POSITION: DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (DI) OFFICER

LOCATION: KERICHO

Our client, a global leader in the Tea Industry within the region, is looking for a Diversity and Inclusion (DI) Officer to join their dynamic team based in Kericho, Kenya.

ROLE PURPOSE

The D&I Officer will be responsible for promoting and supporting diversity in the workplace by putting together programs, initiatives, and strategies to maintain a diverse workplace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researches, develops, recommends, and executes creative strategies to foster the organization’s diversity goals.
• Developing company-wide diversity and inclusion programs.
• Reviews current practices and policies, assessing and analyzing the extent to which they support or hinder the company’s diversity goals.
• Collects and analyzes statistical data to evaluate the company’s population in accordance with diversity standards and goals.
• Develops and/or acquires training and development to aid diversity and retention initiatives.
• Acts as company liaison with government agencies concerning affirmative action and equal employment opportunities.
• Maintains knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
• Provides training and policy updates on D&I to colleagues, ensuring the legal compliance of management and human resources staff.
• Identifying external trends and recognizing best practice which will increase diversity among the workforces.
• Keeping track of the diversity performance metrics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND TRAITS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Organizational Psychology, or a similar degree
• 4+ years of working experience as a Diversity and Inclusive expert, or a related job position in the HR or Welfare department specializing in equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity programs.
• Interpersonal/Teamwork skills.
• Understanding of diversity management.
• IHRM Membership.

All applicants are advised to adhere to application guidelines for consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement.