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The organization invests in employee development through training, coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement.\n\nWFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.\n\nPurpose of the Assignment\n\nThe Human Resources Associate will provide comprehensive, client-focused HR services aligned with WFP’s strategy and operational requirements. The role will contribute to operational HR delivery and strategic initiatives, including HR analytics, employee engagement, staff wellness, and advisory services.\n\nThe successful candidate will be based at the WFP Country Office in Dar es Salaam and report directly to the Head of HR.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nHR Advisory and Client Support\n\nServe as the first point of contact for HR-related guidance, providing timely, accurate, and high-quality advice in line with WFP policies and procedures.\n\nSupport managers and staff in interpreting and applying HR rules relating to employee entitlements, performance management, contracts, and staffing requirements.\n\nPayroll Processing\n\nSupport monthly payroll activities by validating HR data, entitlements, and deductions.\n\nAdminister payroll processing in accordance with UN regulations, rules, and HR policies.\n\nReconcile payroll variances and coordinate with Finance and other relevant stakeholders.\n\nMaintain payroll records, address payroll queries, and prepare reports for audits and management review.\n\nEnsure data integrity in HR systems, including Workday and PASpot, while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.\n\nHR Analytics and Reporting\n\nCollect, analyze, and interpret HR data, including workforce composition, diversity metrics, employee turnover, contract types, and performance trends.\n\nPrepare HR dashboards and monthly or quarterly analytical reports.\n\nProvide data for corporate and Country Office key performance indicators (KPIs), strategic planning, decision-making, and donor reporting.\n\nTalent Management and Onboarding\n\nCoordinate recruitment processes, from vacancy announcements through onboarding.\n\nSupport fair and transparent staff selection procedures.\n\nOrganize onboarding and orientation programmes to promote staff integration and retention.\n\nEmployee Engagement and Wellness\n\nSupport employee well-being initiatives, including wellness programmes, awareness campaigns, psychosocial support activities, and work-life balance initiatives.\n\nMonitor employee engagement indicators and collaborate with relevant units to develop action plans that improve workplace culture and morale.\n\nPerformance Management and Learning\n\nProvide technical support and guidance during performance management cycles.\n\nEnsure timely completion of performance evaluations and meaningful goal setting.\n\nCoordinate learning needs assessments, maintain training records, and support staff training and development plans.\n\nFacilitate learning events, internal learning sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities.\n\nSupport capacity-building initiatives for staff and field offices, including training on ethics, codes of conduct, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and performance management.\n\nDiversity, Equity and Inclusion\n\nPromote inclusive recruitment practices and support the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.\n\nMonitor workforce diversity metrics and support efforts to maintain a respectful and inclusive workplace.\n\nLiaise with respectful workplace advisers and focal points in country and field offices to address queries and support relevant initiatives.\n\nHR Operations and Systems\n\nReview, enter, and maintain accurate HR data in human resource management information systems, including Workday, SAP, and WINGS.\n\nPrepare HR documents such as employment contracts, separation documents, transfer documents, and HR letters.\n\nEnsure HR documentation complies with organizational standards and procedures.\n\nCompliance, Audits and Records Management\n\nSupport HR audits, compliance reviews, and donor reporting requirements.\n\nMaintain accurate HR documentation and data.\n\nManage confidential personnel records, databases, and archives in accordance with WFP data protection and recordkeeping policies.\n\nStaff Deployment and Emergency Support\n\nMonitor staff movements and assist with emergency surge deployments and related administrative actions.\n\nSupport workforce planning and staff reassignments to maintain operational continuity and effective resource allocation.\n\nHR Communication and Change Support\n\nSupport the implementation of new HR policies, systems, and initiatives.\n\nPrepare internal HR communications and materials, including policy updates and awareness-raising resources.\n\nAssist with HR events and change-management activities.\n\nQualifications and Experience\n\nEducation\nApplicants should have:\n\nCompleted secondary school education.\n\nA post-secondary certificate in a relevant functional area.\n\nA university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, or another field relevant to international development assistance is preferred.\n\nWork Experience\n\nAt least six years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources.\n\nExperience in a humanitarian or development organization is preferred.\n\nExperience supporting strategic HR initiatives, such as HR analytics, employee engagement, and wellness programmes, is desirable.\n\nKnowledge and Skills\nCandidates should demonstrate:\n\nStrong understanding of HR principles, policies, and administrative procedures.\n\nProficiency in HR data analysis and metrics reporting.\n\nExcellent organizational and interpersonal skills.\n\nAbility to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.\n\nFamiliarity with HR information systems such as Workday, SAP, or WINGS.\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.\n\nStrong client-service orientation and problem-solving abilities.\n\nAbility to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, multicultural environment.\n\nExperience preparing PowerPoint presentations and facilitating sessions.\n\nExperience supporting workplace culture initiatives.\n\nStrong knowledge of payroll process management.\n\nLanguage Requirements\n\nFluency in both spoken and written English and Swahili is required.\n\nReasonable Accommodation\n\nWFP is committed to supporting persons with disabilities and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact .\n\nImportant Application Information\n\nApplications must be submitted exclusively through WFP’s online recruitment system. Applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or other channels will not be considered.\n\nApplicants should ensure that their Workday profiles are accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade, where applicable.\n\nOnly a CV and cover letter are required at the application stage. Additional documents may be requested later.\n\nFor technical problems with the online application system, applicants may contact . This email is strictly for technical support; unsolicited applications and documents sent to it will not receive a response.\n\nOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.\n\nAll selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks.\n\nFraud Prevention Notice\n\nThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or recruitment fees. Applicants should disregard requests for payment and exercise caution when submitting personal information online.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nInterested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official WFP recruitment portal before the stated deadline.\n\nApplication Deadline: 9 November 2026 at 11:59 PM East Africa Time.\n\nCLICK HERE TO APPLY – Human Resources Associate, SC 6 (JR127855)\nhttps://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/en-GB/recruiting/wfp/job_openings/job/Dar-es-Salaam-Tanzania-The-United-Rep/Readvertisement---HR-Associate--SC-6_JR127855?locationCountry=db69e332446c11de98360015c5e6daf6\n\nThe post Readvertisement – HR Associate, SC 6 Job Vacancy at World Food Programme (WFP), Dar es Salaam October 2026 appeared first on Fursa - Nafasi za Kazi Tanzania Leo | Latest Jobs & Opportunities in Tanzania.","description_format":"text","description_chars":9159,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Nonprofits & Foundations"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-28T02:37:15Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":15,"reasons":["seen:0","velocity","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-28T05:59:10Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/world-food-programme-human-resources-associate-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/world-food-programme-human-resources-associate-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-28T06:47:44Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":9126,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-29T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":97777},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=97777"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fworld-food-programme-human-resources-associate-2"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fworld-food-programme-human-resources-associate-2"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fworld-food-programme-human-resources-associate-2"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/world-food-programme-human-resources-associate-2\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fworld-food-programme-human-resources-associate-2"}]}