Concern Worldwide is Seeking a Human Resource Manager – Apply Before 6 March 2026

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Organisation: Concern Worldwide
Reports to: Operations Director
Line Management: HR Officer and HR Support Officer

Concern Worldwide is recruiting a Human Resource Manager to lead and oversee all HR functions within its Kenya programme. This senior role is responsible for delivering strategic and operational human resource management in compliance with Kenyan labour law and organisational policies.

Organisational Overview

Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to eliminating extreme poverty and reducing human suffering, particularly in fragile and high-need contexts. The organisation works to save lives, strengthen livelihoods, support recovery, and build long-term resilience.

Concern’s work is guided by core values rooted in dignity, equality, inclusion, and respect. Its approach prioritises community-driven solutions and sustainable impact without ongoing external dependency.

Role Purpose

The Human Resource Manager will provide leadership across all HR functions, ensuring policies, systems, and practices align with organisational goals and operational priorities. The role supports management in effective staff oversight, policy development, and regulatory compliance while fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture.

The position also plays a key role in embedding safeguarding, diversity, and organisational values across all levels of staff engagement.

Key Responsibilities

HR Policies, Procedures and Best Practice

The HR Manager will:

• Align HR initiatives with organisational strategy and operational priorities
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, retention, and staff separation processes
• Place staff wellbeing and development at the centre of engagement strategies
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Advise senior management on organisational structure, labour law application, and emerging HR trends
• Develop and regularly update HR policies to ensure compliance and risk mitigation
• Lead change management initiatives and organisational transition processes
• Promote safeguarding principles and ensure adherence to the Code of Conduct and related policies

Core HR functional areas include:

• Recruitment, selection, placement, and retention
• HR administration
• Reward and benefits management
• Learning, training, and development
• Contracts management
• Employee relations
• Documentation, reporting, and representation
• Staff separation processes
• Oversight of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and data analytics

Operational and Field Support

The HR Manager will provide hands-on support across programme operations, including:

• Conducting field visits to strengthen staff capacity and review HR processes
• Addressing HR-related issues and advising managers
• Ensuring compliance with data protection requirements
• Maintaining accurate and secure personnel records
• Developing proactive initiatives to address diversity and inclusion gaps
• Advising leadership on regulatory developments affecting HR management

All managers are expected to uphold organisational values, demonstrate leadership on equality and safeguarding, and actively participate in emergency responses when required.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organisational Development, or related field
• Master’s degree or Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management is an advantage
• Membership with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) is mandatory

Experience:

• Minimum eight years of relevant HR experience
• At least three years in a management or advisory capacity
• Experience within an international NGO environment is desirable
• Remote management experience
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and data protection regulations
• Demonstrated experience in change management
• Experience using HR software and data systems for reporting and analytics

Required Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated integrity and accountability
• Proficiency in HR systems and digital tools
• Ability to build relationships across diverse cultural and professional backgrounds
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding principles

Safeguarding and Ethical Standards

Concern Worldwide maintains a comprehensive Code of Conduct supported by the Programme Participant Protection Policy, Child Safeguarding Policy, and Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy.

All staff and representatives are required to uphold the highest standards of ethical behaviour. Successful candidates will be required to sign the Code of Conduct and may undergo vetting procedures, including criminal background checks.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. The organisation does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process and does not use recruitment agents.

Applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, political belief, or socio-economic background. Concern actively promotes equality and works to address discrimination and unequal power dynamics within its operations.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit:

• A detailed CV including three referees
• A cover letter

Applications must be sent to: nairobi.hr@concern.net
Subject line: “HR Manager”

Deadline: Friday, 6 March 2026

Due to the urgency of the role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the closing date.

Data Protection Notice

Applicants will provide personal data during the recruitment process. Concern Worldwide complies with all relevant data protection legislation and ensures responsible handling of personal information. Candidates should review the organisation’s privacy policy before applying.

This role presents a significant leadership opportunity to shape HR strategy within a respected humanitarian organisation operating at the forefront of poverty alleviation and resilience-building efforts in Kenya.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization seeking for this position. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.