People Coordinator

People Coordinator | Kenya | Nairobi

Sistema.bio, creating value from waste.

Sistema.bio believes that the transition to renewable energy, reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions and adoption of regenerative farming are critical to ensure a thriving world for today and for generations to come.

We advocate for a world in which waste is a resource, and farmers are empowered and productive. Smallholder farmers produce over 80% of our food: our technology and services help them be more sustainable, productive and healthy.

We are a leading global social enterprise operating in Latin America, India, and Africa. We provide farmers with financing to access waste-to-energy technology that is easy to install and maintain, includes great after-sales service and a 10 year relationship with every farmer.

We manufacture, sell, install and finance our patented biodigester systems for small and medium scale farmers to convert their waste into economic, health and environmental benefits. Our products are unique for their simplicity of use, durability and quality.

With a team of about 500 people worldwide, we have reached tens of thousands of farms in 30 countries with clean energy & fertilizer, and we are growing fast.  We are on a mission to reduce 1% of global GHG emissions and transform food systems!

By the end of 2025, our goal is to have installed biodigesters for a million people with our technology where they lack access to clean, renewable, and cost-effective energy.

Sistema.bio is the 2019 Ashden Clean cooking Awards winner, Schwab World Economic Forum Fellow, United Nations SDG 7 leader. Sistema.bio is a certified BCorp and has been recognized by Buckminster Fuller Institute, Ashoka, Endeavor and many other leading awards, organizations and partners.

You can be a part of this impact story!

Your mission at Sistema.bio

Reporting to the People Manager, you will support the People Manager to foster a positive workplace culture, employee engagement, performance management, and employee relations into Sistema.bio while promoting Sistema.bios brand.

You’ll be in charge of:

• Staying informed about changes in labor laws and regulations and ensuring we are legally compliant on all labor related matters in Sistema.bio.
• Developing, updating, and communicating HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practices. Ensure training for all employees on all HR policies & processes.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases.
• Analyzing people data to suggest and implement improvements.
• Coordinating the performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans.
• Overseeing the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, leave and other perks.
• Fostering positive employee relations by addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and promoting a positive workplace culture.
• Maintaining and amplifying the Sistema.bio culture by being our culture champion, generating cohesion in the team and rituals around our values.
• Managing a team of People officers and People admins.

More about YOU

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration  or related fields. A HR Certification is required.

• At least 3-5 years of experience in human resources management or people related processes.

• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent project management, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Proven ability to provide excellent client service in a cross-cultural context.

• Must be passionate about people.

What it is like to work at Sistema.bio

• Global company: At Sistema.bio, you get exposure to working with 3 continents and diverse cultures and people. It's the opportunity to build an international career and grow as an individual!

• Passion and purpose: Working at Sistema.bio, you work with a very passionate team that believes strongly in working for the social and environmental impact they want to see.

• A growing team with growing opportunities: Sistema.bio is on its way to double in size in the coming years. This growth will open new roles, new countries and a world of new opportunities! We have a roll-up-your-sleeves culture where we offer new opportunities for our team members’ careers and aspirations based on their skills, interests and aspirations.

• Learning about agroecology and small and medium-scale farmers: We make sure that regardless of your background, you get to spend time in the field with farmers and genuinely learn about farming and agroecology in general and its importance.

• Work-life balance: At Sistema.bio, we know you’re at your best when you’re rested and healthy. We therefore give you generous holidays options, parental leave, we pay for your health protection and give you options to work remotely when needed and possible.

• Gender Equality: Sistema.bio is committed to gender equality in the workplace. Thanks to our Gender policies and efforts women represent 57% of the Global team for example, and 27% of our overall workforce. We have flexible hours and expressing spaces for lactating mothers.

• A team of Do’ers: We are a team of doers. You will get a chance to get your hands dirty and learn on the ground up because your ideas and execution matter.

Location, travel and start date

• Based in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Starting as soon as possible.

If you still need to see how we solve humanity's most important problems with a lot of passion:

• First and foremost, here is some data about how employees feel working with Sistema.bio

• • 94% employees think that the mission of Sistema.bio makes them feel that their job is important
  • 89% employees feel happy to work at Sistema.bio
  • 80% employees see themselves with Sistema.bio in the coming 2 years
  • 82% employees feel that Sistema.bio appreciate its employees

• Our linkedin page for team and activities updates is another good place to start

• Check our Youtube channel: you can see testimonials from customers, mini documentaries and videos of our impact

• Make sure you watch CACA, our prize-winning documentary about how what we do contributes to tackling climate change

• Sistema.bio is recognised as an important player in the fight against climate change: Science warns against the need to fight climate change

• SDGs we participate in solving

• Culture and values - See more about our values here: https://sistema.bio/opportunities/ - our teams are made of diverse people who think and care about the environment, and love solving problems to grow together

• Sistema.bio is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.