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Head of HR, Africa Region at BRAC
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 5 days ago (15 Oct 2026) Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 Updated 4 days ago
Job Description
The Head of HR for the Africa region provides strategic leadership and operational support to country offices across seven nations, ensuring HR policies are adapted to local legislation and business needs. The role oversees talent acquisition, policy contextualisation, staffing structures and employee relations, while partnering with the central office to drive regional HR strategy. Strong analytical, stakeholder management and multicultural leadership skills are essential.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • BA/BSc/HND degree or equivalent professional qualification
- • Professional HR certification such as CIPD or equivalent
- • Minimum 10 years of experience in HR, including at least 5 years in a multi‑country or regional role
- • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies at scale
- • Strong analytical and data‑driven approach to continuous improvement
- • Excellent judgment, integrity and interpersonal skills
- • Proven experience managing multicultural teams and navigating complex employment legislation
- • Proficiency in MS Office applications and HR information systems
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Lead development and delivery of the BRAC HR strategy for the Africa region
- • Guide country offices in contextualising HR policies to comply with local laws and organizational standards
- • Collaborate with senior leadership to design appropriate staffing structures and organograms
- • Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding and workforce planning across the region
- • Ensure consistent application of HR policies, investigate breaches and implement corrective actions
- • Provide guidance on complex employment law, regulatory frameworks and policy interpretation
- • Manage stakeholder relationships and negotiate with senior management across multiple countries
- • Travel frequently to support country offices and foster a cohesive regional HR community