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Chief People & Culture Officer

Village Enterprise

NairobiManager · On-siteDeadline not published by employerChecked 29 Oct 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

Village Enterprise is hiring a Chief People & Culture Officer based preferably in Nairobi, Rwanda, or Kampala. This full-time executive role suits experienced leaders in human resources or organisational development who can guide the organisation's culture and people strategy across multiple countries with significant travel.

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What you will do

  • Develop and lead a people-centred organisational strategy that supports the mission and growth objectives.
  • Advise the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board on culture, leadership, workforce planning, and talent development.
  • Champion a high-performance and values-driven culture aligned with organisational goals.
  • Ensure compliance with governance, risk management, and safeguarding policies.
  • Support workforce sustainability and employee engagement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, Law, Leadership, or a related field, or an MBA/advanced leadership qualification.
  • Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, CHRP, FCIPD, or CIPD are preferred.
  • At least 15 years of progressive experience in People & Culture, Human Resources, or Organisational Development.
  • Minimum of 8 years in senior leadership roles.
  • Experience managing global or multi-country teams.
  • Proven ability to support Boards and executive leadership teams.
  • Track record of leading organisational transformation and culture change initiatives.
  • Experience in international NGOs, social enterprises, development sectors, or multinational organisations.
  • Experience supporting rapid organisational growth.
  • Competency in enterprise strategy, organisational effectiveness, governance, risk management, executive leadership, talent and performance management, HR operations, and employee relations.
  • Strong ethical leadership, emotional intelligence, resilience, adaptability, and innovation.

How to apply

Send a cover letter and CV (maximum 3 pages) including three referees through the employer's official application platform. The employer has not published a closing date.

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