Head of HR Kenya and East Africa at British Council

Vacancy Description

The British Council is looking for an experienced HR professional to work as part of the Regional HR team and will have overall HR responsibility for a number of countries in the East Africa Cluster (Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania & Uganda). The successful post holder will be based in Nairobi - Kenya and is expected to collaborate effectively with stakeholders within the cluster.

Details 

Pay Band: 8|  Location: Nairobi - Kenya (candidates with existing rights to live and work in Kenya) | Contract Duration: Indefinite |  Reports to: Regional HR Director, SSA |  Deadline for Applications: 17 February 2019 23:59 UK time | Terms: Locally Appointed

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR generalist to join the SSA HR team. In this role, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the development of strategies, plans, budgets, projects and timelines to deliver the regional people and business plan. He/She is expected to build close relationships with key stakeholders, becoming a trusted partner and enabler. 

The Role Requirements 

The Head of Human Resources Kenya & East Africa Cluster in consultation with the SSA HR Director, is key in ensuring HR services in East Africa Cluster effectively support the business. For success in this role, the following are essential:

• Consultancy and high quality HR service
• Leadership and business partnering - Internal customer focus
• Service improvement
• Line management and functional expertise

For full details and further Information, please see below

If you feel that you are suitable and would like to be considered for this role, please apply by 23:59 UK time on the 17 February 2019 using the details provided within the advert on the British Council Jobs portal (link below)