Human Resource Manager , SELF Microfinance Fund Limited (SELF MF)

SELF Microfinance Fund Limited (SELF MF) is a corporate entity under the Ministry of Finance which was incorporated on 4th September 2014 to take over the operations and obligations of Small Entrepreneurs Loan Facility (SELF) Project. tt is registered as a Limited Liability Company by Guarantee under the Companies Act - 2002; with registration no. 112091.
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the Treasury Registrar wholly own sit. The Fund has an independent Governing Board which oversees the strategic direction of the Fund and a Management Team lead by the Managing Director (MD) executing the day to day activities.
The mandates of the SELF MF are the same as those which were provided under SELF Project framework; however under the Fund emphasis is placed on growth and sustainability, through embracing Microfinance Best Practice Principles. Thus:(a) The main mandates are to provide wholesale loans to intermediary microfinance institutions (MF ls), for on lending to final retail clients with income generation activities,located in rural and urban areas. The MFls collaborating with the Fund includes Savingsand Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOS), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs),Microfinance companies (MFC), and Community Banks.
(b) The Fund is operating in all regions of Tanzania Mainland and all regions in Zanzibar.
It provides services to its MFls clientele through well-staffed and equipped Financial Hubs, close to clients.
SELFMF is now looking for experienced and qualified candidates to fill the following existing vacancies:

1. Human Resource Manager - (One position)
Human Resource Manager (HRM) reports directly to the Managing Director (MD). HRM is the Principal Advisor to the Managing Director and the Organization as a whole in Human Resource functions for SELF MF; including manpower planning, recruitment and selection, orientation, placement, compensation package, performance appraisals and staff capacity building.

Duties and Responsibilities of Human Resource Manager
(a) Heads the Human Resource Department and supervises the day today HR functions in the Fund;
(b) Monitor and evaluate the work of the department's staff and provide input to the annual staff appraisal exercise;
(c) Coordinate all recruitment functions of for SELF MF which include reviewing of job applications, coordinating and supervising the hiring and contracting process and arranging the orientation of the newly recruited employees;
(d) Coordinate and develop the staff development strategy and ensure that the staff continue to achieve professional growth within SELF MF;
(e) Ensure that SELF MF maintains a standardized and systematic hiring and recruitment process; develop or update hiring policies and procedures which are most appropriate to individual staff positions;
(f) Review the staff salaries and benefits scheme on an annual basis and ensure that it is properly administered in accordance with the employee HR Manual and staff Job contracts;
(g) Periodically carry out salaries and benefits surveys based on market trends in order to develop and maintain a competitive compensation package and• incentive schemes for staff and if necessary recommend commensurate adjustments;
(h) Ensure that all the Heads of Directorates/Departments conduct performance appraisals for all the staff under their supervision both at Head Office and Financial Hubs on a quarterly 'half yearly and yearly basis or as will be directed by management;
(i) Review the performance appraisal instruments, at least yearly to determine effectiveness and applicability and where necessary improve them to accommodate new developments;
(j) In collaboration with departmental heads determine and set out key performance indicators or benchmarks per staff position and disseminate them to the individual staff for reference as well as forming the basis of rewarding or penalizing them as provided in the Fund's HR Policy;
(k) Conduct periodic staff training needs analysis and recommends training needs to be carried or coordinated by the Training Officer;
(I) Investigate all disciplinary and grievance cases with the respective staff, provide guidance and corrective action through counseling, training, or instituting disciplinary procedures;
(m) Ensure that every management's decisions to sanction disciplinary action against staff are in accordance with HR policy and existing labour laws and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience of Human Resource Manager

(a) Minimum Bachelor's degree in human resources, social sciences, psychology, business administration from an accredited college or University or related Institution;
(b) Masters Degree in human resources, social sciences, psychology, business administration or other related fields at an accredited College or University will be highly valued;
(c) Substantial knowledge in managing staff related matters and a minimum of five (5) years working experience In banks, financial institutions, microfinance, and other corporate with a minimum staff establishment of 1 O employees; and
(d) Considerable work experience in a Government sector/project environment is an added advantage.

Terms of Employment and Remuneration
The successful candidate will be employed on a two-year renewable contract with an attractive remuneration package.
Duty Station:
Initially Dar es Salaam but following expansion may be transferred to other areas where SELF operates.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their letters of application with detailed CVs, photocopies of academic credentials and names, addresses and phone numbers of three referees to be addressed to:

The Managing Director,
SELF Microfinance Fund (SELF MF),
Letsya Tower, 3rd Floor, New Bagamoyo Rd/Kijitonyama Street
P.O. Box 77760, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Tel: +25S 022 2700113,
+255 737212513.
Deadline for the submission of the applications: