Human Resources Associate (SC 6) - Dar es Salaam

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Human Resources Associate (SC 6) for its Dar es Salaam Country Office. The role reports directly to the Head of HR and provides client-focused HR services that support both operational delivery and strategic HR initiatives such as HR analytics, employee engagement, wellness and advisory services. The assignment lasts 12 months.

Key responsibilities

• HR advisory and client support: act as the first point of contact for HR guidance, and support managers and staff on HR rules, entitlements, performance management, contracts and staffing.
• Payroll processing: validate HR data and entitlements, process payroll in line with UN regulations, reconcile variances, keep records and prepare audit reports.
• HR analytics and reporting: collect and analyse HR data, produce dashboards and reports, and contribute to Country Office and corporate KPIs.
• Talent management and onboarding: coordinate recruitment and onboarding, and deliver orientation programmes.
• Employee engagement and wellness: support wellness programmes, psychosocial support and work-life balance initiatives, and monitor engagement indicators.
• Performance management and learning: support performance evaluations, learning needs assessments, training records and the delivery of soft-skills and HR-related trainings.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion: promote inclusive hiring, monitor workforce diversity metrics and liaise with Respectful Workplace Advisors.
• HR operations and systems: maintain HR data in HRIS systems (Workday, SAP, WINGS), prepare HR documents and support audits, compliance reviews and donor reporting.
• Staff deployment and emergency support, and HR communication and change support.

Required profile

• Secondary school education completed; a post-secondary certificate in the related field is required, and a university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial and Organizational Psychology or another relevant field is preferred.
• At least 6 years of progressively responsible HR experience, preferably in a humanitarian or development organisation; experience with strategic HR initiatives is desirable.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of HR principles, policies and administrative procedures.
• Data analysis and HR metrics reporting.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems such as Workday, SAP/WINGS.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, discretion and confidentiality.