Urgent Action Fund Africa
Non-profit + 1 more
Description
Qualifications
Skills and Experience
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Human Resources,
Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Labour Relations, Business
Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification in HR is an added advantage.
• Additional training in organisational development, employment law, or HR
policy design is desirable.Skills and Experience
• A minimum of 10–15 years of progressive experience in human resources
management, including HR policy development and review, preferably within
international development, non-profit, or human rights sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing, reviewing, and updating HR policies,
manuals, and frameworks, including codes of conduct, disciplinary
procedures, and employee relations guidelines.
• Proven experience reviewing and strengthening HR systems and frameworks
in complex, multi-country or multi-portfolio organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Kenya employment and labour laws, with the ability to
ensure compliance across different jurisdictions (regional experience is an
advantage).
• Experience aligning HR policies with organisational strategy, culture, and
values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• Demonstrable understanding of feminist HR principles and their application
in women’s rights, gender justice, or human rights organisations.
• Excellent policy writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to
produce clear, practical, and user-friendly HR manuals for diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience consulting leadership,
staff, and boards during policy review processes.
• Experience in capacity building and mentoring, including supporting HR
teams to operationalise policies.• Familiarity with HR systems and tools (e.g., HRIS platforms, performance management systems) is an added advantage
Responsibilities
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