Senior HR Business Partner (m/f/d) (ID132) - unpaid volunteer

EUSMS gGmbH is a passionate team of change-makers dedicated to making a profound impact in Kenya, East Africa, and beyond. Our organization stands for five core pillars: Entrepreneurship, Stoicism, Mindfulness, Universal ethical principles, and Skepticism. We empower entrepreneurs to scale their ventures, create jobs, and drive economic growth while focusing on social entrepreneurship, development aid, equal rights, education, environmental protection, and support for people in need.

Tasks

Recruiting & Selection

• Develop and publish job descriptions for volunteer roles.
• Support resume screening, candidate shortlisting, and interview coordination.
• Co-design interview processes (AI-assisted where possible) and support hiring decisions.

HR Processes & Tools

• Optimize HR workflows using Odoo Community (HR module) and MS365 (NGO) tools.
• Leverage AI-based tools to automate repetitive HR tasks (e.g., CV parsing, scheduling, onboarding content).
• Contribute to setting up structured onboarding for new volunteers/staff.

Business Partnering

• Act as a sparring partner to the leadership team on HR strategy and policies.
• Provide guidance on volunteer engagement, retention, and motivation.
• Foster a value-driven, inclusive, and impact-focused work culture.

Requirements

Background

• At least 5 years of experience in HR, Talent Acquisition, or HR Business Partner roles.
• Previous experience in an NGO, social enterprise, or grant-based environment is a plus.

Skills

• Recruiting & interviewing.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with HRIS/ERP systems (Odoo experience is a plus).
• Interest in AI tools for improving HR efficiency.

Mindset

• Proactive, structured, and hands-on.
• Passionate about social entrepreneurship & impact in East Africa.
• Open to working in a multicultural, fully remote, volunteer-driven environment.

Benefits

• Develop valuable skills in fundraising strategy, donor research, and CRM management
• Gain insights into the international development funding ecosystem
• Make a meaningful contribution to creating economic opportunities in underserved communities
• Be part of transforming lives through entrepreneurship and development aid
• Connect with a passionate team dedicated to positive change
• Flexible schedule that accommodates your other commitments
• Build expertise that's highly valued in the nonprofit and social impact sectors

Interested volunteers should submit a resume and brief letter explaining their interest in the role.

Please include your availability and preferred working hours.

EUSMS gGmbH is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds who share our mission of creating positive change through entrepreneurship and support.