The Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation (BMF) is a non- profit Trust, established in 2006 with the vision towards healthy lives and well-being for all, in Tanzania and the rest of Africa. Its strategic mission is to innovate sustainable and resilient health and related system solutions for equitable health outcomes. BMF’s Vision and Mission can be achieved through empowered workforce, which is self-motivated, committed to growth and integrity, and the one who seeks excellence in execution.

BMF seeks for innovative, self-driven, dynamic, and competent qualified candidates to fill the vacancy below: –

Position: Senior Human Resources and Administration Officer

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

Department: Finance and Operations

Duty Station: BMF Headquarters – Dar es Salaam

Overall Purpose of the Role

To support and coordinate effective management of human resources (recruitment, training, performance, and employee relations) and administrative functions (logistics, office management, asset management and transport). The officer ensures smooth operations across both areas, aligning HR and administrative activities with the Mkapa Foundation overall goals.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Human Resource Management

• Recruitment & Staffing: Manage the hiring process, from posting job openings to conducting interviews and onboarding new employees.
• Employee Development: Organize staff training, performance appraisals, and support career development.
• Compensation & Benefits: Administer salaries, benefits, and ensure compliance with compensation policies.
• Employee Relations: Handle staff grievances, conflicts, and ensure a positive work environment.
• HR Strategy & Compliance: Ensure the organization follows labor laws and develops and/or reviews HR strategies aligned with the BMF Vision and mission.

2. Administrative Management

• Office Management: Oversee daily office operations, including managing supplies, equipment, and workspace maintenance.
• Records & Documentation: Maintain important organizational records, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Asset Management: Maintaining an up-to-date asset register, overseeing tagging and tracking, and ensuring assets are properly used, monitored, and disposed of in accordance with policy.
• Transport Management: Managing vehicle scheduling, maintenance, fuel usage, and driver supervision, while ensuring full compliance with transport management guidelines.
• Logistics & Event Coordination: Organize internal meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements.

3. Overlap & Collaboration

• Support the supervisor in managing communication flow within the organization.
• Policy Development & Implementation: Create and enforce policies affecting both HR and administrative functions.
• Staff Welfare & Compliance: Ensure that both HR and administrative processes prioritize staff well-being and legal compliance.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or public administration, Master’s will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ working experience in Human Resources Management and/or Administration.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Experienced in working with a Non-Government, Government or Private sector entity with multiple financiers will be an added advantage.

• Recruitment & Staffing: Manage the hiring process, from posting job openings to conducting interviews and onboarding new employees.
• Employee Development: Organize staff training, performance appraisals, and support career development.
• Compensation & Benefits: Administer salaries, benefits, and ensure compliance with compensation policies.
• Employee Relations: Handle staff grievances, conflicts, and ensure a positive work environment.
• HR Strategy & Compliance: Ensure the organization follows labor laws and develops and/or reviews HR strategies aligned with the BMF Vision and mission.
• Office Management: Oversee daily office operations, including managing supplies, equipment, and workspace maintenance.
• Records & Documentation: Maintain important organizational records, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Asset Management: Maintaining an up-to-date asset register, overseeing tagging and tracking, and ensuring assets are properly used, monitored, and disposed of in accordance with policy.
• Transport Management: Managing vehicle scheduling, maintenance, fuel usage, and driver supervision, while ensuring full compliance with transport management guidelines.
• Logistics & Event Coordination: Organize internal meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements.
• Support the supervisor in managing communication flow within the organization.
• Policy Development & Implementation: Create and enforce policies affecting both HR and administrative functions.
• Staff Welfare & Compliance: Ensure that both HR and administrative processes prioritize staff well-being and legal compliance.

• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or public administration, Master’s will be an added advantage.
• Experienced in working with a Non-Government, Government or Private sector entity with multiple financiers will be an added advantage.