Human Resources Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Support the attainment of Country Program objectives through the provision of dedicated quality HR services, professional advice, and ensuring HR systems, policies and procedures are developed and implemented in line with organizational vision, mission, and strategic objectives. Contribute to risk management by advising managers on the interpretation/application of HR policies and procedures and ensuring Country Program employment and human resource management practices meet agency and donor standards and are in compliance with local labor law. Analyze country office issues and requests related to human resource management and administration and recommend to SMT initiatives, activities, and opportunities for innovation and improvement of the HR function in alignment with business needs to attract, develop, motivate and retain a human resource base that is dedicated to high quality performance. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Human Resource Management ? In consultation and coordination with the Country Representative/Country Manager, Head of Programming (HoP) and Head of Operations (HoOp), define HR strategy in line with CP strategic objectives and develop, maintain, and support implementation of a CP staffing plan. ? Develop and ensure HR policies, procedures, systems, and processes align for all HR functional areas and that programs are in line with agency values and principles. ? Confer with management and supervisor to implement a workforce planning system by identifying future staffing needs, including key competencies to support the attainment of CP objectives. ? Work with senior MQ and PQ managers to optimize organizational structure for maximum operational efficiency. ? Analyze and report on personnel data, performance, metrics, and trends to support decision making and efficient operations. Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise the following positions as and when needed: Senior HR Officer, HR Officer, HR Assistant MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications and Work Experience: ? University degree in human resources management, public administration. ? Minimum 3 to 5 years relevant work experience, preferably with an International NGO, with at least 2 of these years managing the Human Resources function. Knowledge and Skills: ? Excellent knowledge of HR management best practices as an HR Generalist, including organizational development ? Sound knowledge of local labor laws and ability to understand and interpret legislative and policy issues ? Excellent English and Swahili language skills – both written and verbal ? Demonstrated managerial, good coaching and mentoring skills ? Good analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions ? Good planning, monitoring and organizing skills and experience ? Able to maintain confidential information ? Results-oriented and ability to work with minimum supervision ? Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills ? Ability to use MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, HR related Web based applications ? Capable to work in a multi-national/cultural environment Application Instructions If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your application and CV to the below address; Head of Operations P.O. Box 34701 Catholic Relief Services Dar es Salaam. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Interested applicants are advised to send a CV of not more than three pages and a cover letter to Head of Operations, through tz_hr@global.crs.org by 11th November 2016.

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