People & Culture Officer, Dar Es Salaamnew

Job Summary:

The People & Culture Officer delivers professional-level P&C services for the country office, supporting staff in the areas of recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits, administration and compliance. The role provides first-line guidance on routine policy application and contributes to the continuous improvement of P&C processes.

Accountabilities:

• Posts job vacancies on WorkDay, coordinate interview logistics, and conduct reference checks for project staff.

• Advises employees and supervisors on policy interpretation and application, escalating complex or sensitive matters to the Senior P&C Officer.

• Handles day-to-day policy FAQs and routine issues, serving as a point of contact for routine workplace concerns and grievances.

• Coordinates logistics of learning and development activities.

• Maintains and oversees the integrity of employee files (hardcopy and electronic) in accordance with FHI 360 policy and Tanzania legal requirements, ensuring audit readiness.

• Supports requests during internal and external audits by preparing and providing required P&C documentation.

• Supports the performance management cycle by sending reminders, assisting with platform logistics, and tracking completion goals.

• Track timekeeping compliance, assisting staff with timesheet submission, and resolving related queries.

• Drafts routine P&C documents including visa or bank introduction letters, and correspondence using approved templates and send to Senior P&C Officer for review and sign off escalation.

• Processes employee benefits enrolment, changes, and queries, directly liaising with providers/authority (medical insurance, WCF) as needed in collaboration with Senior P&C officer.

• Maintains HRIS data integrity, timely processing of actions, and generates reports when needed.

• Updates and maintains tracking documents and the organizational chart for staffing and other day-to-day P&C tracking requirements.

• Drafts routine operational documents including standardized visa or bank introduction letters, and notices using templates. Drive wellness initiatives for the offices, increasing staff morale.

• Other duties as assigned.

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Applied Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of local employment law and HR best practices.

• Ability to provide policy guidance and resolve employee concerns.

• Proficiency with HRIS systems and reporting tools.

• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Problem Solving & Impact

• Resolves moderately complex P&C issues with limited supervision.

• Recommends process improvements to enhance service delivery.

Supervision Given/Received

• Reports to the Senior P&C Officer

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field required.

• 2-5 years of progressively responsible HR experience, preferably in an NGO or donor-funded environment.

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and HRIS/Payroll systems.

• Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken) required.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10% of domestic travel.

How to Apply:

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may apply online by uploading their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume, Photocopies of Certificates and Names and Addresses of three (3) referees

FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Closing Date:  30 October 2026. Only short listed candidates will be contacted

The expected hiring salary range for this role is TZS 40,000,00 - 55,000,000 for annual basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget.  For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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