WaterAid Tanzania — Head of People

WaterAid Tanzania Job Vacancy — Head of People Head of People Job Details Organization: WaterAid Tanzania Department: Human Resources / Senior Management Team (SMT) Position: Head of People Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Contract Type: Fixed Term (3 Years) Closing Date: September 4, 2026 (05:00 PM EAT) Role Overview As a core member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the Head of People is responsible for leading the strategic human resources function at WaterAid Tanzania. The role provides strategic advice to the Country Director and SMT on workforce planning, talent management, organizational development, safeguarding, and labor law compliance to align the country program’s workforce with its 2030 strategy. Key Duties & Responsibilities Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and execute the People Strategy to drive organizational growth, advising leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and culture. Talent & Performance Management: Oversee end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, succession planning, and reward systems. WaterAid Tanzania Job Vacancy Organizational Development: Build leadership capabilities, lead change management initiatives, and foster an inclusive, high-performance work environment. Compliance & Safeguarding: Ensure complete compliance with Tanzanian labor laws, WaterAid’s safer recruitment policies, safeguarding protocols, and risk management standards. Departmental Operations: Manage the People Department budget, maintain HR information systems, and utilize data analytics to inform decision-making. Qualifications & Requirements Education: Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Leadership & Capability Development, or a related field. WaterAid Tanzania Job Vacancy Professional Certification: Recognized HR professional qualification. Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years (or significant senior-level) HR leadership experience, preferably within an international NGO or development sector environment. Core Competencies: Expertise in Tanzanian employment law, talent acquisition, change management, safeguarding, analytical capability, and stakeholder management. AI Policy Notice: WaterAid strongly advises candidates against using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology during the application or recruitment process. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their application online through the official WaterAid recruitment portal: CLICK HERE TO APPLY Documents Required: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Application Deadline: September 4, 2026, at 05:00 PM EAT Interview Schedule: Expected to commence the week of September 7, 2026 ALSO READ | CRDB Jobs OTHER JOBS, TANZANIA JOBS, NGO's JOBS, NAFASI ZA AJIRA

• Talent & Performance Management: Oversee end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, succession planning, and reward systems. • Departmental Operations: Manage the People Department budget, maintain HR information systems, and utilize data analytics to inform decision-making. • Qualifications & Requirements Education: Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Leadership & Capability Development, or a related field. • WaterAid Tanzania Job Vacancy Professional Certification: Recognized HR professional qualification.