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Jobs at African Agricultural Technology Foundation

Human Resources Manager

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience 8 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Human Resources / HR&nbsp

The Human Resources Manager will lead the strategic and operational delivery of the HR function—ensuring that our workforce is empowered, well-supported, compliant, and aligned with the Foundation’s mission. The role will oversee talent acquisition, performance management, organizational development, HR governance, staff wellbeing, and digital transformation of HR systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Strategic HR Leadership: Provide advisory support to senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational structure, and HR governance to enhance performance and compliance.
  • Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Lead full-cycle recruitment processes, including executive hiring. Oversee onboarding and staff induction across programs and country offices.
  • Performance & Staff Development: Manage performance appraisal systems.
  • Design staff development plans, deliver training programs, and promote structured career growth.
  • Policy Development & Compliance: Develop and enforce HR policies and procedures in line with applicable labor laws, safeguarding standards, and donor requirements.
  • Compensation & Benefits Administration: Manage salary structures, staff contracts, medical and pension schemes, and insurance benefits. Support payroll inputs and claims processing.
  • Organizational Design & Job Evaluation: Coordinate role design, job grading, and salary reviews to ensure efficiency, fairness, and alignment with market standards.
  • Digital Transformation & HR Systems: Drive HRIS implementation and automation of HR processes. Leverage data for workforce planning, analytics, and reporting.
  • Employee Relations & Change Management: Promote positive work culture, address grievances, and guide disciplinary procedures. Support staff transitions during organizational change.
  • Subsidiaries support: Support of multiple programs, countries or entities in set up of HR units, and administration of HR functions including payroll, staff files, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree will be an added advantage)
  • Postgraduate diploma and/ or Professional certification such as CHRP, SHRM-CP, or CIPD is required.
  • Certifications in Human Resources Audit is desired.
  • Minimum of 8 years’ progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or strategic role.
  • Prior experience working in international NGO settings or multi-country operations is a strong advantage.
  • Proven experience in strategic human resource planning and effective implementation of HR initiatives.
  • Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, including executive-level recruitment.
  • Hands-on experience in performance management systems and driving staff engagement strategies.
  • Strong background in HR policy development, with a solid understanding of labor laws and compliance requirements.
  • Experience managing employee benefits and implementing Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

  • Strategic HR planning and implementation.
  • Talent acquisition and executive recruitment.
  • Performance management and staff engagement.
  • Policy formulation and legal compliance.
  • Benefits administration and HRIS implementation.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • High integrity, discretion, and cross-cultural sensitivity.
  • If you wish to be considered for this position, please forward a copy of your CV in English version and Microsoft Word format, along with any relevant documentation to aatfhrm@adelkoconsult.comon or before 18th July 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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