Experience

World Food Programme

• Italy
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Officer (International Consultant)

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Contracted as an international consultant to support countries within the Middle East and North Africa region with Human Resource advisory services including HR compliance, HR policy implementation, talent acquisition, organisational realignment, payroll and benefits management, contracts administration, learning and development, performance management and employee engagement. Assignments undertaken include:1. Syria Country Office, November 2020 to date: Currently supporting the Syria Country Office with recruitment and selection of both local and international staff as part of its organisational realignment implementation project2. Egypt (Regional Bureau of Cairo), July 2020 to October 2020: Partner with the leadership team to implement HR solutions in line with WFP global priorities and support HR operations in the Cairo office with over 180 local and international staff.3. Jordan Country Office, October 2019 to March 2020: Supported the Jordan Country Office in implementing an organisational realignment review exercise including organisational structure design, talent acquisition, managing communication and HR reporting.



Novastar Ventures

• United Kingdom
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Manager

  • Apr 2020 - Jul 2020

  Novastar is a venture capital fund manager dedicated to finding and growing businesses offering low-income households in East and West Africa access to affordable goods and services such as healthcare, agriculture services, energy, housing, education and safe water. As Talent Manager, I was responsible for the following:• Developing and implementing Novastar’s talent management strategy to build a highly skilled, committed and productive team. • Designing effective people management practices around workforce planning, succession planning, recruitment and selection, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, career development and change management• Supporting Novastar’s portfolio companies to build innovative and relevant human capital systems and solutions to key talent challenges that they face.



Independent Contractor

• Human Resources Consultant

  • May 2019 - Sep 2019

  Working closely with organisations to design and implement people management programmes that ensure the workforce is operating at a high level of productivity and efficiency. My areas of expertise include:• Providing HR support for mergers and acquisitions to ensure smooth transition and legal compliance• HR Strategy design and alignment of human resource policies and services to support business objectives• HR Compliance with in-country legislation and global organisational standards• Talent management, workforce planning and recruitment of multi-level roles across geographies• Performance management system design and implementation• Compensation and Benefits programme design and management• HR data management and reporting to better inform business decisions• Learning and development including skills needs assessment, programme design, programme delivery and training evaluation• Employee engagement • Workplace culture management



Greenlight Planet

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Human Resources, Africa

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2019

  Greenlight Planet is a multi-national, for-profit business that designs, distributes, and finances solar-powered home energy products, with an underserved population in mind. As the Head of HR, I led the Africa Human Resources department, working closely with senior leadership to align the people management strategy with business goals. Specifically, I recruited staff for various roles and levels across multiple countries in Africa including Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, DRC and Zimbabwe. I led the development of HR strategy for Africa through designing and implementing HR Policies across regional and country offices; creating and supporting organisational culture across the region; ensuring compliance with local in-country legislation and regional HR policies; building a talent pipeline for both current and future organisational plans; overseeing recruitment for all vacancies in the region; maintaining strong employee relations; overseeing and managing compensation and benefits; managing the HR budget, staff headcount projections and reporting; administering employee engagement programs, professional development initiatives, and reward and recognition frameworks across Africa.Achievements: In three years, I set up offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria in compliance with in-country regulations and in line with global organisational culture. I have grown the headcount from 5 employees in 2014 to 850 permanent employees and over 4000 off-roll sales agents across Africa.



JM Mantle & Co. Limited

• Talent Lead & HR Consultant

  • May 2012 - Mar 2014

  JM Mantle is an independent professional services company that focuses on providing structured finance and corporate financial advisory services to businesses with the aim of deepening financial markets and contributing to developing inclusive financial systems for the previously un-banked members of our society.As the Talent Lead, I was responsible for Talent Management and Succession Planning; Recruitment and Selection; Performance Management; Learning and Development; Coaching and Mentoring Line Managers and; Organisational Development Achievements: Set up both the internal HR function and a Talent Management Consultancy practice landing 2 key projects for the business which involved developing a Performance Management System and a Leadership Development Programme for two Microfinance Institutions in Kenya



VTTI Kenya

• Senior HR Advisor

  • Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

  VTTI was founded in 2006, and is one of the world's fastest-growing independent energy storage companies.I was engaged on a 6 month contract during which I set up the HR management function; developed and implemented HR policies and role profiles; recruited all personnel; managed employee onboarding and contracting; managed the payroll and benefits schemes; and implemented a performance management system.Achievements: I was engaged on a 6 month contract during which I recruited over 40 staff, set up the internal HR management function and developed and implemented HR policies in compliance with the Kenyan Labour Law and global HR best practice.



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior HR Consultant- People and Change

  • Sep 2010 - Oct 2011

  The People and Change department at PwC, provides advice on all aspects of people management, helping clients to create value for their businesses through talent.As a Senior Consultant, I handled projects across Africa covering all areas of Human Resource Management including: HR Policy development; organizational design; change management; talent management; executive search and selection; benefits & compensation; learning and development; and performance management. The list of clients engaged includes: • Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) (Uganda, Ethiopia and Rwanda)• Trademark East Africa (TMEA) (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda and South Sudan) • VTTI Kenya Limited (Kenya)• Kenya Commercial Bank (Kenya)• UNICEF (Kenya)



DAI

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Capacity Building Policy Analyst

  • Jan 2010 - Sep 2010

  Founded in 1970, DAI’s mission is to make a lasting difference in the world by helping developing nations become more prosperous, fairer, cleaner, safer, healthier, more stable, more efficient, and better governed.Achievements: Successfully coordinated multiple policy related initiatives between DAI, USAID and clients under the Kenya Access to Rural Finance project (A USAID funded initiative). The list of clients engaged includes: • USAID: Livestock Value Chain Project in North Eastern Province of Kenya. • Care Kenya: Groups Savings and Loans programmes in Vihiga; Rachuonyo and Nyamira Districts in Kenya• Central Bank of Kenya- Kenya Microfinance Capacity Building Program



Opensky East Africa

• HR and Business Development Advisor

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  Opensky East Africa is a management consulting firm offering business process solutions to clients.Achievements: I was contracted on a 5 month project to support the Human Resources outsourcing function. During this period, I travelled to Amman, Jordan where I facilitated a workshop on Job search skills; Interviewing skills; CV Writing and Career Planning for UNICEF employees.



Streams HR Strategies (Pty) Limited

• HR and Training Manager

  • Mar 2008 - Apr 2009

  Streams HR Strategies offers Human Resource Advisory and training services to businesses and government agencies in South AfricaAs the HR & Training Manager I was responsible for ensuring overall smooth operation of the company’s HR function through recruitment and selection of staff; compensation and benefits management; performance management; capacity development and HR strategy formulation and implementation. Further, I managed a Capacity Building Initiative by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) South Africa, through developing suitable learning materials in the areas of Small, Medium and Micro-enterprise management; effective business skills; and project management skills.Achievements: I successfully prepared and managed the USD 200,000 budget for the third phase of a Capacity Building Initiative by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) in South Africa.



Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Lecturer and Researcher

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  I facilitated a human resources management course in the Construction Management Department. This included running training workshops with a focus on employee motivation, leadership, employee participation, strategic human resources management and effective change management practices.