HR & Admin Manager NGO Job GBM

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The Green Belt Movement (GBM) is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Human Resource & Administration Manager to join our senior management team in Nairobi. This role is central to ensuring effective HR and administration systems that support our mission and people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transparent and competitive recruitment and selection processes.
• Drive performance management, staff capacity building, and retention initiatives.
• Provide strategic HR and administration advisory to management and staff.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, HR policies, and organizational procedures.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR systems.
• Support staff development, training, and career growth.
• Manage employee relations, grievance mechanisms, and conflict resolution.
• Promote organizational culture, health & safety, and staff wellbeing.
• Lead HR strategy formulation aligned with GBM’s overall strategy.
• Supervise and mentor the HR & Administration team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
• Membership with IHRM or another relevant professional body (preferred).
• At least 5 years’ proven experience in a similar role, ideally in NGOs or international organizations.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, Kenyan labour laws, and compliance standards.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and gender equality.
• Ability to work strategically, manage change, and travel locally/regionally when required.

Why Join Us?

• At GBM, you will be part of a legacy organization committed to environmental conservation,community empowerment, and social justice.
• You will play a key leadership role in shaping our people and organizational culture as we scale our impact.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to jobs@greenbeltmovement.org by Friday, 19th September 2025, with the subject line: HR & Administration Manager Application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.