Global Management of Operations (GMO) – Human Resources Specialist
Quick answer
Jesuit Refugee Service is hiring a mid-level Human Resources Specialist in Nairobi, Kenya, to support and quality-assure HR planning and workforce management across Country Offices. The position is a full-time, fixed-term contract.
- Role
- Global Management of Operations (GMO) – Human Resources Specialist
- Organization
- Jesuit Refugee Service
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
The Human Resources Specialist supports and quality-assures HR planning, workforce management, and capacity/performance monitoring across a Country Office (CO) portfolio.
What you'll do
- Monitor HR Minimum Standards across Country Offices
- Provide direct HR support in implementing agreed HR risk mitigation actions
- Deliver HR capacity-building to CO Management
- Contribute to early HR warning mechanisms and define critical leadership vacancies
- Support CO adoption of HR tools and systems
- Contribute HR indicators to evaluation frameworks
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field
- Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-management skills
- Demonstrated integrity and a high level of discretion
- Commitment to knowledge sharing and contributing to a culture of continuous learning
- Previous field-based experience is required
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field, and at least seven years of relevant professional experience.
How do I apply?
All applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, and two professional references through the link provided on the job posting.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 4, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Jesuit Refugee Service's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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