HR Associate, SC 6
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity. WFP utilizes food assistance to support people recovering from conflict, disasters, and extreme weather. We are committed to a diverse, skilled, and high-performing workforce operating in an inclusive environment, embodying our core values.
Job Purpose
The HR Associate will provide comprehensive, client-focused Human Resources services that align with WFP's strategy and operational needs in the Dar es Salaam Country Office. This role is crucial for supporting both operational delivery and strategic HR initiatives, including HR analytics, employee engagement, and wellness programs. The Associate will act as a primary point of contact for HR guidance, ensuring accurate interpretation and application of WFP policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include supporting payroll processing, analyzing HR data for strategic planning and reporting, coordinating talent management and onboarding processes, and contributing to employee engagement and wellness initiatives. Additionally, the role involves supporting performance management, learning and development, diversity and inclusion efforts, and maintaining HR operations and systems, all while ensuring compliance and supporting emergency response needs.
Responsibilities
The Human Resources Associate will provide comprehensive, client-focused HR services aligned with WFP's strategy and operational needs. Key responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact for HR guidance, offering technical support on HR rules and policies, and ensuring accurate interpretation and application of entitlements, performance management, and staffing requirements. The role involves managing the end-to-end payroll process, validating data, reconciling variances, and ensuring compliance with UN regulations. Additionally, the Associate will collect and analyze HR data for strategic planning and reporting, produce HR dashboards, and support recruitment processes from vacancy announcements to onboarding. They will also coordinate onboarding programs, support employee engagement and wellness initiatives, and provide guidance during performance management cycles. The position requires facilitating learning events, promoting diversity and inclusion, maintaining HR data in systems, preparing HR documents, and supporting HR audits and compliance. The Associate will also assist with staff deployment, emergency support, and act as a change agent for new HR initiatives, contributing to effective communication and implementation of HR policies.
Work Experience
Requires at least 6 years of progressive human resources experience, ideally in humanitarian or development settings. Experience with strategic HR initiatives like analytics, engagement, and wellness is preferred. Strong HR principles knowledge, data analysis skills, and proficiency with HRIS and office software are essential. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are needed, along with the ability to multitask in a dynamic, multicultural environment and maintain confidentiality.
Skills
Human Resources Advisory, Payroll Processing, HR Analytics & Reporting, Talent Management & Onboarding, Employee Engagement & Wellness, Performance Management & Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, HR Operations & Systems, Compliance Audit & Records Management, Staff Deployment & Emergency Support, HR Communication & Change Support