Director of People, Talent, and Human Resources

Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

• Partner with the COO to develop and execute a global people strategy aligned with mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• Oversee the global approach to talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, professional development, and succession planning.
• Partner with senior leadership to design and execute change management processes.
• Foster collaboration across people, operations, finance, and leadership teams to strengthen the employee experience.

Global HR Oversight

• Ensure HR systems and processes are built-out, legally compliant, and locally contextualized across all operating countries.
• Maintain HR policies that reflect best practices, legal requirements, and organizational values.
• Manage sensitive employee relations matters and provide oversight for safeguarding across the organization.
• Establish a People data and analytics strategy, including HR KPIs and reporting frameworks.
• Lead the total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and recognition programs across multiple labor markets.

Team and People Management

• Lead strategic planning for the global people domain, including annual goal-setting and budgeting.
• Ensure robust communication of policies and decisions impacting staff.
• Mentor the global people team, ensuring clear objectives, ambitious workplans, and opportunities for growth.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive global HR experience.
• At least 4 years of experience managing or leading teams across multiple countries or regions.
• Professional Certification: HR certifications such as SHRM, SPHR, CIPD, or equivalent.
• Experience working in an international NGO is required; experience in matrixed organizations is strongly preferred.
• Proven success in implementing comprehensive HR functions globally.
• Capacity to make sound, principled decisions in complex situations.
• Strategic visioning skills and excellent organizational management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Location and Travel

• Based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a hybrid office policy (reporting to the office two days per week between Tuesday and Thursday).
• Requires international travel (approximately two trips per year).
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours to accommodate various time zones.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the Namati portal by following the link provided in the application section.