People & Culture (HR) Director

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Here’s where you come in:

As the People and Culture (HR) Director for World Vision Somalia, you will provide strategic leadership to World Vision Somalia in the area of people management & organisational development in order to optimise organisational performance, fulfil World Vision’s mission, vision, and core values, and to contribute to the measurable improvement of the well-being of vulnerable children and communities in Somalia.

You will be responsible for developing and promoting P&C strategy, leadership development and sustainability, staff and organisational well-being, performance and accountability culture, diverse and talented workforce with the right set of mindsets and behaviours, internal and external networking for greater impact and a professional and sustainable P&C function in the organisation.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management or Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a Senior Human Resources Management position in an international organisation.
• Professional qualifications in Human Resource Management or Organisational Development (OD) or Leadership Development.
• Experience in risk management in high risk and sensitive environments.
• Experience working in conflict and fragile contexts, as applicable
• Office based in Kenya with frequent travels to Somalia; 30% local/international travels