Readvertisement - HR Associate, SC 6
About the role
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 9 November 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Dar es Salaam) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. WHY JOIN WFP? • WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. • WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. • WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. • A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. • We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). JOB TITLE: Human Resources Associate TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service Contract GRADE: SC 6 UNIT: Human Resources DUTY STATION: Dar es Salaam Country Office DURATION: 12 Months PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: To provide comprehensive, client-focused HR services that align with WFP’s strategy and operational needs. The HR Associate will contribute to both operational delivery and strategic HR initiatives, including HR analytics, employee engagement, wellness, and advisory services. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive): This position is based in Dar es Salaam and will report directly to the Head of HR. HR Advisory and Client Support • Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related guidance in CO, ensuring high-quality, timely, and accurate HR advisory services aligned with WFP policies and procedures. • Provide technical support to managers and staff on interpretation and application of HR rules, including entitlements, performance management, contracts, and staffing requirements. Payroll Processing • Support the monthly payroll cycle by validating HR data, entitlements, and deductions and administer end-to-end payroll processing in line with UN regulations, rules, and HR policies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls., reconcile variances, and coordinate with Finance and relevant stakeholders. • Ensure data integrity within HR systems (e.g., Workday, PASpot), address payroll-related queries, maintain payroll records and prepare reports for audit and management review. • Ensure confidentiality of sensitive HR/payroll information and uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. HR Analytics & Reporting • Collect, analyze, and interpret HR data (e.g., workforce composition, diversity metrics, turnover, contract modalities, performance trends) to support strategic planning, decision-making,