People & Culture Officer

About this role

FHI 360 is recruiting a People & Culture Officer for its Tanzania country office in Dar es Salaam. The position provides professional-level human resources support across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits, administration, and compliance, while helping to strengthen and continuously improve country office P&C processes. The post-holder will post vacancies on WorkDay, coordinate interview logistics, and conduct reference checks for project staff. They will advise employees and supervisors on routine policy interpretation, handle common policy questions and workplace concerns, and escalate complex or sensitive matters to the Senior P&C Officer.

The officer will coordinate learning and development logistics, maintain employee files in line with FHI 360 policy and Tanzanian legal requirements, and support audit requests by preparing P&C documentation. Additional duties include supporting the performance management cycle, tracking timekeeping compliance, processing benefits enrolment and changes with providers such as medical insurance and WCF, maintaining HRIS data integrity, updating tracking documents and the organisational chart, drafting routine letters, and contributing to office wellness initiatives. A bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field is required, along with two to five years of progressively responsible HR experience, preferably in an NGO or donor-funded environment. Candidates should have strong knowledge of local employment law and HR best practices, the ability to provide policy guidance and resolve employee concerns, proficiency with HRIS and reporting tools, strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and close attention to detail.

Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS or payroll systems is required, as is good written and spoken English. This is a full-time position based in Dar es Salaam, reporting to the Senior P&C Officer, with up to 10 percent domestic travel. FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package and states an annual basic salary range of TZS 40,000,00 to TZS 55,000,000. Applications should be submitted online by 31 October 2026.