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Manager, Human Resources

PSI

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Nairobi, Kenya

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

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Manager, Human Resources

Posted Date 16 hours ago(1/13/2026 4:30 PM)

Job ID: 2026-3969
# of Openings: 1
Category: Human Resources
Position Location: City: Nairobi
Region: Population Services International
Position Location: Country: Kenya

Manager, Human Resources

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Location type: Hybrid - Required to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week
Reports to: Head, Operations, Regional Office

Only candidates who are currently legally authorized to live and work in Kenya will be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Welcome to PSI!
PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to advance the achievement of people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.

Do you want to join PSI to help make it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire? Read on!

Join us!

The PSI Regional Office in Kenya provides strategic global leadership, technical expertise, and operational oversight to multiple country programs across the region and globally. To support our complex portfolio, PSI seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to provide strategic and operational HR leadership for the office. The role will oversee HR policies, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and compliance with local labor laws. The HR Manager will partner with leadership, global and the HR Network teams to strengthen organizational culture, build workforce capacity, and ensure HR practices align with PSI’s values and organizational objectives.

What You'll Do

Support the development and implementation of HR strategies for the assigned office(s). Advise management on staffing, employee relations, and organizational development. Contribute to workforce planning, succession management, and HR analytics to enable data-driven decisions. Represent HR priorities in leadership and cross-functional meetings. Support organizational change initiatives, team-building efforts, and strengthen assigned office(s) leadership capabilities through targeted training and guidance.
Lead end-to-end recruitment, selection, salary analysis, and onboarding processes; Ensure transparent, equitable, and values-driven hiring practices; Oversee induction programs that orient new hires to PSI’s culture and policies.
Oversee HR administration, including contracts, benefits, compensation, and personnel files; Ensure compliance with local labor laws, donor requirements, and internal policies; Maintain HR information systems (HRIS) and ensure accurate reporting; Review and update HR policies and procedures as needed.
Coordinate performance management cycles — goal setting, mid-year, and annual reviews for the assign office(s); Support managers and staff in setting clear objectives and development plans; Identify learning and development needs and coordinate training initiatives; Promote a culture of continuous feedback and professional growth.
Foster a positive and inclusive work environment aligned with organizational values; Manage employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and grievance handling; Lead staff engagement initiatives, surveys, and follow-up actions; Promote equity, inclusion, and staff wellbeing initiatives.
Supervise and develop team member(s). Make recommendations concerning employment, terminations, performance evaluations, salary actions, and other personnel actions. Set team and individual goals. Prioritize, organize, delegate, and coordinate the flow of work. Enhance individual employee performance through frequent and timely communication and support.
Embody PSI’s values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.
No Travel Required

This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field.
At least 7 years of related experience. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience is preferred as part of the overall 7 years of related experience.
Demonstrated ability to apply and support best-practice HR approaches that contribute to consistent, high-quality HR service delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Proven experience collaborating with local legal counsel and government offices to understand local law and or host-country legal requirements for expatriate and national staff, obtain necessary approvals, and help resolve HR-related legal matters.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to navigate differing viewpoints and support constructive conflict resolution.
Ability to work effectively in situations involving complexity, ambiguity, and organizational change.
Solid knowledge of labor laws, international HR best practices, and Host Country Agreement provisions.
Experience supporting HR processes within Host Country Agreement or diplomatic staff employment frameworks is preferred.

We know that a long list of requirements may be discouraging, but don’t let imposter syndrome or the confidence gap get in the way of you applying — we’d love to hear from you.

Why Work at PSI?
PSI's work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy lives—we think this should apply to our employees, too.

Diversity & Inclusion: PSI affirms its commitment to diversity and believes that when people feel respected and included, they can be more honest, collaborative, and successful.
Health & Wellness: In all of our locations, PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers health, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work life fit.
Time Away: We want you to take time away when you need it. PSI offers a competitive leave package. On top of our leave, some PSI offices offer a compressed work week throughout the year, giving you additional work-life flexibility.
Learning & Development: PSI is committed to your career growth. Through PSI’s job architecture, there are many potential career paths you can follow depending on your skills and interests. Additionally, PSI University, our learning management system, offers hundreds of courses, hosts org-wide trainings, offers Great Manager/Leader trainings, as well as a mentorship program for all staff levels.
Innovation & Collaboration: With over 53 years of insight, PSI reimagines how to bring quality healthcare closer to those who need it most. Innovation requires stepping out of comfort zones, and our employees are encouraged to think beyond boundaries, collaborate to drive impact, challenge conventions, and pioneer new solutions.

Salary Ranges:*

PSI is committed to pay equity and transparency. We ensure pay meets the market within each country. This approach minimizes our impact on local talent markets and allows PSI to attract and retain employees, while staying cost-competitive.

Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, external market analysis, and other business factors permitted by law. Hiring above the mid-point of the range below would not be typical in order to allow for potential future salary growth.

PSI is offering the following gross annual salary range for this position:

For Kenya Regional Office (paid in USD): $36,000 (minimum) - $51,000 (midpoint) - $66,000 (maximum)

*Please note that those hired at the Kenya Regional Office will be employed through the local PSI office. Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role and practices of the local office. Details will be provided during interview process.

About PSI
Did you know that we have over 3,000 “PSIers” working across the globe in 40 different countries? We’re a diverse group with a wide range of backgrounds from the medical industry to the music industry, all with unique skills we bring to the job. We value self-motivated people with a track record for getting things done in tough situations. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.

Interested in Learning More?

About PSI: Who we are, how we work, and the challenges we seek to solve.
PSI Career site
Featured Projects: Flagship & Priority Projects
Where We Work: PSI’s Global Network
Follow PSI Online: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

PSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, tribal belonging, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status. PSI is a safe, inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and it’s reflected in our diverse community.

References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: newhiresupport@psi.org or call (202)785-0072.

Note that PSI uses resources from HealthX Partners (HXP) and PSI to support this recruitment. Applicants can expect to interact with PSI and/or HXP systems and staff.

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