Announcement Number:
\nDaresSalaam-2024-055-RA
\nHiring Agency:
\nEmbassy Dar Es Salaam
\nPosition Title:
\nHuman Resources Assistant (American Services) (All Interested Candidates)
\nOpen Period:
\n04\/10\/2026 \u2013 04\/24\/2026
\nFormat MM\/DD\/YYYY
\nVacancy Time Zone:
\nGMT+3
\nSeries\/Grade:
\nLE \u2013 0305 8
\nSalary:
\nTZS TSh43,138,999 \/Per Year
\nWork Schedule:
\nFull-time \u2013 40HRS PER WEEK
\nPromotion Potential:
\nLE-8
\nDuty Location(s):
\n1 Vacancy in<\/p>\n
Dar Es Salaam, TZ For USEFM \u2013 FP grade is FP-6. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C. 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.<\/p>\n Summary: Supervisory Position: Back to top Click link below for responsibilities list:<\/p>\n https:\/\/tz.mwp.usembassy.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/04\/MAJOR-DUTIES-Human-Resources-Assistant-American-Services.pdf<\/p>\n Back to top Security certificate; and<\/p>\n Medical certificate<\/p>\n All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical exam. Education Requirements: Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.<\/p>\n Evaluations: Qualifications: Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or administrative field is required.<\/p>\n Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.<\/p>\n Language:<\/p>\n Level IV (Fluent) Speaking\/Reading\/Writing English is required. Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking\/Reading\/Writing Kiswahili is required. (This may be tested)<\/p>\n Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.<\/p>\n Job Knowledge:<\/p>\n Knowledge of recruitment and employment procedures.<\/p>\n Knowledge of privacy restrictions as they relate to personal information.<\/p>\n Knowledge of local regulations related to visas and accreditation.<\/p>\n Knowledge about employment on the local economy.<\/p>\n Ability to learn new protocol and personnel regulations and procedures.<\/p>\n Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.<\/p>\n Skills And Abilities:<\/p>\n Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook, and Internet).<\/p>\n The ability to learn new personnel systems and tools. Must have excellent customer service and communication skills to manage in-person and telephone contacts.<\/p>\n Must be organized, diligent, and able to work under pressure.<\/p>\n Good interpersonal relationships are required.<\/p>\n Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.<\/p>\n Back to top 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.<\/p>\n Other Information: 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.<\/p>\n HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER<\/p>\n Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) \/ U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*<\/p>\n AEFM \/ USEFM<\/p>\n Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **<\/p>\n * IMPORTANT:\u202f 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 (\u201cCertificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty\u201d) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans\u2019 Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification.\u202f A \u201ccertification\u201d 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.\u202f Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.<\/p>\n ** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.<\/p>\n For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the\u202f3 FAM 7210 Definitions.<\/p>\n ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS<\/p>\n The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only<\/p>\n Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.<\/p>\n Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.<\/p>\n The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:<\/p>\n Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.<\/p>\n Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.<\/p>\n Back to top Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.<\/p>\n You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.<\/p>\n To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office at\u00a0[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n Required Documents: All Applicants:<\/p>\n Work Permit (if applicable)<\/p>\n University Degree<\/p>\n University Transcript<\/p>\n Proof of Citizenship<\/p>\n Resume\/CV (Requested but Optional)<\/p>\n In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:<\/p>\n Copy of Sponsor\u2019s Travel Orders\/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)<\/p>\n Passport copy<\/p>\n DD-214 \u2013 Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans\u2019 Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)<\/p>\n SF-50 (if applicable)<\/p>\n Next Steps: For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website https:\/\/tz.usembassy.gov\/embassy\/jobs\/ and follow us on social media at<\/p>\n Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/usembassytz\/<\/p>\n Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/usembassytz\/<\/p>\n X (formally Twitter): https:\/\/twitter.com\/usembassytz<\/p>\n Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.<\/p>\n How to Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n Job type\u00a0Full-time\u00a0Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO APPLY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\nTelework Eligible:
\nNo
\nFor More Info:
\nHR OFFICE
\n022-229-4148
\n[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>
\nOverview
\nHiring Path:
\n\u2022 Open to the public
\nWho May Apply\/Clarification From the Agency:
\nAll Interested Applicants \/ All Source<\/p>\n
\nSecurity Clearance Required:
\nPublic Trust \u2013 Background Investigation
\nAppointment Type
\nPermanent
\nAppointment Type Details:
\nIndefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
\nMarketing Statement:
\nWe encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.<\/p>\n
\nThe U.S. Mission in Tanzania is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Human Resources Assistant (American Services) in the Human Resources office.<\/p>\n
\nNo
\nRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:
\nNo
\nTravel Required:
\nOccasional Travel
\nOccasional Travel<\/p>\n
\nDuties
\nResponsible 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).<\/p>\n
\nQualifications and Evaluations
\nRequirements:
\nAll selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:<\/p>\n
\nSelected 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.<\/p>\n
\nCompletion of two (2) years of general college studies is required.<\/p>\n
\nYou will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
\nYou may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
\nYou 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.<\/p>\n
\nExperience:<\/p>\n
\nBenefits and Other Info
\nBenefits:
\nAgency Benefits:
\nThe U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.<\/p>\n
\nHIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS<\/p>\n
\nHow to Apply
\nHow to Apply:
\nClick the \u201cApply to This Vacancy\u201d button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here.<\/p>\n
\nPlease upload ALL applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.<\/p>\n
\nApplicants who are shortlisted and invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.<\/p>\nJOIN US TODAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n