Human Capital Manager

About this role

Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) is recruiting a Human Capital Manager to lead its human capital function, based at the Bank's offices in Nairobi, Kenya. ShafDB is a pan-African housing finance and development institution established by African governments to finance affordable housing and urban development across the continent. The position is full time and sits within the Human Capital Department, working closely with Executive Management and Board Committees. The post-holder will implement a human capital strategy aligned with corporate priorities, lead workforce planning, succession planning and organizational design, and advise Executive Management on staffing needs, role clarity and capacity development.

Responsibilities span the full employee lifecycle: overseeing merit-based recruitment and onboarding, managing appraisals, supporting managers in setting objectives and addressing performance gaps, and designing learning, leadership development and succession programmes. The role also administers compensation and benefits frameworks, supports job evaluation, grading and market benchmarking, and advises Management on reward structures and recognition mechanisms. Further duties include promoting an ethical, performance-driven culture, managing employee relations matters such as grievances and disciplinary processes, supporting staff engagement and well-being, reviewing HR policies, supporting audits, and preparing human capital reports for Management and Board Committees. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development or a related field, plus a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, with eight to ten years of progressive experience in human capital or HR management and at least seven years at managerial or senior advisory level.

Experience in a development finance institution, multilateral organization or financial institution is required, while professional certification such as IHRM, SHRM or CIPD is listed as an advantage. Applications, comprising a CV and cover letter, should be emailed to hr@shelterafrique.org using the subject line given in the announcement. Shelter Afrique is an equal opportunity employer.