HR Associate

HR Associate

Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)

Location: Dar es Salaam Country Office, Tanzania

Job Type: Full-Time (Service Contract – SC 6)

Duration: 12 Months

Career Level: Senior

Application Deadline: November 9, 2026 (23:59 East Africa Time)

Job ID: 130486

Job Overview

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Human Resources Associate to provide client-focused HR services and support strategic HR initiatives at the Dar es Salaam Country Office. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, the role spans operational HR delivery, payroll management, talent acquisition, HR analytics, performance management, employee wellness, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Advisory & Operations: Serve as the primary point of contact for HR guidance, contract administration, and policy interpretation regarding rules, benefits, and entitlements.

• Payroll Processing: Administer end-to-end monthly payroll cycles, validate HR data and deductions in accordance with UN regulations, reconcile variances with Finance, and maintain audit records.

• HR Analytics & Systems: Collect and analyze workforce data (turnover, diversity metrics, contract types) to produce HR dashboards, quarterly reports, and maintain accurate records in Workday/SAP systems.

• Talent Management & Onboarding: Coordinate end-to-end recruitment, selection processes, and deliver comprehensive orientation programs for new personnel.

• Performance & Learning: Facilitate annual performance evaluation cycles, coordinate learning needs assessments, and deliver soft-skills/HR policy trainings (including Code of Conduct, Ethics, and PSEA).

• Employee Wellness & DEI: Support employee well-being initiatives, coordinate psychosocial support programs, and promote inclusive hiring and workplace culture practices.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School with a post-secondary certificate in HR or a related field; a University Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Industrial/Organizational Psychology is preferred.

• Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, preferably within a humanitarian or international development organization.

• Strong background in payroll process management and proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP/WINGS).

• Demonstrated experience in HR analytics, reporting, data visualization, and driving workplace culture/wellness initiatives.

• Fluency in both spoken and written English and Swahili.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official WFP Careers / Workday Portal before November 9, 2026.

Note: WFP and the United Nations do not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.