Global HR - Immigration Support Coordinator (Fixed-Term)

Responsibilities

Handling all Immigration Processes in our program countries

• Manage end-to-end immigration processes across all program countries, ensuring full compliance with local labor and immigration laws.
  
• Maintain and regularly update country-specific immigration guides in response to policy or legal changes, and ensure accessibility across internal platforms.
  
• Independently manage relationships with internal teams and external immigration consultants, legal advisors, and relevant authorities.
  
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of short- and long-term work permit applications, with effective communication to impacted stakeholders.
  
• Proactively flag and report JL9+ staff relocations to support audit readiness and respond to external audit requests with accurate, timely immigration data.
  
• Lead the implementation and oversight of the “understudy” requirement/program, ensuring 100% alignment with country-specific legislation.
  
• Keep all immigration trackers and SuccessFactors entries up to date for data consistency and reporting accuracy.
  

HR Compliance & Operational Support

• Assist in the preparation and issuance of bulk employment contracts in line with organizational templates and local regulations.
  
• Ensure confidentiality agreements are signed and filed for all staff accessing sensitive employee data.
  
• Monitor and ensure that all JL9–14 staff disclose conflicts of interest, escalating non-compliance as necessary.
  
• Provide compliance oversight during onboarding, role changes, and exits to ensure adherence to internal HR policies and legal requirements.
  
• Support and lead global HR initiatives that improve efficiency, compliance, and transparency of HR operations.
  

Other Duties

• Support and implement Global HR strategic improvements
  
• Support the improvements and development of processing guides, tools, and systems supporting work.
  

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

Technical Skills:

• Google suites, communication skills, problem-solving skills, project management, training skills.
  

Knowledge

• Understanding of labor laws, both local and international.
  

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

1 Year (Renewable)

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.

Application Deadline

17 September 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.