Human Resources Assistant Job Vacancy at U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam , April 2026

 

Human Resources Assistant 

U.S. Embassy April 2026

Announcement Number: DaresSalaam-2024-055-RA
Hiring Agency:Embassy Dar Es Salaam

Open Period:04/10/2026 – 04/24/2026
Series/Grade: LE – 0305 8
Salary: TZS TSh43,138,999 /Per Year
Work Schedule:Full-time – 40HRS PER WEEK
Promotion Potential:LE-8
Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy inDar Es Salaam, TZ

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Human Resources Assistant (American Services) in the Human Resources office.

Duties

Responsible for all American personnel Human Resources activities at the Mission, including but not limited to: official messages for arriving/departing U.S. Direct Hire (USDH) staff; check-in/check-out processing; advising American employees on matters relating to career development and personnel regulations; following specific procedures for processing new USDH and family member positions, or removing existing USDH and family member positions; maintaining files for USDH and family member employees; managing recruitment program for numerous other hiring mechanism, including but not limited to family member appointments and season/intermittent work; provides general guidance and support for diplomatic accreditation (diplomatic visas and diplomatic ID processing).

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• Security certificate; and Medical certificate

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of two (2) years of general college studies is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or administrative field is required.

Language:

• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing Kiswahili is required. (This may be tested)

Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of recruitment and employment procedures.
• Knowledge of privacy restrictions as they relate to personal information.
• Knowledge of local regulations related to visas and accreditation.
• Knowledge about employment on the local economy.
• Ability to learn new protocol and personnel regulations and procedures.
• Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills And Abilities:

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook, and Internet).
• The ability to learn new personnel systems and tools. Must have excellent customer service and communication skills to manage in-person and telephone contacts.
• Must be organized, diligent, and able to work under pressure.
• Good interpersonal relationships are required.
• Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Benefits:

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:

A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

Required Documents:

Please upload ALL applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• Work Permit (if applicable)
• University Degree
• University Transcript
• Proof of Citizenship
• Resume/CV (Requested but Optional)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are shortlisted and invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

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