officer
Location: Dar es Salaam or Iringa
Salary: 28,999,942 Tshs basic per annum
Preferred Start Date: July 2026
Length of Contract: 1 year - renewable
Reports to: Finance and Operations Lead
Expected Travel: Approximately 5% national and international travel will be required.

The People and Performance Officer will work closely with the Finance and Operations Lead to manage a range of human resource duties, including recruitment, induction, capacity building, compliance, and safeguarding. Strong organizational and IT skills, along with a relevant Human Resource qualification, are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment: Support job description development, coordinate recruitment processes, guide hiring managers, manage pre-employment checks, and coordinate onboarding and induction for new starters.
2. People Records, HR Systems, Payroll, and Leave: Maintain accurate personnel data, manage the HR online system, update payroll information, track leave, and respond to HR inquiries.
3. Leaver Process and Employee Relations Administration: Coordinate staff leaver processes, conduct exit interviews, and report feedback to management.
4. Performance, Learning, and Internal Capacity Building: Support performance management, HR initiatives, staff training on policies, and coordinate training logistics and opportunities.
5. Safeguarding, Safety, and Compliance: Ensure compliance with Tanzanian labour laws, update national policies, lead internal audits, respond to donor requests, implement safeguarding policies, and ensure compliance with safety and security policies.
6. Front Office and Reception Coordination: Manage front office operations, serve as a point of contact, coordinate meeting rooms, oversee mail distribution, manage office supplies, and provide basic administrative support.
7. Other Duties: As required, including occasional weekend and public holiday work for which time off in lieu will be granted.

About You

Skills and Experience:

• Essential: Degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience; proven track record in a similar HR role; good general administration experience; experience managing a team and supporting line managers; ability to work in a busy environment with short turnaround tasks; paid-up member of the HR board.
• Desirable: Ability to work with limited supervision and make decisions independently; strong IT skills (including databases and Microsoft Office); effective, tactful, and sensitive communication skills; excellent listening skills; good organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.

Restless Development Tanzania is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We particularly encourage young professionals and young women to apply.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Transparent global salary scale.
• Pension contributions or housing allowances.
• Flexible working hours.
• 24-28 days annual leave.
• Birthday Leave.
• Generous study, maternity, paternity, adoption, and other leave allowances.

Professional Development:

We invest in our staff's development through:

• Empowering opportunities on significant projects.
• Regular performance management.
• Training and development opportunities, including mentorship.
• Quarterly Staff Workshops.

Travel and Medical Insurance:

Staff travelling abroad for work will be covered by Restless Development Tanzania’s travel insurance. Additional benefits will be shared with the successful applicant.

Key Dates:

Please send a CV and cover letter through BambooHR by midnight (CAT) on the 8th June 2026.