DFID Human Resources and Office Support Vacancy

DFID TANZANIA VACANCY: HR AND OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT

The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK Government’s fight against global poverty. DFID works in partnership with national governments, other development partners, civil society and the private sector to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals.

Tanzania is one of DFID’s largest country programmes in Africa, with an annual aid framework of £150m per annum. A significant percentage of the DFID Tanzania programme is provided as General Budget Support (GBS) to assist the Government in implementation of its National Strategy for Growth and the Reduction of Poverty (more popularly known as the MKUKUTA). This assistance is complemented by programmes to increase wealth creation, improve the provision of basic services, and build a more accountable democratic state.

DFID Tanzania has a vacancy for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to work as an integral member of our Corporate Services Team. This is a great opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced and changing environment where continued process improvement and outstanding service delivery are key.

We are seeking a flexible, self-motivated individual with drive, customer focus, integrity and exceptional attention to detail coupled with an aptitude for technology.

Job Title	Human Resources and Office Support Assistant
Grade	C1
Team	DFID Tanzania - Corporate Services Team
Reports to
B1 HR Manager with some supervision from the B1 Estates and Office Manager
Responsibilities
Administer employee compensation, benefits and welfare programmes Assist with recruitment and induction of new staff Process work permits, security and medical clearance for new staff Maintain databases , electronic and paper files for the Corporate Services Team Process HR and Office Services payments Assist with the clearing and forwarding of freight Coordinate logistics for training and other office wide events Provide basic IT and office services support Purchase IT or office equipment as required, clearing such purchases with the Procurement Officer Input to wider corporate returns Provide cover for the Receptionist during leave periods Other general administrative duties as required
Skills and Qualifications
Necessary Excellent planning and organisation skills Excellent communication skills Good teamworking skills Basic understanding of HR and Administrative policy and regulations Excellent IT skills Desirable Ability to analyse and interpret complex information Good change management skills Background in Human Resources
Line Management
No Line Management responsibilities

Compensation package

A competitive salary with annual progression plus benefits will be offered for this post. This post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Appointment will be under local terms and conditions and is subject to medical and security clearance.

How to apply

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please submit your application with a detailed CV, photocopies of academic certificates and testimonials, names of three referees with their contacts. To be considered, your application must be sent to the address below, so as to reach us by 15.30 hrs on Friday, 08 April 2011:

Ref: DFID HR and Office Support Assistant

Attn: Human Resources Manager

DFID Tanzania

P.O. Box 9200
5^th Floor, Umoja House
Garden Ave / Mirambo St

Dar es Salaam
Tanzania

E-mail: Tanzania-recruitment@dfid.gov.uk

If you are applying for any other vacancy advertised by DFID, the British Council, or British High Commission, please state this in your application as we will be holding joint interviews for some of the posts.

Equal Opportunities

DFID is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applications are welcomed from all parts of the community, and we actively encourage interest from women, ethnic minority groups and those with disabilities. Selection is on merit.

DFID operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). This means that any candidate with a disability who satisfies the minimum essential criteria for an advertised vacancy is guaranteed an interview. Please say in your application if you wish to apply under the GIS.

Interview and start date
Short-listed candidates for this vacancy will be required to attend an interview and complete a series of written tests. The interviews for the HR and Office Support Assistant post have been provisionally scheduled to take place on Thursday, 21 April 2011. The planned start date for this position is 01 June 2011.