Global Lead, Talent Development at The Pharo Foundation
3 months ago
The Pharo Foundation (the ‘’Foundation”) is a privately-funded entrepreneurial organisation that runs philanthropic programmes as well as for-profit social enterprises. The vision of the Foundation is an economically vibrant and inclusive Africa.
Summary
The Global Lead, Talent Development will be based in our headquarters in Nairobi and play a pivotal role in growing the talent development function and team. This position cuts across the organisation with a focus on bringing in the absolute best people to our organisation, retain and develop talent and build a people-centered culture.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader and excellent communicator with high EQ and the ability to solve problems independently. With a strong background in talent management, a deep understanding of HR practices, and the ability to effectively drive change within a dynamic organisation the candidate will collaborate closely with the Global Director of People and Culture to build an in-house recruitment engine and talent development and retention strategy. This role is a support function and will work closely with the People and Culture departments of all countries to cascade the global strategy into every office and organisational unit (e.g. schools).
Key responsibilities include spearheading recruitment initiatives across all Pharo entities and global locations, as well as providing comprehensive Learning and Development (L&D) support to cultivate a high-calibre, diverse team enriched with varied experiences and backgrounds.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition:
Assess the Foundation’s current talent strategy, identify gaps, and propose and develop a competitive strategy to better reflect our employer brand and ensure candidates have a positive experience.
Oversee implementation of the new strategy; support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), People and Culture (P&C) team members to achieve agreed goals.
Incorporate best in class talent strategies based on the Foundation’s talent needs.
Anticipate hiring needs and work with the SLT to build talent development & hiring plans.
In line with the hiring plan, lead or support the recruitment process for all new hires, depending on the seniority level.
Further craft the organisation’s employer brand and value proposition for candidates and create content and/or events to position us as an employer of choice.
Build and maintain relationships with organisations and individuals in the Foundation’s network who can help the organisation find top talent, including partnerships with universities and other organisations.
Strategically source potential hires from different backgrounds, helping the Foundation build a diverse, competitive team across all its offices.
Review and amend the respective recruitment policies to ensure a competitive process, seamless applicant experience and full compliance with local regulations.
Learning and Talent Development (L&D):
Identify, lead, implement & manage optimal learning & development solutions for the Foundation’s internal & external learning programmes.
Support the overall decision-making process in the setting of L&D objectives.
Develop work-plans for L&D initiatives and hold the P&C team accountable to the plans.
Develop a framework and enhance the current L&D policy to guide internal and external learning.
Work closely with the various leaders in the organisation to understand training needs and identify the relevant content that supports our training objectives.
Develop monitoring and evaluation guidelines to assess the success or failure of training.
Implement and maintain all external training at the Foundation.
Facilitate successful training considering the needs of employees with different learning styles attributed to the Foundation’s diverse, multi- cultural and multi-lingual workforce.
Provide logistical support and coordination for talent development programmes and workshops.
Continually refine and optimize the training experience and make recommendations on approaches to enhance the quality of the learning experience over time.
Contribute to the global HR strategy.
Use metrics to create and present reports and identify priority areas for growth and improvement.
Support the Global Director of P&C in developing our strategic plans, organisational charts, and international expansion plans.
Managerial and administrative tasks:
a multi-year strategy for the talent and development function to ensure Pharo Foundation becomes the employer of choice, attracts the right talent and manages low employee turnover in key functions.
closely with your supervisor and other internal stakeholders to implement the new function into the organisational structure.
the talent pipeline, recruitment plan and departmental budget closely and provide relevant reports on time.
Contract management with potential recruitment companies or other service providers the professional development budget across the organisation.
Qualifications and Requirements
A Bachelor Degree in Human Resources or advanced training in complementary fields like learning and development, organisational management, psychology, or sociology.
At least 5 years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, learning and development, organisational psychology, or a related domain.
Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Proven track record in crafting, refining, and delivering training materials with a focus on individual growth.
Utilisation of data-driven insights and cutting-edge research to shape people-centric strategies.
Exceptional organisational acumen and adeptness in project management and planning.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective time management skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in communication, interpersonal relations, customer service, and presentation delivery.
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