People and Culture Human Resources Coordinator - Kenya or UK in London

Girls Not Brides is a global partnership working to end child marriage and ensure every girl can shape her own future. Since 2011, we have brought together more than 1,400 organisations in nearly 100 countries, all united by one goal: to stop child, early, and forced marriages and unions everywhere. We envision a world without child marriage, where girls in all their diversity decide if, when, and whom to marry, one where their rights and futures are fully realised. In 2025, 1 in 5 girls were married under 18. By 2030, we will contribute to reducing that to 1 in 7. We will do this by mobilising and influencing international actors to unlock commitments and resources to end child marriage and by driving impactful collective action in ten focus countries.

INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE

The People and Culture HR Coordinator at Girls Not Brides supports the effective delivery of global HR operations by coordinating core processes across recruitment, onboarding, learning, engagement, performance management, and offboarding. The role ensures that HR systems, data, and processes run smoothly and consistently across all regions. Working closely with the People & Culture Manager, the HR Coordinator contributes to positive employee experience and helps maintain high operational standards throughout the organization.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented People and Culture HR Coordinator who thrives in a dynamic environment and communicates effectively with staff and candidates at all levels. You bring strong coordination skills, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality. You are committed to feminist principles, equity, and the rights of girls and women, and you work with respect, collaboration, and cultural humility across diverse teams and regions. Integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential, as is alignment with the mission and values of Girls Not Brides.

Job location

The successful candidate must already have the right to work in Kenya (Nairobi) or the UK at the time of applying and for a minimum of two years. Working as a global team, all Girls Not Brides' team members may from time to time be expected to work outside normal working hours (e.g., early morning or early evening) this is not a regular occurrence and is only to accommodate collaboration of teams across different time zones. This role may require some international travel, as necessary.

Accountable To

People and Culture HR Manager

Salary range

Market competitive based on a detailed survey by the Birches Group of comparable national NGO salaries in selected location. Payments will be made in local currency of where it is located.

Contract

This is a fixed term contract for 2 years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate communication, interview logistics, and applicant tracking system (ATS) administration.
• Manage the full onboarding, induction experience to ensure new starters receive timely information, systems access, equipment coordination, and a consistent welcome into the organisation.
• Complete the leaver process for all team members, working closely with the Operations teams to streamline the process while proposing retention strategies, gathered from robust data analytics.
• Support learning and development coordination, including tracking mandatory training, supporting external training bookings, and assisting with internal training logistics.
• Coordinate employee engagement and well-being activities, including staff surveys, pulse checks, and support to internal HR committees.
• Coordinate news and information from various teams to support the internal communication strategy.
• Coordinate the performance management cycle, including probation reviews, regular check-ins, documentation tracking, and maintaining accurate performance records.
• Maintain HR systems and data integrity, producing regular reports and metrics to support decision-making, and providing general HR operational support to the People and Culture HR Manager.

Wider Organizational Responsibilities

• Support copywriting, proofreading and translation of communications outputs across our core languages as required.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Girls Not Brides, putting these at the forefront of all planning, work and actions.
• Uphold the core values of Girls Not Brides in all areas of work and interactions with colleagues, members, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Comply with Girls Not Brides' policies and processes, including for safeguarding, diversity and inclusion, the code of conduct and data protection.
• Ensure that internal databases and monitoring information are kept fully up-to-date.
• Commit to ongoing personal development and learning.
• Fulfil any other reasonable requests for the advancement of Girls Not Brides.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• At least two years' experience as an HR coordination or a similar HR role.
• Experience supporting recruitment processes, including scheduling and ATS or HRIS administration.
• Experience coordinating onboarding and induction activities.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across regions and cultures.
• Ability to be adaptable and organised within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ensure accuracy in compiling and presenting data and documentation.
• Experience coordinating learning and development activities or supporting training programmes.
• Experience working in a global, multicultural, or remote-first organisation.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with experience using HR systems.
• Additional languages beyond English.

Safeguarding

Girls Not Brides is committed to ensuring all staff and partners operate in safe environments. The postholder must uphold safeguarding standards at all times and report any concerns promptly through the appropriate channels.

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Girls Not Brides is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.

How to apply

The closing date for this role is 23:59 GMT on 23 January 2026. Interviews will be scheduled for week commencing 16 February 2026. To apply, please click on the 'Apply now' button on the job page and submit your CV and a brief cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the criteria. We regret that due to the large number of applications anticipated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.