Head of People

Head of People

Contract type: Fixed Term – 3 years

Location: Dar Es Salaam – Tanzania.

Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

WaterAid Tanzania is a leading WASH organization that works with government and partners to improve access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. Guided by its national and global strategies, the team focuses on expanding sustainable WASH services, strengthening systems, influencing policy, promoting innovation, and advancing gender equality and inclusion to achieve lasting impact across Tanzania

About the role

As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) the Head of People is responsible for delivering people plans which enable the country programme to achieve its strategy and goals. With a deep understanding of the country programme strategy and context, the Head of People will lead and manage the team and manage the implementation of human resources policies, plans and priorities.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and implement the People Strategy to support WaterAid Tanzania's strategic objectives and organizational growth.
• Provide strategic people leadership and advice to the Country Director and Senior Management Team on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee all people management functions, including recruitment, performance management, learning and development, employee relations, reward, engagement, and succession planning.
• Build organizational and leadership capability through capacity development, change management, and a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, labour laws, policies, safety, and risk management standards while fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.
• Manage the People Department budget, people systems, and reporting to support effective decision-making and operational excellence