The Organization
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (“Ol Pejeta”) is home to a key-one population of the Critically Endangered
eastern black rhino, and to the last two northern white rhinos in the world. It is the only place in Kenya to
see chimpanzees, in a sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It
has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya, and still manages a very successful livestock
Programme. Ol Pejeta also seeks to support the people living around its borders, to ensure wildlife
conservation translates to better education, healthcare and infrastructure for the next generation of
wildlife guardians.
We are seeking a high calibre, self-motivated and dedicated applicant to fill the position of Senior
Officer, Human Capital.
Position: Senior Officer, Human Capital
Type: Non – Unionisable.
Reports to Head of Human Capital.
Department: Human Capital.
Location: Nanyuki, Kenya.
Closing Date: Friday, 27th September 2024.
Role Summary:
The Senior Officer, Human Capital is responsible for creating and implementing programs and policies
that promote employee well-being and enhance the overall employee experience within the organization
through managing HC operations efficiently, ensuring consistent and fair application of all HC policies
and procedures and working continuously with the Head of Human Capital to make the Conservancy a
great place to work.
Responsibilities:
1. Employee Engagement: work closely with the Head of Human Capital to develop and implement
strategies to enhance employee engagement, motivation, and job satisfaction. This involves
conducting periodic employee surveys, implementing culture initiatives unique to the Conservancy’s
way of working, and developing and implementing approved recognition and rewards programs.
2. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the initiatives and provide feedback on areas of
improvement or future engagements.
3. Diversity, equity, and inclusion: work closely with the Head of Human Capital to ensure that the
Conservancy promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion through the development of policies and
programs that support a diverse workforce. This involves coordinating with other departments to
ensure that the recruitment and hiring processes are at all times inclusive, equitable and affirms the
affirmative action plans.
4. Employee Discipline Management and Grievance Handling:
a. Implement the Conservancy’s Disciplinary Policy and ensure compliance to the policy at all times
as well as to the prevailing CBA and Employment Act (2007).
b. Ensure effective management of the Conservancy’s disciplinary process at zero legal and
financial exposure to the Conservancy.
c. Ensure all employees files are updated with all Disciplinary reports and required
documents/correspondence.
d. Maintain a disciplinary tracker for all disciplinary cases, provide monthly analysis to the cases
and recommendations to improve on employee relations.
e. Ensure grievances reported to Human Capital are resolved quickly and as per the Conservancy’s
grievance handling procedures.
5. Staff Welfare
a. Ensure that welfare facilities are properly maintained and are utilized for the right purpose (sports
and recreational facilities, toilets and showers, houses etc.).
b. Ensure proper management of employee housing allocation across the Conservancy and ensure
all housing reports are up to date.
c. Conduct regular inspections at the staff camps with the Infrastructure Team, to ensure staff living
conditions are of the highest standards.
d. Make recommendations to the management on any housing issues arising and follow through to
ensure implementation.
6. Support the Head of Human Capital in coordinating the Occupational Health & Safety Function within
the Conservancy.
7. Support the Head of Human Capital in implementing the Conservancy’s performance management
process and system to continuously drive high performance.
8. Ensure legal compliance of the departments operations as guided by the Conservancy’s polices, the
Employment Act 2007 and other labour laws.
9. Union Relations:
a. Support the Head of Human Capital in maintaining a healthy working relationship between the
Conservancy’s management and union representatives.
b. Ensure implementation and compliance to the prevailing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
10. Learning & Development
a. Support the implementation of the Conservancy’s Learning & Development framework to develop
an effective learning and development culture.
b. Coordinate learning and development activities with departments and external stakeholders
(NITA, Training Institutions, Training consultants etc.).
c. Support business leads in the implementation of career progression guidelines as part of the
employment development initiatives
Qualifications and Skills:
a) Qualification.
• Minimum – University degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• Higher National Diploma in HRM, CHRP or equivalent.
b) Experience.
• At least 7 years in human resource practice in a large commercial undertaking.
• Experience in CBA negotiations and union management.
• Must be a registered & certified full member of the Institute of Human Resource
Management.
c) Skills
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, team player requiring minimum supervision
and to work under pressure, knowledge of Kenya labour laws and regulations, good
negotiation skills.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested and qualifying candidates should submit their CV and application letter only to
[email protected] with the words “SENIOR OFFICER, HUMAN CAPITAL” on the email
subject line so as to reach us no later than Friday, 27 th September 2024.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from
individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to conservation and community
empowerment
Shortlisting shall be done on a rolling basis, and only the shortlisted shall be contacted
