Human Capital Synergies Africa Team Lead Jobs in Kenya

Human Capital Synergies Africa Team Lead Jobs in Kenya



Key Responsibilities:

Management and Coordination:

  • Working closely with the Executive Director on passing on the Organisation’s vision and mission, within the program, whilst ensuring topmost quality at all times;

  • Lead, chair, and coordinate Program Support Unit (PSU): Admin, HR, Logistics, Finance, Education, Safeguarding and Security;

  • Provide oversight to programme and operational activities, team building and facilitate creation of external partnerships;

  • Work with PSU to lead monthly/quarterly planning sessions in accordance with proposed work plans, and budget forecasting. As Lead, propose strategic realignment strategies;

  • Supervise and provide guidance to staff, partners and consultants ensuring adherence to planning and priorities;

  • Effectively represent the organization and the International School of Nairobi at different forums/levels.

    Financial Management:

  • Lead Program Support Unit (PSU) to conduct regular monitoring and reporting on financial management aspects: timely forecasting, preparation and execution of procurement plan, budget vs actual, spending analysis and establish cross linkages with work-plan progress.

    People and Culture:

  • Lead on recruitment and talent management of the staff;

  • Ensure robust implementation of HR strategies such as performance management and monitoring systems;

  • Cultivate and maintain a collaborative and safe workplace environment (WALK the TALK);

  • Work closely with programs, operations and other technical units to ensure well-coordinated, streamlined and professional communication.

    Knowledge Management:

  • Adapt and promote an integrated implementation approach by coordinating and cooperating with other thematic areas (safeguarding, education);

  • Provide strategic oversight towards documentation and sharing of knowledge and emerging best practices;

  • Support strategic
    units (programs, advocacy, grants) to develop proposals to advance impending priorities.

    Essential Skills and Requirements

  • 5 years of working experience in the non-profit sector, including managing teams and providing financial and operational oversight;

  • Experience of working in and across project management cycles;

  • Experience of working through community participation and/or approaches;

  • Good IT skills including use of MS Office;

  • Fluent knowledge of the English language (written and oral);

  • Certification of SPHERE humanitarian standards will be an added advantage;

  • Previous experience within the Education sector is considered an advantage;

  • Facilitative leader;

  • Believes in commitment, integrity, and accountability;

  • Versatility and adaptability to a changing environment and be able to handle multiple priorities;

  • Self-starter with ability to provide creative solutions;

  • Competent in negotiation and problem solving.

    How to Apply

    Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com with Finance Manager -Tours & Travel on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.

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