Human Resources Associate

Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of extreme weather. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who work tirelessly to ensure effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people globally. WFP is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The organization has received numerous accolades, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, recognizing its efforts in combating hunger and promoting peace.

Job Overview:
The Human Resources Associate position at WFP is designed to provide comprehensive, client-focused HR services that align with the organization's strategic and operational needs. The HR Associate will play a crucial role in both operational delivery and strategic HR initiatives, including HR analytics, employee engagement, wellness programs, and advisory services. This role is pivotal in ensuring that WFP's workforce is diverse, skilled, and high-performing, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment. The HR Associate will serve as the first point of contact for HR-related guidance, ensuring that all HR advisory services are delivered with high quality and in a timely manner. The position requires a proactive approach to managing HR processes and supporting the overall mission of WFP.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The HR Associate will be responsible for a variety of key accountabilities, including: serving as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries, providing technical support to managers and staff regarding HR rules and entitlements, processing payroll accurately and in compliance with UN regulations, collecting and analyzing HR data to support strategic planning, coordinating recruitment processes, delivering onboarding programs for new staff, supporting employee engagement initiatives, providing guidance during performance management cycles, facilitating learning and development opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace, maintaining HR data integrity in HRMIS systems, preparing complex HR documents, supporting HR audits and compliance reviews, monitoring staff movements, and assisting with emergency deployments. The HR Associate will also act as a change agent, supporting the implementation of new HR policies and initiatives.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of HR principles, policies, and administrative procedures. Proficiency in data analysis and HR metrics reporting is essential, along with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. The ability to maintain confidentiality and work with discretion is critical. Familiarity with HRIS systems such as Workday and office software like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required. Strong client orientation, problem-solving skills, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic, multicultural environment are necessary for success in this role. Experience in driving workplace culture initiatives and a solid background in payroll process management are also important qualifications.

Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include completion of secondary school education, along with a post-secondary certificate in a related functional area. A university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, or other fields relevant to international development assistance is preferred.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, ideally within a humanitarian or development organization. Experience supporting strategic HR initiatives, such as analytics, engagement, and wellness programs, is desirable. The role requires a strong background in HR operations and a proven track record of managing HR processes effectively.

Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Swahili is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in a diverse work environment.

Additional Notes:
This position is offered as a Service Contract at the SC 6 grade level, with a duty station in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The contract duration is for 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on organizational needs and performance. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and supports individuals with disabilities by offering reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. The organization emphasizes that no fees are charged during the application process, and all applications must be submitted through the online recruiting system. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks to ensure compliance with WFP's standards.