Regional Human Resources Manager

Morsan HR Consulting is seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Human Resources Manager to provide senior HR leadership across a multi-country region. This role sits at the intersection of global HR strategy and on-the-ground implementation, ensuring that human resources functions — from talent acquisition to staff development and emergency response — are delivered to the highest professional standards across Regional Office and Country/Cluster Delegations.

The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between HRMD Geneva and the Region, championing HR transformation initiatives, building team capability, and ensuring the organization is staffed and supported to deliver its humanitarian mandate effectively. This is a high-impact leadership position suited to a seasoned HR professional who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

• Provide strategic HR leadership across the Region, aligning all HR activities with global HR strategies, standards, and organizational frameworks.
• Establish and maintain a cohesive regional HR structure that supports both the Regional Office and Country/Cluster Delegations.
• Manage, supervise, and build the capacity of Regional HR teams, HR Officers, and HR focal points across multiple locations.
• Act as the primary liaison between HRMD Geneva and the Region for the rollout of global HR initiatives, reforms, and organizational change programmes.
• Deliver expert HR advisory services to senior management and line managers on complex, sensitive HR matters.
• Provide direct HR technical support during emergency operations, including surge deployments and crisis response staffing.
• Strengthen HR-in-emergencies readiness and develop inter-agency HR networks to share best practices and innovations.
• Lead regional workforce planning, staffing forecasts, and talent acquisition strategies for national and international positions.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment including job analysis, sourcing, shortlisting, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Ensure all recruitment processes adhere to safeguarding standards, diversity objectives, and ethical hiring practices.
• Manage background verification processes, reference checks, and misconduct disclosure compliance.
• Support classification and grading of national staff positions in collaboration with global HR classification functions.
• Design and oversee structured onboarding, induction, and orientation programmes to integrate new staff effectively.
• Drive staff development initiatives through coaching, mentoring, and structured learning programmes for HR teams.
• Promote knowledge-sharing and collaboration within HR networks across the organization and the wider humanitarian system.

• Demonstrate at least 8 years of progressive HR management experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a regional or multi-country HR leadership role within an INGO, UN agency, or large humanitarian organization.
• Lead and manage dispersed, multicultural HR teams across different time zones and operating contexts, including emergency environments.
• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies that align staffing with organizational priorities and funding cycles.
• Design and execute end-to-end recruitment processes for both national and international staff, applying diversity and inclusion principles throughout.
• Advise senior leadership on complex HR matters including disciplinary processes, staff wellbeing, organizational restructuring, and change management.
• Interpret and apply international HR frameworks, labor laws across multiple jurisdictions, and safeguarding policies with precision and consistency.
• Build the HR capacity of teams in low-resource and emergency settings through structured coaching, training, and mentorship.
• Communicate fluently in English; proficiency in French or Arabic is a significant advantage in this regional context.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification or CHRP/SHRM/CIPD certification is strongly preferred.

This role is benchmarked at a competitive INGO regional management level. Estimated monthly compensation ranges from KES 280,000 to KES 450,000 depending on experience, qualifications, and duty station. The package is expected to include a comprehensive benefits suite commensurate with a senior international HR leadership role. Specific terms will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Ideal candidates are seasoned HR professionals with substantial experience in regional HR leadership within the humanitarian or international development sector. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, working across cultures, and delivering results in both stable and emergency operating environments. You bring a genuine passion for people, organizational excellence, and humanitarian values.

Do not apply if you have fewer than 5 years of HR management experience, have no exposure to multi-country or INGO HR operations, or are uncomfortable with significant travel and deployment to complex or fragile contexts.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application through the Morsan HR Consulting recruitment portal or via the job listing platform where this posting was found. Your application must include: (1) an updated CV clearly highlighting relevant regional HR leadership experience, (2) a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role and experience in humanitarian HR contexts, and (3) contacts of at least three professional referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — early submission is strongly encouraged.