Nairobi, Kenya (with regional scope across Kenya and expansion countries)
Est. KES 350,000 – 550,000/moEst.
On-siteFull-timeSenior
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What you bring
Education and Certification
Bachelor's degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma in HR, or a Bachelor's degree with CHRP or IHRM qualification (required).
Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Social Sciences, or a related field (preferred).
Relevant professional certifications and memberships, such as CHRP, IHRM, or SHRM.
Formal training or certification in job evaluation/grading methodologies (e.g., Hay, Mercer, Paterson, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
Training or certification in safeguarding, PSEAH, or child protection is an added advantage.
Relevant Work Experience
10+ years of progressive HR experience, including managing end-to-end people and culture functions across multiple countries or a matrixed organization.
Demonstrated experience: designing and implementing job grading/evaluation frameworks, career pathing programs, and succession planning initiatives, with clear evidence of outcomes achieved.
Demonstrated experience: developing and executing organizational safeguarding strategies, policies, and case management systems, ideally within an NGO, INGO, or donor-funded environment.
Prior experience operating as a strategic partner to a CEO or senior leadership team, including building or significantly strengthening a people function, not just running an established one.
Previous work experience in the NGO/non-profit sector is preferred.
Previous experience working in Africa is strongly preferred.
Competencies, Abilities and Skills Required
In-depth knowledge of HR policy, best practice, labour law, and industry trends across East/Sub-Saharan Africa.
Proven technical expertise in job grading and evaluation, compensation structuring, career pathing, and succession planning.
Strong understanding of safeguarding principles, PSEAH standards, and donor compliance requirements.
Proven track record in people management, HR leadership, and organizational development.
Comfort operating as both strategist and builder — equally at ease advising a CEO and personally developing a policy or framework.
Ability to interface with staff, leadership, and stakeholders with tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
Experience working in cross-cultural settings and navigating diverse cultural norms.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
High ethical standards, sound judgment, and unwavering commitment to confidentiality.
Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and adapting to rapidly changing business conditions.
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