Position Title: People & Culture Officer
Employer: Pharo Foundation
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 5 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
About Pharo Foundation
Pharo Foundation is a mission-driven, non-profit organization working to build a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. We design, fund, and operate transformative economic development programs across the continent. Over the next decade, we aim to drive lasting impact through three core missions:
- Empowering the Next Generation – Providing high-quality, affordable education to equip students for a rapidly changing world.
- Eliminating Barriers to Employment and Productivity – Addressing health, financial, and structural challenges that limit economic participation.
- Solving Water Scarcity – Ensuring communities have access to safe, affordable, and sustainable water sources.
With over 500 staff across Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somaliland—and headquarters in Nairobi—we are a diverse, multicultural team united by purpose. Our London-based liaison office supports our parent organization, Pharo Management.
Role Summary
We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on People & Culture Officer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about building inclusive, high-performing workplaces. You’ll lead recruitment efforts, design transformative learning experiences, and support core HR functions that elevate employee engagement and organizational success.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in recruitment, learning & development, or generalist HR roles
- Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and organizational development
- Experience with HRIS platforms preferred
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Key Competencies
- Strategic talent acquisition & interviewing
- Instructional design & adult learning principles
- Analytical thinking & data interpretation
- Emotional intelligence & conflict resolution
- Confidentiality, integrity & professionalism
- Innovation & continuous improvement mindset
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Strategize & Execute: Develop forward-thinking recruitment strategies that align with workforce planning and organizational goals.
- Full-Cycle Hiring: Own the end-to-end hiring process—from crafting compelling job descriptions to onboarding exceptional talent.
- Talent Pipelining: Build proactive talent pools for critical and future roles using modern sourcing techniques and employer branding.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to define role expectations, competencies, and selection criteria.
- Candidate Experience: Ensure a seamless, respectful, and engaging experience for every candidate, with timely updates and feedback.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Monitor recruitment KPIs (e.g., time-to-hire, quality-of-hire) and present actionable insights to leadership.
Training & Development
- Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough training needs assessments in collaboration with department heads and team leads.
- Program Design: Create and deliver high-impact learning programs—workshops, e-learning, coaching sessions—that drive performance and growth.
- Onboarding Excellence: Lead immersive onboarding and orientation programs that accelerate new hire integration and engagement.
- Career Development: Support career pathways, internal mobility, mentorship programs, and succession planning initiatives.
- Learning Culture: Champion a culture of continuous learning through internal platforms, peer-led sessions, and external resources.
- Impact Evaluation: Measure training effectiveness using feedback, performance metrics, and ROI analysis to refine future programs.
General HR Support
- Policy Implementation: Assist in rolling out and maintaining HR policies, ensuring compliance and clarity across the organization.
- Performance & Engagement: Support performance management cycles, employee feedback mechanisms, and engagement surveys.
- HR Projects: Contribute to strategic HR initiatives such as wellness programs, diversity & inclusion efforts, and employee recognition.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate HR records, support audits, and ensure adherence to labor laws and internal standards.
- Employee Relations: Provide responsive, empathetic support to staff on HR-related queries, fostering trust and transparency.
What We Offer
- A purpose-driven culture where people come first
- Opportunities to lead impactful projects and shape HR strategy
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
- Access to professional development and growth pathways
- Competitive compensation and benefits
