Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Certification

• Bachelor's degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma in HR, or a Bachelor's degree with CHRP or IHRM qualification (required).
  
• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Social Sciences, or a related field (preferred).
  
• Relevant professional certifications and memberships, such as CHRP, IHRM, or SHRM.
  
• Formal training or certification in job evaluation/grading methodologies (e.g., Hay, Mercer, Paterson, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
  
• Training or certification in safeguarding, PSEAH, or child protection is an added advantage.
  

Relevant Work Experience

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including managing end-to-end people and culture functions across multiple countries or a matrixed organization.
  
• Demonstrated experience: designing and implementing job grading/evaluation frameworks, career pathing programs, and succession planning initiatives, with clear evidence of outcomes achieved.
  
• Demonstrated experience: developing and executing organizational safeguarding strategies, policies, and case management systems, ideally within an NGO, INGO, or donor-funded environment.
  
• Prior experience operating as a strategic partner to a CEO or senior leadership team, including building or significantly strengthening a people function, not just running an established one.
  
• Previous work experience in the NGO/non-profit sector is preferred.
  
• Previous experience working in Africa is strongly preferred.