Head of People and Culture (HR) Jobs
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To Manage & coordinate human resources strategy for VisionFund,
Tanzania (VFT) - Microfinance Business (MFB) including manpower
planning, recruitment & selection, orientation, placement,
performance management, compensation package, staff development, and
talent management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure that Human Resources (HR) Strategy is developed &
implemented in all areas of the organization and in compliance with VFT
& VisionFund International (VFI) standards:
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Provides strategic People support and advice on Human Resources issues.
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Updates the employee handbook on a per need basis, and ensures that
all revision and addition to the policies are written in the employee
handbook; Informs all concerned staff the changes entered into the
employee handbook.
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Ensures that good insurance covers for staff are in place that will be of benefit to the organization.
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All Policies are updated.
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As required quarterly present to board People & Culture (P & C) matters.
Staffing Plan & Budgets:
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Contributes and advises in senior management strategic planning, with
particular responsibility for HR needs, policies and procedures.
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Prepares and submits annual budget and plan for the approval of the SMT.
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Plans and implements procurements.
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Administers the logistics, safekeeping of the office premises and properties.
Recruitment, Selection, Orientation and Placement:
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Develops letters of appointment, transfer, promotion, and the like; and sends to the concerned staff after approval.
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Conducts “due diligence” or the “fit and proper” test to assess the job applicant’s background and character.
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Ensures that VFT maintains standardized and systematic hiring and
recruitment process; develops or updates hiring policies and procedures
most appropriate to individual positions.
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Coordinates all recruitment for VFT: reviews staff requisitions,
supervises the hiring and contractual process, and arranges for the new
employee’s orientation with the immediate supervisor.
Compensation & Rewards:
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Reviews the benefits scheme (compensation, incentives, and other
benefits) on an annual basis; ensures that it is properly administered
in accordance with the employee handbook, and if necessary, recommends
to the CEO the renewal of the scheme.
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Conducts consultations with department heads to determine performance indicators and benchmarks per position.
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Periodically carries out salaries and benefits surveys for the review
process in order to develop and maintain a competitive compensation
package and incentive schemes for staff.
Performance Management & Engagement:
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Develop, implement and monitor staff performance appraisals is done on a regular basis.
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Reviews and upgrades the performance appraisal instrument, at least yearly to determine effectiveness and applicability.
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Investigates all disciplinary and grievance cases with the respective
staff, provides guidance, and corrective action through counseling,
training, or instituting disciplinary procedures.
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In ajira consultation with the senior management, develops performance indicators and standards in promoting staff to higher posts.
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Branch efficiency & Effectiveness.
Capability & Competency Management:
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Conducts periodic staff training needs and plans for capacity building- training and staff development.
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Coordinates and develops the staff development strategy to make sure
that the staff continues to achieve professional growth within VFT.
Employee Relations & Change Agent:
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Advisor P&C whistleblower Committee on policies & regulations governing staff disciplinary.
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Coordinates grievance hearing between the staff and the committees.
Other:
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Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
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Visit to the Field operations quarterly.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
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Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources, psychology, law and Social Science.
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Bachelor's Degree in HR, Social Science, Psychology & Law.
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Excellence interpersonal counseling & problem- solving skill.
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Very good knowledge of oral & written English.
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Very good analytical & reporting skills.
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Good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach.
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Good knowledge of WV &VFI Partnership.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
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Be a good leader.
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Familiar with the Core business.
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Model and demonstrate effective Christian leadership and able to lead daily devotions.
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