Crafting a compelling mission statement that resonates with stakeholders and aligns with organizational objectives, you will articulate a clear, inspiring vision that guides strategic decision-making and fosters collective engagement. This role demands the ability to distill complex ideas into accessible, motivational language while ensuring alignment with core values and long-term goals. Responsibilities include collaborating with leadership to define and refine the mission, conducting research to assess organizational impact, and communicating the mission effectively across internal and external channels. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills, exceptional writing proficiency, and a deep understanding of brand identity and stakeholder expectations.
The Talent Manager, who reports directly to the Regional HR Manager for East Africa and operates within the Human Resources department, is instrumental in driving the organization’s expansion by strategically attracting, nurturing, and retaining top-tier talent.
Spearhead the hiring process for pivotal and high-level positions, cultivating robust talent pipelines and implementing compelling attraction and selection strategies to ensure top-tier candidates are engaged and secured.
Design and create innovative talent development programs encompassing learning initiatives, structured career pathways, competency-based frameworks, and cutting-edge digital learning solutions.
Lead the advancement of leadership capabilities and strategic succession planning initiatives, with a focus on identifying and cultivating high-potential talent within the organization.
Oversee the performance management cycle while providing guidance to managers in establishing objectives, delivering feedback, and facilitating professional development.
Enhance employee engagement, boost retention rates, and strengthen organizational culture, with a particular focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
Drive strategic initiatives to enhance competitive compensation structures and cultivate high-impact external collaborations with key stakeholders such as universities, agencies, and training providers. Additionally, oversee employer branding initiatives to strengthen the organization’s market positioning and attract top talent.
Profile
A master’s degree in human resources management is required, along with at least six years of hands-on experience in talent management and learning and development.
Seasoned professionals with deep proficiency in recruitment, talent development, coaching, and mentoring throughout the entire talent lifecycle are sought.
Proven ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, coupled with exceptional interpersonal and communication capabilities.
Possesses a strong grasp of workforce planning principles and HR analytics methodologies. Demonstrates proficiency in leveraging data-driven insights to optimize staffing strategies and enhance operational efficiency. Familiar with key HR metrics and tools used to forecast talent needs and assess workforce performance.
Demonstrated capability to thrive in high-pressure, rapidly evolving settings with agility and composure.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
6 years
