HR Associate

About this role

WFP is recruiting a Human Resources Associate for its Country Office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on a 12-month SC 6 Service Contract. It reports to the Head of HR. The Associate will act as a first point of contact for HR guidance, supporting managers and staff on entitlements, performance management, contracts and staffing requirements. Responsibilities include validating HR data and administering the monthly payroll cycle, reconciling variances and coordinating with Finance, while maintaining accurate records in systems such as Workday and SAP.

The role also covers HR analytics and reporting, producing dashboards and regular reports on workforce composition, diversity, turnover and performance trends. The Associate will coordinate recruitment and onboarding, support employee engagement and wellness initiatives, guide performance management cycles, coordinate learning needs assessments and facilitate training on topics such as code of conduct, ethics, PSEA and performance management. Additional duties include promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, maintaining HR documents and personnel records, supporting audits and compliance reviews, monitoring staff movements, assisting emergency surge deployments and contributing to HR communication and change initiatives. Candidates must have completed secondary school and a post-secondary certificate in a related field, with a university degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, industrial and organizational psychology or a relevant field preferred.

At least six years of progressively responsible HR experience is required, preferably in a humanitarian or development organization. WFP also seeks strong knowledge of HR principles, data analysis and HR metrics, discretion, confidentiality, HRIS familiarity, client orientation, multitasking ability and presentation skills, plus fluency in English and Swahili. Experience with strategic HR initiatives, workplace culture and payroll management is desirable. WFP is the world's largest humanitarian organization and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

The contract offers an attractive compensation package. Applications must be submitted through WFP's online recruiting system with a CV and cover letter by 10 November 2026.