Job Opportunity: Human Resources Officer (2 posts) – SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania – January 2026

Organization overview SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is a local non-governmental organization established affiliated 60 years to SOS Children’s Villages International, a worldwide childcare and protection organization that provides orphaned and destitute children with a permanent family home and educational opportunities. Currently SOS Children’s Villages International has Children’s Villages and other projects in 135 countries around the world. Globally, it runs the SOS Children’s Village Programme which has two main arms, i.e. Family Like Care based at SOS Children’s Villages and Family Strengthening Programmes supporting families in local communities. SOS Children’s Villages has been working in Tanzania since 1991. Our programs are currently working in Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Iringa, Dodoma, and Mtwara.

Job Title: Human Resources Officer (2 posts) Duty station: Head of HR/OD & Admin

Job summary The Human Resource Officer will give administrative support to all Human Resource functions and procedures. He/She will support implementation of human resource strategies, policies, and payroll procedures. HR Officer will support and ensure that all programmes comply with supported and HR policies and procedures relevant.

Major responsibilities

• Ensure that regular staff meetings register and share all staff information captured in staff information form quarterly basis and this is captured in staff information database through manual entry.
• Managing logistics, vehicle and security in compliance with policies.
• Contracts, drafting letters for separating staffs, transfers, recommendation, memos, bank letters, certificate of service and appointment letters.
• Prepare Contracts for all staff/future employees (internships, secondment etc.) ensuring all supporting documents have been availed before contract.
• Ensure all staff files have the required documents for all new hires and are up to date as per checklist incorporating the joiners, leavers and transfers.
• Monitor staff absence and how all types of leave and leave are done filing of appropriate documentation.
• Ensure timely collection of payroll inputs with complete supporting documentation.
• Support the Head of HR/OD in updating and tracking staff movements, including new hires, changes, and separations.
• Assist with recruitment by longlisting, prescreening candidates, coordinating interviews, etc.
• Oversee onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration of new staff, including coordination of trainings, systems, and workspaces.
• Develop and maintain up to date benefits employee benefits packages for new employees including health insurance & retirement plans.
• Establishing and administering employee benefits packages for new employees.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Abilities, and Behavioural Competences

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• Demonstrate high experience and maintained strict confidentiality.
• Excellent communication in both verbal and written and presentation skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in difficult circumstances and not lose the ability to operational priorities.
• Must be computer literate.

Interested candidates should submit an application letter via email, along with a detailed and updated CV which includes email contacts, email address, position applied for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The candidate MUST clearly indicate the title of the position in the subject line of the email and professional references. Closing date is 31st January 2026. Please send to: The National Director, Dar es Salaam, SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania recruit.sostanzania@sos-tanzania.org

Please note: SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer. The organisation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.