Director, People and Culture

ABOUT THE COMPANY

BOMA’s Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) is a data-driven, high impact poverty graduation program for women in the arid and semi-arid lands of Africa. We put ultra-poor women at the center of our work by helping them build a pathway out of extreme poverty. REAP addresses three elements that contribute to the cycle of aid dependency in the arid lands of Africa: low incomes, inconsistent cash flows and inadequate financial services for poor rural women. Profits from each REAP business provide a diversified income, while BOMA savings associations help women to manage cash flow (for daily needs), plan for future expenses (such as school fees and medical care), and respond to shocks (such as drought or family emergencies).

JOB SUMMARY

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEducation and CertificationBachelor's degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma in HR, or a Bachelor's degree with CHRP or IHRM qualification (required).Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Social Sciences, or a related field (preferred).Relevant professional certifications and memberships, such as CHRP, IHRM, or SHRM.Formal training or certification in job evaluation/grading methodologies (e.g., Hay, Mercer, Paterson, or equivalent) is an added advantage.Training or certification in safeguarding, PSEAH, or child protection is an added advantage.Relevant Work Experience10+ years of progressive HR experience, including managing end-to-end people and culture functions across multiple countries or a matrixed organization.Demonstrated experience: designing and implementing job grading/evaluation frameworks, career pathing programs, and succession planning initiatives, with clear evidence of outcomes achieved.Demonstrated experience: developing and executing organizational safeguarding strategies, policies, and case management systems, ideally within an NGO, INGO, or donor-funded environment.Prior experience operating as a strategic partner to a CEO or senior leadership team, including building or significantly strengthening a people function, not just running an established one.Previous work experience in the NGO/non-profit sector is preferred.Previous experience working in Africa is strongly preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Mentoring and coaching, Entrepreneurship, Capacity planning, Business development, Business strategy, Mentoring, Coaching

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree