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About Ignite Energy Access

Ignite Energy Access is an Abu Dhabi-based leader in distributed renewable energy solutions, dedicated to providing affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity to underserved communities across Africa. Now operating across 12 countries and serving over 15million people. Through innovative technology, scalable business models, and impact-driven financing, Ignite Power is transforming lives, fostering economic growth, and driving the continent’s clean energy transition

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Job Purpose/Mission

Facilitate the achievement of the business objectives while maintaining accountability for the end-to-end delivery of HR deliverables in Talent Acquisition, Management, Succession Planning and Performance Management: Work with the business to Shape and implement effective HR strategies and activities, drawing on their unique knowledge as people professionals. Develop people solutions that help achieve business objectives while enabling IEA, Kenya employees to flourish by developing meaningful relationships with key people and teams across IEA, Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Together with Head of Human Resources, collaborate with Heads of Departments (HODs) to ensure business units have structures that fit for purpose and guiding the business leaders/line management in execution of people agenda.
• Attending business meetings with respective business units and consulting with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Monitor quality and compliance on Performance Management process as well as ensure quarterly poor performance meetings are held on time to have performance culture instilled among employees at IEA, Kenya.
• Instil drive and commitment into all aspects of performance development and create an environment where great performers are known, and their contribution valued and rewarded, and poor performers are on Performance Improvement Plans.
• Monitor talent management and succession planning by ensuring IEA, Kenya retains the best talent also all leadership and critical roles have successors identified and developed to take over future roles.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g. coaching, counselling, career development and disciplinary actions).
• Act as a linkage between the Human Resources department and business units to ensure work relationships are improved, morale is built and ultimately increases productivity and retention.
• Ensures exceptional standards of professional capability in resourcing/ top grading of talent and leadership cadres. Plays a strong and direct role in ensuring ‘no compromise’ in all resourcing/recruiting decisions.
• Gets the HR basics right. Manages the end-to-end execution of recruitment, development, performance management, talent, and succession planning.
• Support Managers in identification of training needs to ensure trainings attended / conducted are “must haves” and not “nice to have”. Also participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure training objectives are met.
• Monitor compliance on HR policies and procedure and staff grievances by initiating disciplinary procedures where necessary.

At Ignite Energy Access, we hold our managers to a high standard of excellence. Each manager plays a vital role in shaping an outstanding experience — not only for our customers but also for every member of our team. Our managers drive Ignite Energy Access’s ambitious goals forward while honing their own leadership capabilities and supporting the professional growth of their teams.

We believe that exceptional managers:

• Achieve bold results: As accountable, high-performing leaders, they foster an environment that encourages decisive action, innovation, and the successful achievement of goals.
• Lead with integrity: Guided by ethics and transparency, they act with honesty, respect, and fairness, building relationships grounded in trust and openness.
• Inspire and develop others: By leading through example, they empower, coach, and uplift their teams with authenticity, trust, and humility.
• Stay accessible and connected: They cultivate strong relationships through approachability, active listening, and meaningful engagement with stakeholders.
• Champion diversity and inclusion: They embrace diverse perspectives and create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and a true sense of belonging.

Education / Qualifications

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree
• HR Certification is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in HR
• Experience in Budget Management, Performance and Team Management.
• Excellent Analytical skills, Coaching Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Negotiation Skills
• Excellent sense of urgency and time management (tight deadline) with high organizational skills.
• A passion for community for community development through sustainable renewable energy solutions is an added advantage

Language(s):

• Excellent verbal and written communication in:
• English
• Kiswahili

Technology:

• Experience in using HRMIS e.g ARUTI, One HR

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How to Apply

We welcome applications from qualified candidates. Please share your CV to hrkenya@igniteaccess.com
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. In your email, kindly indicate your motivation to apply for the role, your expected salary and notice period.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants in joining our organization. However, due to the volume of applications received, only candidates shortlisted for further assessment will be contacted.