Manager,
Human Resources,
Description
Manager, Human Resources-
East & Southern Africa Region (ESA)
About Evidence Action
Evidence Action is
a global non-profit organization with an approach distinctive in international
development – we exclusively scale interventions that are backed by strong evidence
and can be delivered with exceptional cost-effectiveness. Our programs have
grown since our founding in 2013 to reach over 280 million people annually. We
deliver high impact for every dollar spent, as recognized by GiveWell, The Life You Can Save, and Charity Navigator.
We do development
differently.We take a data-driven approach to identifying, scaling, and
continuously improving programs which deliver immense impact, ensuring these
solutions measurably improve the lives of millions. Our Deworm the World Initiative has
helped governments in Africa and Asia deliver over 1.4 billion childhood
deworming treatments, improving health, education, and incomes. Dispensers for Safe Water provides
sustained safe water access to over 4 million people in rural Africa,
preventing childhood illness and deaths.
We drive innovation. Our Accelerator builds the next generation of exceptional programs, taking an approach most similar to a venture capital model. We are ruthless in exiting programs which do not meet our criteria; those that advance deliver outsized impact for millions of people.
We are global. Across eight
countries in Africa and Asia, our 400+ people are united by a tremendous
passion for our mission and impact. We are strong because of our diversity of
experience, geography, and background – with over 90% of our people in the
countries where our impact is focused.
We have big ambitions. Our goal is to
double our impact by 2024, to fulfill our vision of a world where hundreds of
millions of people in the poorest places have better opportunities and their
lives are measurably improved. We believe in bold and urgent action – because poverty
doesn’t wait, and neither should we.
We need great people. Our success to date
is due to the collective work of our amazing staff. To achieve our ambitious
goals, we are looking for people who share our passion for evidence,
cost-effectiveness, and scale. We seek individuals who take an entrepreneurial
approach, enjoy tackling hard problems, and have a bias to action and results.
If our vision and approach excite you as much as it does us, we invite you to
join us.
Job purpose
Evidence Action is looking
for a seasoned HR professional with experience managing projects &
activities in a multi – country, multi – cultural context. The HR Manager will
lead all HR’s practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented
high performance culture emphasizing quality, productivity, goal attainment and
empowerment and is responsible for the development of processes and reporting
metrics that support the achievement of the organization’s goals.
They will be responsible
for creating, managing and executing various HR projects to standardize and
strengthen HR practice across the region, as well as setting up new processes
and tools to support new country entry and integration.
The Manager, HR will play
an integral role in overseeing delivery of HR activities associated with
anticipated growth in the Africa Region. Reporting to the Regional HR lead, the
incumbent will work closely with the sub – hub regional Directors, Africa
regional leadership and In-country HR representatives as well as requisite
Global teams to ensure on – time and high-quality delivery of HR initiatives.
Duties and
responsibilities
- Support
Africa Regional leadership in creating a culture of transformational
leadership, strategically aligned regional culture and engaged regional
workforce.
- Coordinate
the execution of employee satisfaction surveys on an annual basis and
leverage the results to enhance staff and organizational well-being.
- Lead
the people & culture function in developing a vibrant and empowering
culture that supports and enables the execution of Evidence Action’s
strategy.
- Manage
annual performance management process across the East & Southern
Sub-region (ESA) which includes; – annual objective setting, mid- year
performance reviews, 360 reviews and annual performance appraisals.
- Spearhead
daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department across (ESA) East
& Southern sub-regional areas including recruitment & selection,
onboarding, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company
policies and practices.
- Plan,
coordinate and execute HR projects across the region including tracking
and reporting on status, risks, issues and dependencies.
- Spearhead
HR research & reporting into new country entry e.g. employment laws,
salary surveys, statutory requirements, HR best practice.
- Manage
HR consultants engaged to support new country entry.
- Keep
abreast with and understand the HR risk environment, identify and report
any potential risks to new country entry & across the region.
- Devise,
own and operationalize the HR Project plan.
- Work
closely with Regional HR lead to coordinate HR process improvement
activities across HR operations.
- Ensure
consistency in HR practices & policy application across all countries
in the region and spearhead improvements as needed.
- Participate
in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives,
short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and
programs to assist in accomplishment of HR objectives.
- Provide
day-to-day technical advice & guidance on employee relations and
performance management matters to staff and management in accordance with
the prevailing employment laws and internal policies and procedures.
- Advise
and act on disciplinary matters in accordance with the Employment laws and
established policies and procedures including Termination of Appointment.
- Support
in developing materials for the effective management of employees for
Managers/supervisors.
- Establish
and maintain appropriate systems for identifying, planning, delivering and
measuring learning and development.
- Manage
a training plan that details required training that is delivered within
the agreed/specific timescales and ensure outcomes are appropriately
measured and reported on.
- Any
other duties that may be assigned from time.
Working conditions
Normal/Office based. The
official working hours are 8:00am to 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday.
Position Location
The position will be based
in Nairobi, Kenya.
Direct reports
None
Equal Opportunity Statement
Evidence Action does not
discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic
information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or another non-merit factor.
- Bachelor’s
Degree in HR, Humanities, Sociology or a related field. Additional HR
certification such as CHRP will be an added advantage.
- Minimum
7 years HR generalist experience.
- Project
management experience – experience managing human resources functions
during a growth phase is desired.
- Multi
country, multicultural work experience is required.
- Ability
to build and execute short- and long-term work plans.
- Demonstrable
knowledge of good and dynamic HR practices in employee relations and
performance management.
- Good
understanding of employment legislation.
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound
knowledge of HR best practices.
- Technologically
proficient in use of technology to communicate effectively &
professionally.
- Excellent
analytical and data management skills.
- Results
oriented and strong attention to details.
- Passionate,
highly self – motivated, energetic and enthusiastic team player.
- Membership
to IHRM is required.
- INGO
experience will be an added advantage.
- Must
have legal authorization to work in Kenya.
