Organization Design and Change Specialist at Old Mutual Kenya

Job Description

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in organizational development or similar role
• Professional certification in Organizational Development or related areas
• Experience with data analysis and metrics-driven decision making
• Proven track record in project management
• A strong understanding of the insurance and banking sectors, including their products, services, regulations, and key business drivers.

The role will include conducting organizational assessments, developing and implementing strategies, facilitating change management, supporting leadership development, analyzing data and making recommendations, and collaborating with other departments.
The Organization Design and Change Specialist will specifically be responsible for designing and maintaining systems and processes for job creation, job evaluation, organizational structure design, and organizational change rules. This role ensures that organizational structures align with business strategies and goals.
This role is tasked with navigating the complexities of organizational change, enhancing workforce capabilities, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Assessing the development needs of all operational, business, and functional units, as well as evaluating and overseeing the implementation of organizational development strategies and processes.
• Leading the design, development and implementation of programs, policies and strategies customized to fulfill organizational development needs and achieve program objectives
• Design and Maintain Methodologies: Develop and uphold methodologies for job creation, job evaluation, and organizational structure design 
• Job Matrix Management: Maintain the job matrix to ensure internal equity and consistency 
• Audit and Evaluation: Conduct audits of business units to identify potential changes in job descriptions and organizational structures 
• Training and Development: Design training programs for managers and HR Business Partners on job creation and organizational design to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Project Management: Lead organization design projects, assisting with the development of organizational structures and operating models
• Internal Consulting Services: Provide executive-level management consulting services related to organization design and business strategy development
• Change Management: Collaborate with HR and leadership to design and execute change management plans.  Analyze data to measure the effectiveness of development programs and provide coaching and support to employees and managers