Head of Human Resources at Carbon Tanzania | October 2024
Job Description
Company Description
Carbon Tanzania is in the business of nature conservation. We are a business that creates value in natural resources for Tanzanians, through community-led protection and management of forests and nature. We have created an innovative model of conservation that drives revenues to communities who are taking action to protect their natural resources and which allows them to take control of their own livelihood and social development needs. We generate value for Tanzania’s economy and its people by producing nature-based carbon credits, the sale of which enables local people to earn revenues from the protection of their landscapes. These “verified emission reductions (VERs)” allow global businesses with credible decarbonisation and nature-positive strategies to invest in a locally-led nature-based solution that delivers results for the climate, communities and biodiversity. Reaching our global climate and nature goals is impossible without protecting existing forests. Carbon Tanzania was founded by two dedicated, lifelong conservationists who have lived and worked to achieve lasting solutions to nature conservation challenges across Tanzania for the past 30 years. The company has established itself as both a local and global leader in the voluntary carbon market, generating some of the most sought-after, high quality, nature-based carbon credits in the world. Its projects have gained international recognition, winning awards and prizes that highlight their uniqueness and contributions to changing the narrative around the role of communities in nature conservation and the need for new and innovative approaches to its funding. We are a thought and practice leader in the sector in Tanzania, where our first-mover status has allowed us to build trust across a wide range of stakeholders, including a geographically and culturally diverse range of community partners, government and non-government actors and business leaders. Over the past 5 years we have evolved from a founder-driven start up business into a market-leading company with a rapidly growing team, both in our Arusha HQ and across our project sites. We are dedicated to building a company and team that reflects balance and equality in gender and diversity.
Role Description
Carbon Tanzania is hiring a Head of HR. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Human Resources professional to join our growing team and support our expanding business. We are looking for a talented, thought partner to lead in our People Journey. As the Head of HR, you will be responsible for partnering with our HR department to support the HR plans and initiatives in ensuring the business objectives are achieved.
Responsibilities for Head of HR
● Audit and develop the company HR policy, (in collaboration with the CEO and SMT)
● Promote awareness around importance of diversity and inclusivity
● Advise and lead on hiring and terminations
● Responsible for developing and managing performance review process
● Provide guidance on employee behavior and conflict resolution
● Conduct investigations in response to employee grievances
● Design and implement our people strategy in line with the business plans
● Identify and mitigate our people risks
● Develop job grade matrix and benchmarking exercise
● Work with the CEO and Heads of Departments to provide HR insights and metrics
● Create a professional development process for employees: training needs assessment, skills development etc.
● Accountable for payroll, employee benefits
● Work with leadership to develop succession plans
● Provide day to day operational HR assistance
● Provide guidance to employees on HR issues
● Assist with the HR projects as needed
● Initiate and coordinate HR related projects
Qualifications
● A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
● 5+ years of HR managerial experience
● Experience with hiring employees
● Demonstrated ability with training and development programs
● Expert in developing succession plans
● Adept with performance management and investigations
● Proficiency with employee relations
● Skilled in employee benefits administration
● Advanced knowledge of HR processes and tools
● Experience with people management
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Excellent interpersonal skills
● Strong problem-solving skills
● Strong multitasking skills
● Strong negotiation skills
● Excellent presentation skills
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Key competencies required
● We are united – (working together in the pursuit of common goals)
● We are agile (quick thinking, responding positively to change or lack of structure)
● We aim higher (determination/passion for results)
● We respect and encourage one another – (communicating with impact/driving high performance)
● We champion fresh ideas through Innovation (commercial acumen, leading change)
Location: The role will be based at the company’s newly constructed modern office on the south western side of Arusha Municipality, northern Tanzania, where Carbon Tanzania has its Headquarters, and where its office staff are all based. Travel to other regions where Carbon Tanzania operates may be required.
Competitive salary plus benefits Please apply with a short letter explaining why you want to become part of the Carbon Tanzania journey, attaching your CV, to recruitment@carbontanzania.co.tz by the 3rd November, 2024.
