Global Lead, Talent Development at The Pharo Foundation

• The Global Lead, Talent Development will be based in our headquarters in Nairobi and play a pivotal role in growing the talent development function and team. This position cuts across the organisation with a focus on bringing in the absolute best people to our organisation, retain and develop talent and build a people-centered culture.
• The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader and excellent communicator with high EQ and the ability to solve problems independently. With a strong background in talent management, a deep understanding of HR practices, and the ability to effectively drive change within a dynamic organisation the candidate will collaborate closely with the Global Director of People and Culture to build an in-house recruitment engine and talent development and retention strategy. This role is a support function and will work closely with the People and Culture departments of all countries to cascade the global strategy into every office and organisational unit (e.g. schools).
• Key responsibilities include spearheading recruitment initiatives across all Pharo entities and global locations, as well as providing comprehensive Learning and Development (L&D) support to cultivate a high-calibre, diverse team enriched with varied experiences and backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition:

• Assess the Foundation’s current talent strategy, identify gaps, and propose and develop a competitive strategy to better reflect our employer brand and ensure candidates have a positive experience.
• Oversee implementation of the new strategy; support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), People and Culture (P&C) team members to achieve agreed goals.
• Incorporate best in class talent strategies based on the Foundation’s talent needs.
• Anticipate hiring needs and work with the SLT to build talent development & hiring plans.
• In line with the hiring plan, lead or support the recruitment process for all new hires, depending on the seniority level.
• Further craft the organisation’s employer brand and value proposition for candidates and create content and/or events to position us as an employer of choice.
• Build and maintain relationships with organisations and individuals in the Foundation’s network who can help the organisation find top talent, including partnerships with universities and other organisations.
• Strategically source potential hires from different backgrounds, helping the Foundation build a diverse, competitive team across all its offices.
• Review and amend the respective recruitment policies to ensure a competitive process, seamless applicant experience and full compliance with local regulations.

Learning and Talent Development (L&D):

• Identify, lead, implement & manage optimal learning & development solutions for the Foundation’s internal & external learning programmes.
• Support the overall decision-making process in the setting of L&D objectives.
• Develop work-plans for L&D initiatives and hold the P&C team accountable to the plans.
• Develop a framework and enhance the current L&D policy to guide internal and external learning.
• Work closely with the various leaders in the organisation to understand training needs and identify the relevant content that supports our training objectives.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation guidelines to assess the success or failure of training.
• Implement and maintain all external training at the Foundation.
• Facilitate successful training considering the needs of employees with different learning styles attributed to the Foundation’s diverse, multi- cultural and multi-lingual workforce.
• Provide logistical support and coordination for talent development programmes and workshops.
• Continually refine and optimize the training experience and make recommendations on approaches to enhance the quality of the learning experience over time.
• Contribute to the global HR strategy.
• Use metrics to create and present reports and identify priority areas for growth and improvement.
• Support the Global Director of P&C in developing our strategic plans, organisational charts, and international expansion plans.

Managerial and administrative tasks:

• a multi-year strategy for the talent and development function to ensure Pharo Foundation becomes the employer of choice, attracts the right talent and manages low employee turnover in key functions.
• closely with your supervisor and other internal stakeholders to implement the new function into the organisational structure.
• the talent pipeline, recruitment plan and departmental budget closely and provide relevant reports on time.
• Contract management with potential recruitment companies or other service providers the professional development budget across the organisation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor Degree in Human Resources or advanced training in complementary fields like learning and development, organisational management, psychology, or sociology.
• At least 5 years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, learning and development, organisational psychology, or a related domain.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Proven track record in crafting, refining, and delivering training materials with a focus on individual growth.
• Utilisation of data-driven insights and cutting-edge research to shape people-centric strategies.
• Exceptional organisational acumen and adeptness in project management and planning.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective time management skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in communication, interpersonal relations, customer service, and presentation delivery.