People Officer at AfriLabs

Job Summary

Introduction  

• AfriLabs is scaling fast. As we grow our team and deepen our impact across Africa, we’re building the systems and culture to match our ambition. We’re looking for a driven and dynamic People Officer to help power this next phase. 
• In this role, you’ll work closely with the People Management Lead and support a People Associate to bring our people strategy to life. Shaping an energetic, high-performing, and values-aligned team. If you’re passionate about people, growth, and making things happen, this is your moment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Culture & Engagement: Promote a vibrant and values-aligned culture by supporting initiatives that foster inclusion, collaboration, and motivation across a geographically distributed team. 
• People Strategy Execution: Translate organisational strategy into people processes that scale with the team’s growth, improve structures, and ensure alignment across departments. 
• Performance & Growth: Support the implementation of performance management systems that balance goal setting with developmental feedback. 
• Coordinate reviews and provide data-driven insights to leadership. 
• Talent Development: Drive learning initiatives and individual development plans (IDPs) in collaboration with managers. 
• Support leadership development and internal capacity building. 
• Workforce Planning & Succession: Identify skills gaps and collaborate with leadership to create succession and staffing plans that ensure business continuity. 
• HR Operations: Oversee recruitment, onboarding, policy implementation, and compliance processes. 
• Supervise the People Associate and ensure consistent delivery of core HR services. 
• Process Innovation: Support ongoing digitisation of HR workflows and co-lead the improvement of systems that enhance employee experience and operational efficiency. 
• Well-being & Recognition: Implement staff well-being initiatives and recognition programs that drive motivation and resilience. 
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Actively engage with other departments to understand people-related needs and co-create solutions that improve productivity and cohesion. 
• Other Duties: Take on special projects and other responsibilities as delegated by the People Management Lead.

Who You Are 

• A people-centered professional with 4+ years of experience in People/HR roles, preferably in the nonprofit or innovation ecosystem. 
• A strategic thinker who understands what it takes to scale people systems in a growing, impact-focused organisation. 
• Tech-savvy and analytical, with a strong ability to use data and digital tools to support decisions and improve outcomes. 
• A confident and empathetic leader who can supervise others, build trust, and communicate effectively across diverse teams. 
• Proactive, adaptable, and entrepreneurial — someone who can anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and take initiative. 
• Committed to building inclusive, agile, and high-performing work environments in Africa. 

Minimum Qualifications  

• First degree in Human Resources, Administration, Management, Law, or related field. 
• A Master’s degree or MBA is an added advantage. 
• Membership in a recognised HR professional body (is an advantage) 
• Strong understanding of the nonprofit/development sector. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and HR-related digital tools (e.g., HRIS, performance software).