VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank Ltd (VFT MFB) formerly known as SEDA is a fast growing and reputable Micro Finance Bank (MFB), that has a loan book of approximately TZS. 20 billion and more than 30,000 client base, more than5,000 of whom are small holder farmers. VFT-MFB is seeking to employ a dynamic and committed Tanzanian young man or woman who has a passion for people’s economic development to fill in the vacant positions detailed here below;

Work Reference No. 003/22

Position; Head of People and Culture

Reporting to; Chief Executive Officer

Responsibility;

• Responsible for facilitating all personnel related issues (recruitment, training, talent management & performance management) in accordance with VFT – MFB’s policies

Main tasks;

• Heads and supervises People and Culture Department
• Prepares and update manpower plan and succession plan.
• Responsible for recruitment and advising on shortlisted candidates to ensure that the organization has the required quality of staff.
• Prepare P & C budget for Board approval.
• Prepare and update Compensation and Package Scheme.
• Work with the CEO to prepare position matrices for staff and design staff positions and HAY grades in accordance with the organization changes.
• Monitor report and suggest appropriate actions with regards to staff turnover.
• Responsible for P&C/HR manual review.
• Ensure annual staff training plan & budget.
• Develops and reviews staff update/training manuals/modules.
• Coordinates Our Voice survey & reporting, monitor the implementation of the identified gaps.
• Ensure consistent coaching for performance conversations.
• Monitor all employment contracts and ensure timely update of staff contract in accordance to the country labor laws.
• Keep track on all legal issues related to employee’s relations in liaison with Legal Advisor/department and Business Centres/Branch Managers on matters arising from different areas of operations.
• Provide guidance to the P&C whistleblower committee on policies & regulations governing staff disciplinary and other related matters.
• Responsible for Staff Monthly reports and newsletters when due.
• Respond to daily employees’ questions/issues timely and in an appropriate manner.

Education/Experience

• Masters/Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources/ Business Administration
• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources Management
• At least 7 years’ experience in a professional HR environment of which 5 must be at Management level
• Understanding and training in the Labour laws in Tanzania
• Experience with and proficiently in using Human Resources Information Systems
• Payroll management and experience in benefits administration is preferred

Special / Personal Abilities

• Highly developed sense of reliability and correctness
• Excellent trainer, facilitator, mentor and coach
• Innovative and analytical
• Very good planning skills
• Proficient in Micro Soft office applications
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented
• Model and demonstrates effective Christian leadership

About our working environment & remuneration.

VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank has a calm and harmonious working environment where staffs are highly valued. Good work is recognized and rewarded accordingly and there is an opportunity to grow professionally and spiritually.

Mode of Application:

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should;

• Forward their application letter, attaching certified copies of their academic and professional certificates; detailed CV’s with three referees to vftHRstaff@vftz.co.tz

OR;

• Physically send their applications through the postal address below: VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank Limited,

AICC Building, Serengeti Wing, 5th Floor

P.O. Box 1546,

Arusha,

TANZANIA.

All applications should be addressed to;

The Chief Executive Officer,

VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank Limited

P.O. Box 1546,

Arusha, TANZANIA.

• The position should be the subject of the email application.
• The deadline for the application is on 20th March, 2022.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.