1. Recruitment and Retention:

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Manage the recruitment process from job posting to onboarding
• Collaborate with Team Leaders to assess staffing / talent needs, create sourcing plans and generate the job descriptions.

2. Performance Management

• Develop and manage performance appraisal processes.
• Guide staff through performance review processes.
• Facilitate professional development, coaching, and training programs to support employee growth.

3. Compliance and Legal:

• Ensure compliance with all labor laws and regulatory standards
• Update HR policies and procedures as needed to align with changes in legislation.
• Conduct audits of HR processes to ensure adherence to legal requirements.

4. Organizational Development:

• Lead initiatives to improve organizational culture and employee engagement.
• Design and implement strategies to improve employee retention and job satisfaction.
• Support Management in workforce planning and development of talent management strategies

5. Employee Relations:

• Focal point for all employee relations, disciplinaries, grievances and conflict resolution managing
• disciplinary processes with particular focus on compliance and risk mitigation.
• Foster a positive work culture and employment engagement levels.
• Ensure consistent implementation of Kilimo Trust policies and procedures.

6. Compensation and Benefits:

• Implement approved compensation and benefits structures.
• Conduct regular salary and benefit benchmarking to ensure competitive offerings.
• Manage leave programs, employee perks, and health and wellness initiatives.

7. Board and Committee Meetings 

• Timely preparation of Board Papers
• Implementation of Board Directives in line with Human Resource Management
• Taking Minutes for the Human Resource Committee of the Board and the Full Board

• Strategy formulation and implementation
• Strategic Hiring
• Contract Management
• Talent Management (Acquisition and Retention)
• Performance Appraisals and Feedback
• Competence Development Planning
• Project-based staff management
• Labour Laws, HR Policies and Compliance
• Employee Relations
• Stakeholder Management (Board, Staff and External Clients)
• Leadership
• Communication

Required Experience

• HR managerial experience at senior level of at least 7 years
• HR management for non-profits (NGOs,) liaising with project teams, donors and other stakeholders

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

• Masters Degree in area relevant to HR Management
• Professional Qualification in HR Management
• Professional Memberships (HRMAU, SHRM or similar bodies)

• Submit a written job application with your CV (specifying names of 3 professional referees with names,
• phone numbers and email addresses)
• Attach relevant academic / professional certificates
• Submit application & CV to the link provided
• Last date of submission is close of business: Friday 23rd January 2026

Only successful applications will be contacted. 

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