VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank Ltd (VFT MFB)
VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank Ltd (VFT MFB), formerly known as SEDA, is a fast-growing and reputable Microfinance Bank (MFB) with a loan book exceeding TZS 44 billion and a customer base of more than 60,000—over 5,000 of whom are smallholder farmers.
VFT MFB is seeking to employ a dynamic and committed Tanzanian young man or woman with a passion for people’s economic development to fill the following vacant position:
Position: People and Culture Officer
Work Reference No.: 04/25
Reporting to: Senior People and Culture Officer
Job Purpose:
The People & Culture Officer is responsible for performing various personnel-related clerical duties, including maintaining employment records, ensuring compliance, and providing customer service related to People and Culture matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and revise monthly payroll using the Aruti payroll system.
- Update employee data in HR systems (Aruti and Workday).
- Regularly update all employee records, including personal background information, children’s details, current employment status, and locations.
- Maintain an efficient and confidential HR record-keeping and filing system.
- Serve as the custodian of all employee personal files and PC-related electronic and non-electronic documents.
- Administer medical insurance for employees and dependents.
- Manage all medical-related issues for VFT-MFB staff and their eligible family members.
- Oversee all staff leave and related matters, including leave plans, approvals, and advances.
- Provide general support to business centers on People and Culture issues.
- Respond to daily employee inquiries in a timely and appropriate manner.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
- At least three (3) years of experience in a professional HR environment.
- Knowledge of Tanzania Labour Laws and HR best practices.
- Proficiency in using Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
- Experience in payroll management and benefits administration (experience with Aruti System and Workday is an added advantage).
Special & Personal Abilities:
- Strong sense of reliability and accuracy.
- Excellent trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach.
- Analytical and innovative.
- Excellent planning skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to demonstrate effective Christian leadership.
Working Environment & Organizational Culture:
VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank fosters a calm and harmonious working environment where employees are highly valued. Good performance is recognized and rewarded accordingly, with opportunities for both professional and spiritual growth.
VFT MFB is committed to safeguarding its employees, clients (adults and children), and the community. As part of this commitment, all candidates will undergo a criminal record check and background/reference verification before employment. Female applicants are particularly encouraged to apply!
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified individuals should:
- Submit an application letter along with certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, a detailed CV with three (3) referees, and a copy of their National ID to:
application@vftz.co.tz - Address their application to:
The Chief Executive Officer
VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank Limited
P.O. Box 1546,
Arusha, TANZANIA - Use the position title as the subject of the email.
- Application Deadline: 12th February
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Disclaimer: VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank has not engaged any consultant/agent to conduct recruitment on its behalf.
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