People and Development Director. at Marie Stopes

The Director People and Development, reporting to the Country Director and a member of the CMT, is accountable for development and delivery of HR strategy in organisational design and change; oversight, control, benchmarking and advice on pay and benefits; oversight and management of employee records and supporting systems; employee support and management; and recruitment, selection and retention; employee performance management and grievance and conflict resolution.

Key Responsibilities

Activities include:

• Clear objectives cascaded and aligned with the P&D team OGSM.
• Day to day management of team issues.
• Clear workplans communicated across the team.
• Individual support, development and succession planning.
• Budget oversight and management of the whole-team’s activities.
• Efficient collaboration and mutual support.

Provide strategic advice and senior level support to Country and Senior Management Teams on  workforce planning and change management processes and criteria. Activities include:

• Advise on optimal organization structure and provide guidance on job banding, salary ranges,  benefits and cost to company financial considerations.
• Ensure MSK is compliant with employee legislation and tax requirements.
• Development, roll out and activation of HR and Admin policies in line with MSK vision, mission and values.
• Support and guide on HR operations processes within your purview.
• Negotiating employment and other legal contracts
• Oversight and checking of all legal agreements and contracts in particular rental, HR contracts, services and goods contracts relating to HR and Admin.
• Mapping and action planning for timely management of all legal agreements.

Oversee and support the recruitment function for MSK. Activities include:

• Ensure that the team and stakeholders have required information and resources to advertise a role.
• Manage the recruitment process efficiently and effectively.
• Provide a positive stakeholder experience and that MSK is successful at attracting and securing talent  into the workforce. 
• Ensure that the processes are transparent and that internal development opportunities are maximized. 

Oversee the annual performance review process. Activities include:

• Oversee establishment of OGSMs against each support service areas to support performance monitoring.
• Ensure managers and line reports have appropriate tools and if required training to have constructive  and helpful performance reviews and assessments.

Qualification

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, HR or in any related disciplines.
• Registered with a relevant professional body.

Skills

• Experience in an INGO at a senior managerial position.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire and engage a team for high performance.
• Highly systematic and organised to ensure tight management of systems and record keeping.
• Excellent communication skills for negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Proven experience in establishing and achieving team goals and deliverables with systematic planning and KPIs.
• Budget management.
• A skilled negotiator.
• A clear attention to detail.

Personal Attributes

• Pro choice.
• Approachable with strong interpersonal & listening skills together with the ability to empower their team.
• Strategic thinker, excellent analytical skills.
• Results oriented with a record of delivering targets.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter.
• The highest levels of integrity, strong ethical attitude.
• Excellent leadership and management aptitude leading diverse teams at a distance.
• Strong commitment to the goals and vision of the Marie Stopes Kenya
• Interest in public health, particularly sexual and reproductive health.
• Flexibility to operate in a changing environment.
• Able to communicate effectively (both written and oral) at all levels