Amani Centre for Street Children is seeking a qualified, strategic, experienced, and highly motivated Human Resources Manager to lead organisational development, promote a high-performance culture, and ensure compliance with labour laws and best human resource management practices. The role involves overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of Human Resources and Administration functions at Amani’s headquarters in Moshi, with oversight of its Arusha and Singida offices. The successful candidate will ensure effective organisational systems, policies, and practices are in place to attract, retain, and motivate employees, overseeing more than 80 staff members and administrative services.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and regularly update Human Resources and Administration policies, systems, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with Tanzanian labour laws, donor requirements, and organisational needs.
- Review HR policies and administrative procedures to maintain effective organisational practices.
- Lead the full recruitment cycle, including workforce planning, preparation of job descriptions, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Develop strategies to attract, recruit, and retain qualified employees.
- Ensure recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and consistent with organisational policies.
- Oversee staff performance management systems.
- Coordinate goal setting, performance appraisals, and follow-up on identified capacity-building needs.
- Promote accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation.
- Manage employee relations and workplace matters.
- Ensure grievances, disciplinary cases, and workplace conflicts are resolved fairly and promptly.
- Promote positive working relationships and a professional working environment.
- Maintain a competitive and transparent compensation and benefits structure.
- Ensure salary scales and benefits are aligned with organisational capacity and approved policies.
- Support the consistent and fair administration of employee compensation.
- Promote staff development through training, mentoring, and career growth initiatives.
- Identify training needs and support employee capacity building.
- Encourage continuous learning and professional development.
- Oversee employee welfare and occupational health and safety programmes.
- Ensure employee records are accurate, confidential, and ready for audits.
- Maintain effective HR databases and information management systems.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to staff under the Human Resources and Administration function.
- Supervise procurement officers, logistics personnel, and office support staff.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and efficient service delivery.
- Oversee procurement activities to ensure compliance with organisational policies.
- Promote transparent bidding processes and effective vendor management.
- Ensure accurate asset registers, inventory records, and stock management procedures.
- Supervise facilities management, including leases, utilities, repairs, and equipment.
- Coordinate cost-effective logistical support for events, training sessions, and field activities.
- Work closely with the Finance team to ensure expenditure aligns with approved budgets.
- Ensure compliance with national labour laws, donor regulations, and internal policies.
- Prepare regular Human Resources and Administration reports for the Executive Director and Senior Management Team.
- Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all HR and administrative matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Postgraduate qualification or professional HR certification (e.g., CHRP, CIPD).
- At least five to seven years of progressive experience in Human Resources and Administration management.
- Two to three years in a senior or managerial HR position, preferably within an NGO or donor-funded organisation.
- Sound knowledge of Tanzanian labour laws, OSHA requirements, and donor compliance standards.
- Experience in recruitment, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, and staff welfare programmes.
- Experience overseeing procurement, asset management, transport or fleet management, and facilities administration.
- Proficiency in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and standard office software (Microsoft Office or Google Workspace).
- Must be at least 18 years old and a Tanzanian citizen (or possess a valid work/residence permit).
- Possess a valid Police Clearance Certificate.
- Sound understanding of children’s rights and protection under the Law of the Child Act, 2009.
- Willingness to sign and comply with Amani’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
- Medical certificate confirming good health.
- Fluency in spoken and written Kiswahili.
- Working proficiency in English.
- Valid driving licence (added advantage).
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and administrative and procurement systems.
- High integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented approach and ability to work independently.
- Genuine commitment to child protection, gender equality, and welfare of vulnerable children and families.
- Cultural sensitivity.
Document Requirements
Application Instructions
- Combine the following documents into one PDF file
- A cover letter that explains your suitability for the Human Resources Manager position
- A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of academic and professional certificates
- Names and contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses) of three referees who are current or former employers
