Manager, People & Culture, Africa

Posted on November, 29 2024

LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realisation that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge. Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.

What we do

We are an independent conservation organisation, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.

1 MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

To drive and implement a strategy to embed People & Culture, People Development and Organisation Development as key components of WWF’s business within the Africa regions. Provides leadership and demonstrates the strategic advantage of excellent P&C and Development tools in the Africa regions.

2 MAJOR FUNCTIONS

To ensure the development and implementation of P&C policies, procedures and systems for both Eastern & Southern and Congo Basin countries, which are aligned to the Programme's Strategic and Business Plans; and ensure adherence to Network Standards for P&C good practice, and compliance with all local labour laws and other statutory requirements in the countries of operation.

3 Major Duties and Responsibilities

Assists the Director P&C Africa with the provision of specialist People & Culture Management support to Country Directors, Transboundary landscapes leaders and leadership, support, and coordination to the P&C teams across all Africa Country offices.
Supports the Director P&C in ensuring that P&C staff in African countries have the capacity, knowledge and performance to deliver on the relevant objectives of the respective Strategic plans.
Provides technical guidance, support and backstopping to P&C teams in the region;
Support Director P&C, Africa in the implementation of WWF Network standards related to P&C policies and practices and ensuring compliance with local labour laws and other statutory requirements in all WWF countries’ presence;
Implements leadership development, talent management, succession planning and performance management initiatives in line with that of WWF International policies, with the aim of building high performance culture and a strong team of senior leaders;
Leads in the implementation of “Canopy”: an HRIS – an initiative by WWF International by rolling it out in countries;
Functionally coaches People and Culture teams in countries ensuring that they are properly equipped with the appropriate WWF International approved systems and processes, in relation to recruitment, compensation and benefits, training and development, performance appraisal, security, staff records and leave administration;
Ensures hosting agreements or appropriate documentation between hosting and recipient office for staff secondments, exchange programmes within WWF or external partner organisations, to and from Africa offices;
As part of the Africa Strategic Planning process, support Director, P&C, Africa in working in close collaboration and coordination with senior management in the countries; develop and ensure implementation of People & Culture and Organization Development plans for countries and for the Regional office for Africa.
Supports the implementation of the WWF International People & Culture Strategy so as to reflect the global P&C Strategy and Operations of the WWF Network and alignment with the rest of the Africa Business Plan;
Supports Director, P&C, Africa to develop training and development strategies and actions to address identified needs and improve the skills and career development potentials of staff;
Responds to queries and requests for information on HR policies, working conditions, performance management systems and crisis management issues;
Maintains P&C data and statistics and provide regular reports and analysis to Management to facilitate continuous improvement;
In conjunction with Global Health & Safety expert, support the development and implementation of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System including; risk management, incident management, injury management, first aid program and workers compensation and rehabilitation;
Assists the Director, P&C, Africa, the COO Africa and the Regional Directors with structuring the organisation to facilitate delivery of the overall organisation’s strategy;
Liaises and cooperates with WWF Risk & Compliance Manager related to P&C audits and self-audits if required;
Represents P&C Africa in the absence of the Director;
Performs other duties as requested by the Director, P&C, Africa, Africa or his/her designate.

4 PROFILE

Required Qualifications:

Minimum a Bsc.degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field;
Possession of an MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification would be an advantage;
At least 10 years working experience in a senior Human Resources and Operations position preferably in a major international organisation/NGO;

Required Skills and Competencies:

Demonstrable skills in the development of Human Resources and Operations procedures and systems preferably in the context of an international NGO or business environment;
Experience working with an HRIS;
Knowledge of and/or appreciation of the human resource management practice in Africa;
Excellent English and knowledge of local languages an asset;
Knowledge of French language will be an added advantage;
Ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external clients, and focus on being service oriented;
Excellent oral and written communication skills and an aptitude for problem solving, decision making and details;
Excellent advisory skills and ability to promote team synergy in a multi-cultural work environment;
Excellent interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, discretion and impartiality) are essential for this position;
Strong team-player with ability to work in virtual teams;
Ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals within a broad range of cultural environments, especially in the African context;
High level of good organisational and administrative skills with an ability to work well under pressure;
Must be committed to equal opportunity employment policies;
Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

5 WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

Interacts frequently with the Regional Management Team and all staff at the Regional Office for Africa. Works closely with the P&C teams in Africa country offices and also with P&C team at WWF International Secretariat.

External:

Liaises with P&C professionals in the country/region, P&C services providers and government bodies.

HOW TO APPLY

Only one single document can be uploaded through our platform. Upload your covering letter and CV as one file. We will not accept applications without CV and Covering Letter.

Deadline for applications: by 8 December 2024

Work permit restrictions may apply.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce. WWF promotes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status. In the administration of its employment policies and practices, WWF does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, matriculation, political affiliation.