VisionFund Regional Business Partner Africa (French speaking)

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1 VisionFund Regional Business Partner Africa (French speaking) Location: [Africa] [Kenya] Town/City: NAIROBI Category: Human Resources Job Type: Fixed term, Full-time *Preferred locations: Nairobi, Kenya or Dakar, Senegal. Other locations to be determined by home country of successful candidate within Africa where WVI/VF is registered to operate. PUPRPOSE OF POSITION: The role of the Regional People & Culture Business Partner has two parts: to provide project management and data management support to the Regional P&C Business Partner, across the whole Africa region. to be a trusted P&C business partner in designated Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) (likely to be mainly West Africa) to ensure that there is high quality leadership guidance and technical support to the CEOs and the People & Culture Managers in VisionFunds Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). This helps the MFIs to achieve their double bottom line of social impact and financial sustainability. This role will be responsible for driving quality improvement and efficiency in MFIs people processes, data collection & analysis of Regional reports and ensuring MFI adherence to standardized people related processes across the MFI network within the assigned MFIs. This role will work closely to partner with and be a trusted advisor and capacity-builder, for the MFI P&C Teams and the MFI Senior Management teams. This role will provide support to the Regional P&C Business Partner in assigned specialisms and assigned MFIs. Assigned specialisms could be developing, rolling out and reviewing region-wide people related initiatives relating to both P&C and Operations strategic directives (e.g. talent management, job evaluation, salary benchmarking, employee relations, performance

2 management, succession planning, recruitment etc.). The role will be responsible for implementing and ensuring MFI adherence to standardized people related processes across their assigned MFIs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages P&C (HR) Data & Reporting for the Region: Support, influence and collect data from MFI P&C teams with an aim of providing the Regional P & C BP, MFI leaders and Regional Leaders with data and analysis for effective decision making. process on People both at MFI & Board levels helping to influence their SMT and Board of Directors. Act as a support and escalation point for P & C managers at MFI level with regard to data and reporting. Train and Support MFIs in making best use of the OurPeople system. Drives Compliance and Quality of P&C in designated MFIs: Consistently Support in P&C controls, policies and processes, to Ensure there is no significant ratings in P & C audit. Monitor & Evaluate agreed action plan in audit report/findings within agreed timelines and standards. Work collaboratively with the MFI P&C, MFI SMT and regional team to implement and improve standardisation of process & policy within the regional MFI network. Support MFIs P & C managers in improving their Sourcing & recruitment of MFI staff. For senior leadership vacancies in MFIs ensure there is good process and ensure that there is Capable high achieving workforce at MFI SLT level. Facilitate Orientation at Regional level for all new MFI senior leaders in designated MFIs. Support, influence and provide advice to MFI P&C teams (in the designated MFIs) with an aim of helping to influence their SMT and Board of Directors and implementing both Partnership wide initiatives and MFI initiatives within allocated region. Oversee and manage implementation making insightful adjustments and recommendations tailored to the specific MFI audience. Provide trusted advice and recommendations to the MFI & Regional Leaders to achieve Effective & Efficient People related Priorities to add value to business decisions. Conduct Performance management assessment & Audit/ Spot checks for MFIs. Page 2/5

3 Ensure that partnership policies are implemented at MFIs & all revisions escalated for Approval. Act as P & C manager in designated MFIs when P&C Manager roles are vacant. Visit & Support to MFIs operations to address People Challenges. Hay Grading and Reward Benchmarking: In assigned MFIs, provide oversight of Hay grading Initiative & Consultant identification and ensure that Process is fully adhered to by MFIs. Employee Relations: Investigation of Whistleblower-related employment relations issues at MFIs, as a Trained Level 2 Investigator. Supports and guides the Trained Level 1 Investigators (who are in MFIs). Support in IIM system follow up and closure of Employee related matters in assigned MFIs. Other: Any other assignment given at Regional & MFI level. Contributing to the Regional Team and the P&C Team, working collaboratively and supporting the professional and spiritual development of others. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Minimum Bachelors degree in HR/business or equivalent level of qualification in HR/business (a certified HR Practitioner if in a country that requires certification). Minimum of 8 years of experience (and/or qualification) in developing, training & coaching others. Knowledge of employment law in at least one country in Africa and knowledge of HR and OD theories and best

4 practice. French Speaker is required. Sound and demonstrable generalist Human Resources knowledge and skills, specifically influencing, persuading, coaching and training others. Minimum of 8 years of experience in a HR Management/ Advisory role. Experience in and understanding of a financial institution. Relevant experience working in an international role. Experienced in project management. Experience in managing through partnership. Significant ability and demonstrated results in influencing methodology and results (influencing and achieving through others). Professional membership of relevant HR body (if in a country that requires HR professionals to be a member of professional HR body). Effective written and verbal communication in English & French. Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Masters or post-graduate degree in HR or business management. HR Information Systems experience. Hay job evaluation experience and certification. Experience working as an internal consultant for a large MFI/bank or international organization. Experience in Supporting teams. Experience managing or working in a culturally diverse environment (preferably of the assigned environment). Page 4/5

5 Powered by TCPDF ( Work Environment/Travel: The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% of the time (mainly in different MFIs across Africa). Page 5/5