Talent Development & Capacity Building Manager- Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, a global pioneer in business management software supporting over 2.5 million businesses across 100+ countries, is seeking an experienced

Talent Development & Capacity Building Manager

to join their International Operations team in Kenya.

The successful candidate will own the

end-to-end design, launch, and scaling of a structured internship and early-career talent program

, building a strong, job-ready pipeline to support Sales & Distribution, Digital Sales, Customer Success, and Product Adoption teams. This is a

zero-to-one role

, ideal for a purpose-driven HR professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about developing people at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and continuously improve the end-to-end internship and early-career capacity-building program.

Create structured learning paths, success frameworks, training plans, and performance milestones for interns.

Lead recruitment, onboarding, induction, training, performance evaluation, and career planning for interns.

Partner with business leaders to align capacity-building initiatives with organisational and talent needs.

Build and manage relationships with universities and academic institutions to attract high-potential talent.

Deliver strong product, functional, and business-context training to enable interns to become productive contributors.

Own the intern experience, engagement, and growth journey, ensuring clarity on career progression opportunities.

Act as the primary interface between interns, business teams, and leadership.

Track program outcomes, talent conversion rates, and impact on business capacity.

Continuously refine the program using feedback, performance data, and evolving business requirements.

Key Qualifications

Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.

3–5 years’ experience in HR, Talent Development, Capacity Building, or Early Careers programs.

Proven experience designing and delivering structured learning or workforce development initiatives.

Strong business partnering skills with the ability to align people initiatives to business outcomes.

Excellent communication, coaching, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, multi-stakeholder environment.

High ownership mindset with the ability to build and scale programs from scratch.

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Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency headquartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGOs in various business sectors across Africa.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately, high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

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sustainability,

inclusivity

, and

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as integral pillars of our operations. Dedicated to driving positive change through the adoption of sustainable practices that minimize our ecological footprint. We firmly believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that embraces individuals from all races, genders, and backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunities for every candidate. Summit recruitment actively advocate for equality by cultivating an environment of respect, fairness, and non-discrimination. By prioritizing sustainability, inclusivity, and equality, we aim to set a high industry standard and contribute to the betterment of society as a whole.

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