Human Resources Assistant (American Services) November 2024

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant (American Services)

Company: U.S. Embassy

Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: 12/5/2024

Salary: TZS TSh42,293,136 /Per Year

About the Company

The U.S. Embassy in Dar Es Salaam provides equal employment opportunities and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Job Description

The Human Resources Assistant (American Services) will be responsible for all American personnel Human Resources activities at the Mission. This includes handling official messages for arriving and departing U.S. Direct Hire (USDH) staff, check-in/check-out processing, advising American employees on career development and personnel regulations, processing new and existing USDH and family member positions, maintaining files, managing recruitment programs, and providing general guidance and support for diplomatic accreditation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise GBV team members and provide technical support.
• Ensure the quality of program planning, implementation, and follow-up.
• Facilitate training workshops on GBV issues for various stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate GBV program activities in refugee camps and host communities.
• Monitor financial commitments and expenditures.

Experience and Skills Required

• Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or an administrative field.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet).
• Ability to learn new personnel systems and tools.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills to manage in-person and telephone contacts.
• Organized, diligent, and able to work under pressure.
• Good interpersonal relationships.

Education Requirements

• Completion of two (2) years of general college studies.

Language Requirements

• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.
• Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing Kiswahili is required. (This may be tested)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the online portal with an updated CV and cover letter addressing the specific qualifications and responsibilities outlined in the job description. Applications must be submitted by 12/5/2024.

For further inquiries, please contact:

HR Section:
Phone: 022-229-4148
Email: DAR-Recruitment@state.gov

Additional Information

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security certificate and a medical certificate.
• The selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period upon receipt of agency authorization and clearances/certifications, or their candidacy may end.
• The U.S. Mission provides compensation packages that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

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Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.

Required Documents:

• Proof of Citizenship
• Work Permit (if applicable)
• University Degree
• University Transcript

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Note: Applicants shortlisted and invited to take a language or skills test or selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

This is a full-time job. To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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