THE ROLE 

As One P&C, we support the achievement of Plan International’s Global Strategy by;

• Creating a more engaging people experience
• Supporting the evolution of our workforce
• Accelerating performance, leadership, and learning
• Promoting technology and process excellence
• Plan International embarked on an ambitious and exciting strategic change initiative to make the organization more transparent, legitimate, and agile. Strengthening our People and Culture processes is one of the key enablers in attaining our strategic goals.
• The Country Office P&C Manager will:
• Understand, influence, and Interpret the Country Office (CO) strategy and Plan International Inc (PII) P&C’s Strategic Plan and priorities to develop and implement CO P&C strategic and operational plans to enhance the Country Office’s performance through our people.
• Partner with the Country Management Team (CMT) to nurture an agile organisational culture in the CO, underpinned by our values and feminist principles.
• Lead and manage the P&C function in the Country Office (CO) focusing on responsive and efficient operations and targeted excellence.
• Build CO P&C capacity and capability to deliver CO strategic and operational plans, through competency assessments, learning and development, performance and talent management, workforce planning, etc.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

High and Medium Complexity

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related filed
• 10 years of relevant experience in INGO Sector or demonstrated equivalent combination;
• Practising Certificate from the Institute of Human Resource Management Kenya (IHRM)
• Leadership and managerial experience required
• Demonstrated ability working in a complex multicultural team environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in leading and managing a team, coaching and mentoring with experience in conflict management.
• Significant professional expertise and in-depth knowledge acquired through professional qualifications, inherent understanding, and substantial relevant experience in developing and embedding people, capability, and organisational / HR practices.
• Fundamental understanding and extensive experience in strategic and operational aspects of people, capability and organisational/HR practices in a leadership role and ability to plan and prioritise work within the context.

Languages required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desirable

• Experience of working in non-profit sector
• A master’s Degree is preferred