Descriptions
Summary
**Human Resources Manager**
**Aga Khan Education Services**
**Overview**
- Dedicated to academic excellence, pluralism, and teacher development
- Empowers students to reach their highest potential in a supportive, inclusive, and high-performance environment
- Operating three schools from nursery to secondary levels, offering both Tanzanian and International curricula (Cambridge, IB)
**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and execute an HR roadmap aligned with the school`s mission, growth plans, and academic vision
- Identify critical positions and lead the implementation of succession planning frameworks
- Actively contribute to AKS-wide HR initiatives and lead their local execution
- Lead initiatives to ensure staffing meets current and future institutional needs
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board and Senior Management on change management and organizational design
- Analyze and provide recommendations on expatriate staff management, cost implications, and localization strategies
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment for faculty and staff
- Collaborate with the Academic team and Senior Management to improve the PD strategy
- Lead talent development pathways for local staff
- Support initiatives to attract top-tier talent and enhance the school`s reputation as an employer of choice
- Oversee the administration of insurance benefits
- Implement consistent, fair, and rigorous appraisal cycles and mentoring programs
- Manage the HR Information System
- Oversee payroll reconciliation and the administration of leave programs and wellness initiatives
- Ensure adherence to Tanzanian Labour Laws, education regulatory requirements, and international standards
- Oversee safeguarding matters with adult implications
- Coordinate internal and external audits
- Lead the organization in ensuring compliance with Data Protection and Privacy regulations
- Serve as Secretary to the Human Resources Committee of the Board
**Requirements**
- Bachelor`s degree in HRM, Business Administration, or Education Management; Master`s degree and/or HR certification (e.g., SHRM, PHRi) strongly preferred
- 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a senior HR leadership role
- Demonstrated experience in the education sector or professional service environments is highly desirable
- Mastery of Tanzanian Labour Laws and best practices
- Proficiency in HRIS, Data Analytics, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven ability to lead in multicultural and international settings
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills
- A collaborative leader who builds trust and demonstrates integrity
- Ability to think systemically and drive improvements through HR innovation
- Deep commitment to education, people development, and community impact
- Strong business acumen with a data-driven approach to problem-solving
**Benefits**
- Not specified
**Deadline**
- 15th May 2026
**Job Type**
- Full-time
How to apply
Use the application link below to open the official application form.
