Organizational Development (OD) Manager

HR & Recruitment

K sh 180,000 – 320,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – CBD (Kenyatta Ave) Overview: Our client is on the lookout for an Organization Development (OD) Manager who can turn PowerPoint charts into people-powered change. This isn’t about buzzwords, it’s about designing a structure that actually works. The group operates multiple service lines, and the leadership team aims to transition from complex to clear, from layers to leverage. You’ll be the architect of how teams fit, flow, and grow. That means diagnosing where the organization creaks, building competency frameworks that make sense, and ensuring succession plans aren’t just spreadsheets but strategy. It’s high-stakes work with visible impact; every slide you build changes how hundreds of people operate. If you’re the kind of professional who gets a thrill from clean org charts, confident leaders, and crisp decision-making, this role will feel like a masterclass in impact and influence. Key Responsibilities: - Run org assessments; map spans/layers and decision rights. - Maintain job architecture and competencies; align to performance. - Lead succession planning and talent reviews. - Design change programs; coach leaders on adoption. - Track outcomes with people and business KPIs; report to EXCO. - Manage external consultants where needed. Education & Experience: - Degree in HR/Business/Psychology; OD certifications a plus. - 6–8 years in OD/talent/HRBP with enterprise projects. Skills & Tools: - Change management, facilitation, analytics/BI, influence, documentation. KPIs: - Time-to-decision; engagement; succession coverage; project delivery. Compensation (Kenya): KES 180,000–320,000 + annual performance bonus. Client estimates vary with experience, certifications, and interview performance. Benefits: - Medical, pension, and learning budget. Growth Path (hierarchy/expected promotions): - OD Lead → Head of Talent & OD → People Director. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.