Senior Officer, DEI
Quick answer
The Foundation is hiring a regional Senior Officer, DEI based in Johannesburg (or regional offices) to lead diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy for Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
- Role
- Senior Officer, DEI
- Organization
- The Foundation
- Location
- Johannesburg (or other relevant regional office locations), with up to 30% travel.
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
The Foundation is seeking a Senior Officer, DEI to act as a subject matter expert and strategic lead for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. This role involves partnering with senior leadership to integrate DEI strategies into operational and talent management functions while fostering an inclusive global culture. The successful candidate will design context-specific content, manage regional portfolios, and facilitate learning sessions to ensure organizational alignment with DEI goals. The position requires extensive experience in organizational development and the ability to navigate diverse cultural and geographic landscapes.
What you'll do
- Provide DEI thought partnership and strategic guidance to senior leadership across assigned regions.
- Lead the development and implementation of regional DEI workstreams and inclusion strategies.
- Collaborate with HR and business functions to integrate DEI into talent management and operations.
- Design and facilitate context-specific DEI content and learning initiatives for a global workforce.
- Manage external partnerships, contracts, and portfolios supporting the regional DEI strategy.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in DEI, organizational development, or change management.
- Proven ability to establish leadership credibility and influence behavior shifts at all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated experience working across multiple geographies and cultural contexts.
- Must have legal authorization to work in the hiring country without visa sponsorship.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and employee community engagement opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in the region, reporting to the Deputy Director in Johannesburg, and requires the ability to travel up to 30% of the time domestically and internationally.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not explicitly specified in the job description.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in DEI or organizational development, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to influence leadership across diverse cultural contexts.
Is visa sponsorship provided?
No, candidates must be able to legally work in the country where the position is located without visa sponsorship.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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