Senior People & Culture Officer - East Africa Regional Office

World Vision Kenya is seeking a Senior People & Culture Officer to lead People & Culture initiatives in its East Africa Regional Office. This role supports organizational development by fostering inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive practices to strengthen community engagement and staff well-being across its operations in Kenya and the broader East Africa region.⁠‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​‌⁠

What it offers

This position involves strategic planning, policy development, and implementation of People & Culture strategies. The role will drive organizational culture alignment with World Vision’s mission, ensuring inclusive leadership and community impact. The successful candidate will collaborate with regional teams to enhance staff engagement, diversity, and equity initiatives.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a master’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. Relevant experience in People & Culture, HR leadership, or community engagement is essential. Knowledge of East African cultural contexts and experience working in international development settings are highly desirable.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement People & Culture policies and programs aligned with World Vision’s strategic goals.
• Lead initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the East Africa region.
• Foster a culture of psychological safety and staff well-being through training and support systems.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to integrate People & Culture strategies into organizational operations.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of People & Culture initiatives on staff and community engagement.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV, a cover letter explaining their fit for the role, and references. Applications should be sent to [World Vision Kenya HR contact email] by [no explicit deadline provided].

Good to know

• Experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Swahili or other East African languages is beneficial.
• This is a full-time, regional office-based position with potential for travel within East Africa.