Exciting Career Opportunity: Human Resources Advisor at Médecins du Monde (MdM)

📍 Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
📅 Date Posted: March 26, 2025
⏳ Application Deadline: April 14, 2025
🗣 Languages Required: Fluent in English & Swahili
📑 Contract Type: Fixed Duration
🚀 Start Date: May 1, 2025

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About the Role

Médecins du Monde (MdM) is looking for an experienced Human Resources Advisor to oversee HR operations, ensure compliance with local labor laws, and support the organization’s workforce. This role requires expertise in HR management, legal compliance, and employee relations, as well as a proactive approach to developing HR policies and training programs.

📌 Reporting To:

Hierarchical Link: Administrative & Logistics Coordinator
Collaboration With: Finance Advisor, Managers, and Coordinators

Key Responsibilities

1️⃣ Human Resources Management

✅ Recruitment & Onboarding

Manage the recruitment process, from candidate selection to conducting interviews and onboarding.
Prepare induction plans and conduct HR briefings for new hires.

✅ Employee Relations & Performance Management

Oversee probation evaluations and coordinate performance reviews.
Manage employment contracts, renewals, and terminations while ensuring compliance with labor laws.
Handle disciplinary cases, conflict resolution, and ensure fair procedures are followed.

✅ HR Administration & Compliance

Maintain accurate HR records, including employee contracts and personnel files.
Monitor employee attendance, leave balances, overtime, and payroll processing.
Ensure compliance with Tanzanian labor laws and social security regulations.
Liaise with legal advisors on employment matters, work permits, and residency applications for expatriates.

✅ Compensation & Benefits

Conduct salary and benefits benchmarking to ensure competitiveness in the market.
Evaluate inflation and the cost of living to support salary reviews.

✅ Training & Capacity Building

Identify training needs and contribute to the development of a staff training plan.
Lead internal HR training sessions on policies, benefits, and best practices.

2️⃣ Legal & Compliance Management

✅ Regulatory Compliance

Ensure HR policies and procedures align with Tanzanian labor laws.
Support in renewing licenses, permits, and agreements with relevant authorities.

✅ Legal Representation

Act as the liaison between MdM and national/local authorities on legal and employment matters.
Monitor legal changes affecting HR operations and suggest policy updates accordingly.

3️⃣ Representation & Communication

✅ Stakeholder Engagement

Represent MdM in meetings with NGOs, partners, and government bodies.
Contribute to the Mission’s Monthly Situation Report with relevant HR data.

Qualifications & Experience

✔ Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
✔ Minimum of 4 years of HR management experience (NGO or international organization experience is a plus).
✔ Strong knowledge of Tanzanian labor laws, payroll processing, and HR best practices.
✔ Experience in recruitment, performance management, training, and conflict resolution.

Skills & Competencies

📌 Technical Skills

✔ Understanding of HR frameworks, labor laws, and employment regulations.
✔ Ability to analyze and interpret legal policies related to employment.
✔ Strong HR documentation, report writing, and policy drafting skills.
✔ Experience in stakeholder management and employee relations.

📌 Soft Skills

✔ Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
✔ Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
✔ High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

📌 IT Proficiency

✔ Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Compensation & Benefits

💰 Gross Salary: 2,546,563 TZS per month
🩺 Additional Benefits: Private Health Insurance
⌛ Work Hours: 8 hours per day

📌 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a single merged PDF containing:
📌 A cover letter detailing how you meet the job requirements.
📌 An updated CV with contact details.

📨 Send your application to:
✉ Email: partnership-officer.tanzania@medecinsdumonde.net

🛑 Deadline: April 14, 2025

⚠ If you do not hear from us within four weeks after the deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.

This is a fantastic opportunity for HR professionals passionate about making a difference in the humanitarian and healthcare sector. Join us at MdM and be part of a team dedicated to positive change! 🚀