One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty.

About The Role:

• As the Global HRBP (Compliance & Policies) at One Acre Fund, you will play a critical role in ensuring our HR practices align with the legal frameworks of our countries of operation across Sub-Saharan Africa. You will maintain the highest standards of HR legal compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• We ask that you have a deep understanding of employment laws in East, West, Central and Southern Africa, particularly in the context of statutory compliance, contracts, disciplinary procedures and restructure/redundancy procedures. You will make a significant impact in a purposeful, international environment, ensuring that One Acre Fund continues to operate with the highest standards of integrity and legal compliance.
• You will report directly to the Director of Global HR Shared Services.

Responsibilities:

High-quality and compliant HR procedures:

• Ensure that key HR-related aspects such as health insurance, leave policies, conflict of interest, risk and compliance training and adherence to the code of conduct are of high quality and fully compliant with the laws of the countries where One Acre Fund operates.

Legal Compliance:

• Ensure that all HR activities are compliant with the respective laws of countries where One Acre Fund operates. This includes staying updated on legal changes and advising on their implications.

HR Policy Development and Review:

• Lead the creation and periodic review of HR policies, ensuring they are not only legally compliant but also reflect the best practices and ethos of One Acre Fund. This will involve collaborating with various stakeholders to develop policies that support the organization’s mission while safeguarding against legal risks.

Contract Management:

• Oversee the creation, review, and update of employment contracts, ensuring they meet legal requirements across different jurisdictions.

Cross-Country Collaboration:

• Work closely with HR teams in various countries to ensure consistent application of legal best practices in HR operations.

Disciplinary Procedures:

• Develop and maintain standardized procedures for disciplinary actions across our countries of operation, ensuring legal compliance to due process and fairness to staff.

Restructure/Redundancy Procedures:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to roll out restructure programs and manage any redundancies in adherence to local labor law requirements, working closely with legal advisors as necessary.

Qualifications

• An HR professional certification – CHRP, SPHRi, SHRM.
• At least 5 years of experience in HR compliance, in a multi-country context.
• Familiarity with Sub-Saharan Africa’s employment laws and international HR practices.
• Excellent proficiency in English.

Deadline: