Plan International Country Human Resources Manager Jobs in Kenya

Plan International Country Human Resources Manager Jobs in Kenya

About Plan International

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working to better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive.

This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

With approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme, Plan International Kenya (PIK) currently operates in 10 geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River.

Plan International Kenya Strategy statement

Plan International Kenya’s (PIK) strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women.

We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly approximately 2.75 million (children, including girls and young women over the period of the strategy 2022-2026 and to reach additional beneficiaries through its interventions.

The Person

The incumbent will support and contribute to the attainment of the overall strategic goal and objectives through effective leadership and management of the human resource and organisation development function.

S/he will provide leadership and strategic direction for maximizing the opportunities to attract, develop and retain an effective team that will deliver the Country Office’s business needs while being fully cognizant of the risks posed by the local context and the needs of staff in a changing environment.

S/he will continuously review and implement a Country Office HR strategy that supports the delivery of the Country Strategic Plan and reflects regional and global HR strategic direction. S/he will act as a ‘change agent’ and proactively supports the Country Management and other managers to adapt and cope with change; both large and small scale effectively and to minimize risk to the organisation.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related filed; A master’s Degree is preferred.

10 years of relevant experience in INGO Sector or demonstrated equivalent combination.

Practising Certificate from the Institute of Human Resource Management Kenya (IHRM).

Leadership and managerial experience required; strategic planning, team management, mentoring, partnering and conflict resolution.

Ability and flexibility to multitask and manage several different projects while respecting deadlines.

Demonstrated ability working in a complex multicultural team environment.

Strong analytical skills.

Experience in leading team, coaching and mentoring with experience in conflict management.

Languages Required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Plan International Country Human Resources Manager Jobs in Kenya

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