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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Apply by<span> 9</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">th June 2026.</span></span><br></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><a href=\"https://restlessdevelopment.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">About Restless Development </span></a></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Restless Development Tanzania recognizes the power of young people to solve today’s global challenges. Since 1993, we have worked with young people whose voices are too often ignored and whose potential is overlooked, supporting them to voice their priorities, access decision-makers, and lead change in their communities. We work with young people to address health and social challenges, respond to climate change, and tackle unemployment and inequality. Through skills development, opportunities, employment and self-employment pathways, advocacy, and partnerships with government, civil society, institutions, and the private sector, we support young people to improve their lives and drive positive change in their communities.<br></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Our programmes are genuinely life-changing, but we cannot do any of this without talented, creative individuals at every level of our organisation. <br></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Our approach to safeguarding</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span>Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our </span><a href=\"https://restlessdevelopment.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Global-Safeguarding-Policy.2022.docx.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Safeguarding Policy</span></a><span>.</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">About the role</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job title: </span><span>  People and Performance Officer</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Location</span><span> :   Dar es Salaam or Iringa</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Salary</span><span>:   28, 999,942 Tshs basic per annum</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Preferred start date:</span><span>   July 2026</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Length of contract:</span><span>   1 year - renewable</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Reports to:<span> </span></span><span>  Finance and Operations Lead</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Expected travel:<br></span><span>National and International travel will be required (approximately 5%.</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">About the Role</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Restless Development seeks to recruit a dynamic, inspired and innovative Tanzanian to fill the role of People and Performance Officer. The Officer will be required to work with the Finance and Operations lead to carry out a range of human resource duties including recruitment, induction, capacity building, compliance and safeguarding. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and IT skills, and a relevant Human Resource qualification.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br>In this context, the People and Performance Officer is expected to deliver the following:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">1. Recruitment</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\">Support the design, review, and publication of job descriptions, adverts, and recruitment materials.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\">Coordinate the recruitment process, including application management, shortlisting support, interview logistics, and accurate record keeping.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\">Guide and support hiring managers on recruitment policies, procedures, and good practice.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\">Manage pre-employment checks, contracts, and agreements for employees, interns, and volunteers.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\">Coordinate onboarding for new starters, ensuring systems, facilities, equipment, records, and communication are in place.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\">Strengthen induction and probation processes by ensuring new employees receive key information, attend induction, understand People policies, and receive timely follow-up.<br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">2. People Records, HR Systems, Payroll, and Leave</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\"> Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel-related data in paper files and internal online databases.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\">Take ownership of people's data and actively manage the HR online system.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\">Work with the Hub Director and Finance team to update payroll information in a timely manner.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\">Track and systematically record annual leave and other leave types.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\">Respond to internal HR-related inquiries and requests, providing timely and professional assistance.<br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">3. Leaver Process and Employee Relations Administration</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\"> Coordinate staff leaver processes, including leaver correspondence, leaver emails, leaver checklists, payroll forms, and calculation of outstanding annual leave.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\">Issue and monitor exit questionnaires, conduct exit interviews where required, and maintain records of feedback received.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\">Raise issues from exit questionnaires or interviews with the line managers and Hub Director<br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">4. Performance, Learning, and Internal Capacity Building</span><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Work with line managers to ensure staff receive regular support and guidance through performance management meetings, and ensure related records are in place.<br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Support annual HR initiatives such as performance reviews, objective setting, and employee development planning.<br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Train and support staff on key internal policies and practices, including the employee handbook, performance and development guidelines, recruitment policies, and safeguarding requirements.<br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Assist with training and development administration, including keeping accurate records of staff training attendance.<br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"> Increase uptake of e-learning through staff engagement campaigns.<br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Coordinate logistics for office-wide training days and identify relevant internal and external training opportunities for staff.<br></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Organize and facilitate regular People and Performance Team meetings.<br></span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">5. Safeguarding, Safety, and Compliance<br></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ensure Restless Development Tanzania complies with all Tanzanian labour laws and positions the Hub as a progressive employer demonstrating best practice within the NGO sector.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ensure all Restless Development Tanzania’s national policies and procedures are kept up to date and shared with all staff.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Lead on internal audit processes, due diligence processes, and follow-up on implementation in relation to the People and Performance Unit.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Respond to donor requests related to policy compliance.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ensure Restless Development’s Global Safeguarding Policy is implemented rigorously at all levels of the Hub’s operations in Tanzania.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support the Proxy Safeguarding Officer and Hub Director to drive progress on a national safeguarding policy and action plan for Restless Development Tanzania.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ensure full compliance with Restless Development’s safety and security policies. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">6. Front Office and Reception Coordination</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Coordinate front office operations and serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, partners, and incoming inquiries, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience aligned with organisational standards.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Manage reception functions, including visitor handling, call management, and timely routing of inquiries and communications to relevant staff and departments.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Coordinate meeting room scheduling and provide administrative and logistical support for internal meetings, engagements, and events.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Oversee the receipt, recording, and distribution of incoming mail, deliveries, and official correspondence in line with office procedures.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support efficient office operations by monitoring front office supplies, coordinating replenishment needs, and maintaining a well-organised reception and office environment.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Maintain visitor management systems(e.g visitor log books) and support compliance with organisational safety, safeguarding, and office access protocols.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Provide basic administrative support, including document filing, scheduling, and coordination of appointments when required.<br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Liaise with vendors, couriers, and service providers on routine office coordination matters. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">7. Other </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Other duties as required. </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">You may occasionally be required to work on weekends and/or public holidays, for which time off in lieu will be granted. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 900\">ABOUT YOU</span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with<span> </span></span><a href=\"https://restlessdevelopment.org/opportunities/life-at-restless/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">our Values</span></a><span style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 10pt\">.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Essential</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Degree in relevant field of study, or equivalent work experience  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Proven track record of being in a similar HR role  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Good general administration experience. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experience of managing a team and supporting line managers  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Working in a busy environment with tasks that require a short turn around </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Paid up member of the HR board </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Desirable</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to work with limited supervision, to make decisions and work on own initiative.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to demonstrate strong IT skills, including the use of in-house databases and the Microsoft Office applications  <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Effective communication skills, in order to deal tactfully and sensitively with people at all levels.  <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Excellent listening skills  <br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Good organizational and interpersonal skills  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters as necessary <br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Restless Development Tanzania is an Equal Opportunities employer</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span> </span>and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development Tanzania will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">We strongly encourage young professionals and young women in particular to apply</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Remuneration</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">We are proud to commit to a transparent<br>global salary scale ensuring a fair system of pay. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions or housing allowances and flexible working hours.</span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Work-life Balance</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development Tanzania. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Birthday Leave</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Access to flexible working.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Professional Development</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Restless Development Tanzania is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff.  We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Regular performance management.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Travel and Medical Insurance</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development Tanzania’s travel insurance. Any additional insurances/benefits will be shared with the successful applicant, and are dependent on the country of hire.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Restless Development reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised deadline should a suitable candidate be identified. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as early as possible.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Key Dates</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Please send a CV and cover letter through BambooHR  by midnight (CAT) on the 8th June 2026.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>",
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