Human Resource Manager

Duties & Responsibilities: Development of HR Strategies, Policies, Systems and Plans Operate, coordinate and monitor operational systems for managing necessary human resource functions to implement the approved policies. Review and develop a personnel policy and revise as necessary based on the standard GO/RO HR policies, Offer HR expertise on dealing with HR issues in line with legal government requirement in Tanzania. Update the position description in the organization according to the need in consultation with the respective line managers, RO and GO. Able to maintain and update HRIMS as per Room to Read requirement. Room to Read’s employee database, currently in electronic system (software). Planning and Staffing for Human Resource Needs Develop and maintain human resource information system and utilize and feed information for major human resource decisions in the organization, Establish standard recruiting and placement practices and procedures as suggested and directed by the Tanzania Country Office Ensure an appropriate level of human resourcing to meet the existing and anticipated business needs of Room to Read Country Office. Provide necessary education and materials to line managers and employees- workshops, manuals, employee hand books and standardized reports. Management and Development of Staff Performance Review, develop and implement effective employee performance management system and train the line managers / supervisors and provide advice and support for performance management issues and assist them in implementing performance appraisal, Implement a training and development process to ensure that appropriate development needs are met on a timely and cost effective basis. Organize and coordinate both in house and off-site staff training and development programs to meet the identified development needs. Required: Master’s degree with minimum of five years of professional experience in HR position Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of responsibilities in a prior administrative or human resources position Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and local language Preferred: 3-5 years related experience in Human Resources in a managerial position, preferably in an INGO Experience developing and overseeing the Human Resources department in INGO/organization Strong planning, supervisory, and management skills To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also: Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization Be an innovative and creative thinker that tries new things and inspires others to do so Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction Work well independently as well as part of a team Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment Compensation: Application Instructions: Associate Director Africa, Room to Read Tanzania, Post Box 105459, Ileje Street, Mikocheni B, Plot No 36, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. If you do not hear from Room to Read within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please note that late applications will not be considered and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

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