The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a People & Culture Officer to provide operational support across key P&C functions, with a focus on employee relations, P&C projects, and regional coordination. This role ensures consistent and responsive People and Culture service delivery and supports issue resolution across the institute.
ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org
Key Responsibilities:
Disciplinary & grievance management
Review and assess submitted disciplinary and grievance cases. Conduct investigations and gather relevant facts. Coordinate and facilitate disciplinary hearing panels. Prepare documentation including show cause letters, hearing invitations, and related correspondence. Organize logistics for hearings and meetings. Compile panel recommendations for management approval. Manage appeals and grievance resolution processes.Redundancy process support
Analyze revised organizational structures and organograms. Manage separation processes, including letter preparation, clearance tracking, and severance calculations. Facilitate emotional support and counseling for affected staff. Organize change management training (e.g., financial literacy, building resilience workshops)P&C projects
Review existing HR practices, frameworks, and procedures to identify gaps and improvement areas. Propose enhancements to improve efficiency, compliance, and alignment with institutional and P&C goals. Contribute to review of compensation and benefits structures and systems. Review P&C data, trends, and dashboards to identify service improvement opportunities. Prepare briefing papers, reports, and communication materials on ongoing P&C initiatives.Regional coordination & staff engagement
Liaise with regional HR managers to address staff concerns and ensure consistent service delivery. Follow up on issues raised by the Staff Association and ensure timely resolution. Promote effective communication and coordination across regional HR teams.Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Law, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant professional certification Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in HR roles, with exposure to strategic HR projects and employee relations. Strong understanding of HR principles, labor laws, and organizational dynamics. Experience in HR reporting and stakeholder engagement is highly desirable. Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. High level of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Proficiency in HRIS, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya
Terms of Appointment
This position is at job level HG 15 and it is only open to Kenyan nationals. The position is a 1-year fixed term contract,. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes pension, medical and other insurances.
How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Head of People and Culture through our recruitment portal by clicking on \"Apply Now\" on or before 2 September 2025. The position title and reference number REF: PC/ 1987/2025 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org/
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