Expired 1 month ago
Manager – People Strategy, Talent & Performance
Talent Performance
contract
| P2
Nairobi,
Nairobi County,
Kenya
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Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB: ZEP-RE is seeking a forward-thinking, data-driven, and creative professional to join our People & Culture team as Manager – People Strategy, Talent & Performance. This strategic role is central to building ZEP-RE’s future ready workforce by strengthening leadership, performance, and succession capabilities. The ideal candidate will design and execute integrated, human-centered people strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent while cultivating a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous growth in alignment with ZEP-RE’s corporate priorities. ZEP-RE is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
Job Details
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the design and implementation of the People Strategy, ensuring full alignment with ZEP-RE’s business goals, culture, and values.
- Drive the Talent Management agenda, including succession planning, talent reviews, capability mapping, and leadership pipeline development using tools such as the 9-box grid.
- Strengthen the performance culture by implementing data-informed, agile performance management frameworks that promote accountability and continuous feedback.
- Translate people’s analytics and performance insights into clear, actionable recommendations that inform leadership decisions.
- Champion culture transformation initiatives that embed ZEP-RE’s leadership behaviors and innovation mindset across teams.
- Partner with business leaders and People Business Partners to identify, develop, and retain high-potential employees, ensuring succession readiness for critical and emerging roles.
- Design and deliver leadership and capability development programs incorporating coaching, mentoring, and experiential learning.
- Conduct organizational diagnostics, including engagement and culture surveys, and coordinate the implementation of resulting action plans.
- Stay abreast of global and regional trends in talent, innovation, and performance management to continuously enhance ZEP-RE’s people’s practices.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or related field; a postgraduate degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.
- Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile) is an advantage.
- Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience, including at least 5 years in a senior Talent, Performance, or Organizational Development role.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and executing integrated talent and performance frameworks.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to translate people data into meaningful business insights.
- Proficiency in HR systems, digital performance tools, and analytics platforms.
- Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills
CORE COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES
- Strategic and conceptual thinker with strong problem-solving ability.
- Agile, innovative, and able to thrive in a fast-evolving regional environment.
- High emotional intelligence, integrity, and cultural sensitivity.
- Strong leadership presence and the ability to influence at all levels.
- Passion for learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
RELATIONSHIPS & WORKING CONTACTS
Internal: Chief People & Culture Officer; Heads of Department; Country Office Managers; Staff across all levels.
External: Executive coaches, leadership institutes, HR consulting partners etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Based at ZEP-RE Headquarters in Nairobi, with periodic travel to regional offices and partner institutions within the region. The role requires cross-cultural agility, systems thinking, and alignment with ZEP-RE’s values of integrity, innovation, and excellence.
Benefits
Attractive Rewards & Benefits
About Company
ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company)
ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) is a leading reinsurer in Africa and a specialised institution of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). The company was established in 1990 under the then Preferential Trade Area, a precursor to COMESA, to develop the insurance and reinsurance industries and support capacity building.