BRAC Head of HR - Africa Region Jobs in Kenya
BRAC Head of HR - Africa Region Jobs in Kenya;Reporting to the Regional Director, Africa, and working closely with the Dhaka Central Office HR team, this role provides strategic and operational HR leadership across BRAC International’s Africa country offices and the Nairobi Central Office.
The position is responsible for strengthening HR systems, ensuring policy compliance, supporting organizational growth, driving talent management initiatives, and fostering a strong OneBRAC culture across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Regional HR Leadership
Lead the development and implementation of BRAC International’s HR strategy across the Africa region.
Support Country Offices in contextualizing HR policies in line with local labour laws and organizational standards.
Work with Country Leadership Teams to develop fit-for-purpose organizational structures and staffing plans.
Guide recruitment processes for staff below Head of Department and Deputy levels, ensuring compliance with HR policies.
Liaise with the Dhaka Central Office on recruitment, onboarding, and induction of Country Directors, Deputy Country Directors, and Heads of Programme.
Lead grievance and disciplinary processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Support rollout and review of salary structures across Country Offices.
Ensure implementation of performance management processes, including for senior country leadership.
Support talent management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives across the region.
Support the transition to digital HR systems in collaboration with Central Office teams.
Provide HR training, coaching, and technical support to Country Offices.
Lead HR setup for expansion into new countries, including workforce planning, recruitment, contracts, payroll, and benefits administration.
Ensure HR practices for grant-funded staff comply with donor requirements and organizational standards.
Regional Office Responsibilities
Oversee HR processes within the Nairobi Central Office and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
Ensure the Nairobi office is staffed according to approved structures.
Serve as the primary HR focal point for Nairobi Central Office staff and management.
Support performance management, objective setting, and staff reviews at the Regional Office.
Promote a OneBRAC culture across all Nairobi-based teams and units.
Safeguarding
Responsibilities
Promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture across offices and programmes.
Ensure safe recruitment, safeguarding risk mitigation, and compliance with safeguarding policies.
Ensure staff, partners, and service providers receive safeguarding training and understand reporting mechanisms.
Integrate safeguarding discussions into regular team meetings and organizational practices.
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Professional HR certification such as CIPD or an equivalent qualification is an added advantage.
Experience Requirements
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Human Resources, including at least five (5) years within multinational organizations or the international development sector.
Experience in leadership, people management, and HR strategy development.
Strong knowledge of talent management, recruitment, performance management, compensation, employee relations, organizational development, diversity, and employment law.
Experience supporting organizational growth and expansion into new markets.
Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge
Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making ability.
Excellent judgment, integrity, and professional discretion.
Ability to travel frequently across the region and work with geographically dispersed teams.
Strong understanding of employment laws, HR policies, and regulatory frameworks.
Experience managing multicultural teams and engaging effectively with senior leadership.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
High ethical and professional standards.
Professional HR certification (CIPD or national equivalent) is highly desirable.
Employment Type
Contractual.
About BRAC International
BRAC International is one of the world’s leading development organisations, working to empower people and communities affected by poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice.
Operating across Asia and Africa, BRAC International develops scalable solutions that help people realize their potential and improve their livelihoods.
Core Values
Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.
Innovation: We innovate and continuously improve our impact.
Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion and reach those most in need.
Effectiveness: We strive for excellence in serving people living in poverty.
How to apply
External candidates send your updated Resume and Cover Letter mentioning the position name in the subject line to recruitment.bi@brac.net
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