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Job Summary

Job Title:
Global HR Business Partner & Practice Lead – Africa Region
Employer:
ChildFund
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Human Resource Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 13 June 2025

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About the Organisation

Global HR Business Partner & Practice Lead – Africa Region job at ChildFund | Apply Now

Africa

Every child needs someone who’s on their side – someone who cares about what happens to them and works to ensure their highest good. ChildFund is a global community of people who care about children and take action to help them live at their fullest potential at every stage of their lives.
They are people who know that we can’t afford to lose a single child to hunger, violence, disease or neglect. And that when children grow up healthy, educated and safe, everyone wins.
That’s why they partner to support children facing challenges no child should have to. Why they connect people, institutions and resources to help children in 23 countries beat the toughest obstacles in their lives. Because they need us, and we need them. Because we need each other, every single one of us.

Are you looking for Human Resource jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Global HR Business Partner & Practice Lead – Africa Region job at ChildFund

Full Time

Deadline: 

13 Jun 2025

Job Title

Global HR Business Partner & Practice Lead – Africa Region job at ChildFund

ChildFund

Job Description

Job Title: Global HR Business Partner & Practice Lead – Africa Region

Organization: ChildFund

Duty Station: Kampala (Uganda), Nairobi (Kenya), or Lusaka (Zambia)


About the Role

ChildFund is seeking a seasoned Global HR Business Partner and Practice Lead to oversee HR operations across its Africa region. This strategic leadership role reports directly to the Vice President of Human Resources and forms part of the Global HR Leadership Team. The incumbent will supervise a regional team of Country Office (CO) HR Managers and collaborate closely with regional and country leadership to align HR strategy with organizational goals.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

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Application Deadline: Friday, June 13, 2025

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How to Apply

  • Act as a strategic advisor to the Africa Regional Director, Deputy Regional Directors, and Country Directors on all HR-related matters.

  • Lead and coach HR Managers in country offices to implement strategic HR initiatives and annual planning processes.

  • Guide regional leaders on performance management, employee engagement, and employee relations.

  • Lead regional talent strategy aligned with grant acquisition and fundraising efforts.

  • Manage complex employee relations issues and oversee internal investigations, including those involving legal counsel.

  • Contribute to global HR strategy and planning as a member of the senior HR leadership team.

  • Support senior-level recruitment, including participation in interviews and offer reviews.

  • Oversee the development of country-specific HR policies and ensure labor law compliance.

  • Conduct exit interviews for senior management positions and support succession planning.

  • Analyze HR data to identify trends and develop action plans for improvement.

  • Partner with the Global Shared Services team to ensure data quality and integrity.

  • Supervise annual compensation benchmarking and payroll processes.

  • Coordinate with the global Safety & Security team to implement relevant strategies in each CO.

  • Promote and uphold ChildFund’s safeguarding policies and practices across all operations.

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field (Master’s degree and/or HR certification preferred).

  • Minimum 9 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in international or development settings.

  • Proven experience managing geographically dispersed teams and influencing senior leadership.

  • Skilled in handling complex employee relations and navigating multicultural environments.

  • Strong background in talent management, compliance, and organizational change.

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