Company Overview

Tanganyika Blue is pioneering the first commercial Tanzanian Native Species Aquaculture farm on Lake Tanganyika. Our mission is to catalyze a sustainable blue revolution by establishing Native Species Aquaculture practices that support food security, community empowerment, and environmental sustainability in the Lake Tanganyika region. TB is expanding its aquaculture operations and moving to Kimbwela, Kigoma and would need a flexible, organization oriented Human Resources Officer.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Officer manages the day-to-day human resources activities of the company. This role ensures accurate staff records, effective employee administration, and compliance with company policies and labor regulations. The Human Resources Officer coordinates employee appraisals, attendance tracking, payroll inputs, training records, and health and safety activities. They support employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes and complaints, and work closely with management to ensure smooth workforce operations and employee development.

Key Responsibilities

• To set up the appraisal system of the company, including a schedule of interviews to follow up on employees’ progress, long-term and short-term goals, and expectations.
• To be acquainted with the day-to-day human resources tasks such as: staff attendance, end of the month payroll, sick days records, advances requests, loans requests, training schedule and records, etc.
• To lead the monthly health and safety meetings.
• To be acquainted with all the company policies and procedures regarding the HR department.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, employee complaints, terminations, and investigations in accordance with company policy.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Any other work/duty assigned by the manager/director

Skills and Experience Requirements

• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with an awareness for optimising workflows.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Strong spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
• Awareness of safety and traceability in work environment and facilities.
• Self-driven with the capacity to make well-informed decisions .
• Analytical abilities, with attention to detail especially when evaluating systems and processes

What we Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a significant impact by working through companies that create diverse improvements for climate adaptation, people’s livelihoods and conservation
• Professional development opportunities and the chance to grow with the company.

• To set up the appraisal system of the company, including a schedule of interviews to follow up on employees’ progress, long-term and short-term goals, and expectations.
• To be acquainted with the day-to-day human resources tasks such as: staff attendance, end of the month payroll, sick days records, advances requests, loans requests, training schedule and records, etc.
• To lead the monthly health and safety meetings.
• To be acquainted with all the company policies and procedures regarding the HR department.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, employee complaints, terminations, and investigations in accordance with company policy.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Any other work/duty assigned by the manager/director

• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with an awareness for optimising workflows.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Strong spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
• Awareness of safety and traceability in work environment and facilities.
• Self-driven with the capacity to make well-informed decisions .
• Analytical abilities, with attention to detail especially when evaluating systems and processes