REGIONAL HR BUSINESS PARTNER - ECARMU NAIROBI, KENYA

CARE is seeking a bright, dynamic and experienced professional to lead our human resources and organisational development work in East and Central Africa. We recognize the key importance of ensuring that we have the highest caliber of staff who have the kinds of skills, capacities and behavioral competencies to ensure that CARE remains relevant and effective in a rapidly changing world. Our HR Business Partner is our key resource for making that happen. Key responsibilities: The Regional HRBP (Human Resources Business Partner) is responsible for providing leadership and management oversight on HR and organisational development issues across this complex region. His/her primary responsibility will be to establish a shared vision for the HR function in the region and coordinate the implementation of actions to achieve it. THE HRBP is a thinking partner and supporter to senior managers in the region and at CO level, offering wise advice on a range of HR related processes such as change management. This also includes championing Gender Equity and Diversity (GED) initiatives and goals in the region. The HRBP will consult with and support the Regional Director on region-wide business priorities and be an active member of the Regional Management Team. S/he, will provide support to international staff assigned to the region. S/he will partner with the Deputy Regional Director Program Support and Human Resources in COs to enhance HR services and encourage consistent global standards appropriate to the region and the Country Office. S/he will work with the staff in his/her assigned region consistent with the strategy and priorities set for international staff worldwide. S/he will also support global HR initiatives such as HR Global Standards, HR technology, etc. Key attributes Our ideal candidate will be experienced in the field and familiar with all aspects of effective HR management. In addition s/he will have an active interest in and practical experience of organisational development and change management processes. We are especially interested in developing a diverse workforce and our ideal candidate will have commitment to that objective, as well as practical ideas for how to ensure tangible and sustained results. S/he will be able demonstrate effective leadership behaviours and capabilities, including experience of developing shared vision, common directions and practical action plans. S/he will have an understanding of the challenges of working at the regional level and be able to show commitment and capacity to deal with them. In particular, s/he will be an excellent communicator and proactive in establishing and maintaining working partnerships with senior managers. Experience in the sector is desirable; commitment to CARE’s mission and mandate essential. Fluency in English is essential – fluency in French highly desirable.

REGIONAL HR BUSINESS PARTNER - ECARMU NAIROBI, KENYA