Human Resources Specialist at One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty. Headquartered in Bungoma, Kenya, the organization works with farmers in rural villages throughout Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and recently Malawi.

Using a market-based approach, One Acre Fund facilitates activities and transactions at various levels of the farming value chain, including seed sourcing and market support. In 2013, farmers who worked with One Acre Fund realized a 180% return on their investment and significantly increased farm income on every planted acre.About the Role

Reporting to the Nigeria People Lead, the HR Specialist is a strategic partner to the farmer-facing departments and other business leaders within the Nigeria Country program, aligning human resources initiatives with organizational goals. You will manage a team with a specific focus on recruitment, employee relations and talent management. You will collaborate with the human resources team and stakeholders to manage daily operations and implement HR strategies to improve the organization's effectiveness

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business leaders to understand organizational objectives and HR-related requirements and develop solutions to support them
Build the competence of the team to carry out all critical tasks within the field recruitment, employee relations, learning, and performance management docket
Be a primary contact for talent management and employee relations matters, guiding managers on HR policies, procedures, and regulation
Implement performance management processes and guide managers on performance management frameworks
Prepare regular reports and dashboards for the People Lead on key HR metrics

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Certified Human Resources Management practitioner
At least five years of progressive experience working in a similar role
Demonstrated knowledge of employment law
Demonstrated experience working with HR Information Systems and data tools
Demonstrated project management skills