Application deadline: 15 November 2026
Position: HR & Admin
Reports to: Managing Director or designated supervisor
About Kabod Group
Kabod Group (KG) is a company dedicated to advancing african-led development through 3 pillars: children education, philanthropy and languages. We strongly aim at elevating African culture and identity globally. We do so through the promotion of African languages with Kabod Localization Services (KLS), the creation and distribution of Afrocentric stories for children and families (Muna); and the empowerment of African nonprofits in domestic philanthropy (Nonprofit School of Wealth). Our clients include both nonprofits and business organizations operating in Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Kindly read our capability statement to know more about our services, values, and vision.
Kabod is also registered and based in Ghana, with a team, spread across Cameroon, Benin and Nigeria. We are guided by Christo-centric values (integrity, compassion and servant leadership) and an Afro-centric heritage that celebrates African culture and voices. Read our vision and values.
Role purpose
The HR & Admin Officer will help Kabod Group build and maintain effective people-management and administrative systems across the organisation and its programmes. The role supports recruitment and onboarding, staff and volunteer engagement, performance and learning processes, records management, internal coordination, and day-to-day administration. The successful candidate will be organised, discreet, proactive, and comfortable working with a distributed, multicultural team.
Key responsibilities
Support workforce planning, recruitment, vacancy publication, applicant screening, interview scheduling, reference checks, and candidate communication.
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for employees, interns, consultants, and volunteers, including orientation, role descriptions, checklists, and handovers.
Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files, contracts, role descriptions, leave records, attendance information, and other HR documentation.
Support performance management, probation reviews, check-ins, goal setting, staff feedback, and follow-up on agreed actions.
Help identify learning needs and coordinate training, mentoring, professional development, and internal knowledge-sharing sessions.
Support employee and volunteer engagement, team communications, wellbeing initiatives, recognition, and conflict resolution by escalating sensitive matters appropriately.
Assist with HR policies, procedures, organisational charts, staff handbooks, and compliance tracking in line with applicable Ghanaian requirements and organisational guidance.
Coordinate administrative operations, including meetings, calendars, minutes, correspondence, document control, office or remote-work logistics, and action trackers.
Support project planning and delivery by maintaining work plans, timelines, task trackers, and progress updates; flag delays and risks early.
Coordinate with team leads across Kabod Group and its initiatives to ensure clear communication, timely follow-up, and consistent administrative support.
Protect personal and organisational information, follow data-protection and confidentiality procedures, and use approved systems for storing and sharing records.
Recommend practical improvements to HR, people-management, and administrative workflows, templates, and digital tools.
Required qualifications and experience
Master’s degree in Human Resource Management (HRM), Human Resources, Management, Organisational Development, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
At least two (2) years of previous experience in an HR, people-management, or comparable role.
Strong written and verbal communication, organisation, coordination, and follow-through skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, integrity, and sound judgement.
Good digital skills, including document management, spreadsheets, online collaboration tools, and virtual meeting platforms.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate with colleagues across locations.
Preferred profile
Training or certification in Project Management, or demonstrated experience using project-management methods and tools.
Experience supporting a remote, distributed, nonprofit, social-enterprise, education, localisation, or international team.
Familiarity with HR policies, performance systems, staff development, and administrative process improvement.
Alignment with Kabod Group’s Christo-centric values of integrity, compassion, and servant leadership, and respect for African cultures and voices.
What you can expect from Kabod Group
Kabod Group will endeavor to provide you with:
A safe environment in which to perform your role.
A supervisor, so that you can ask questions and get feedback.
Access to Professional Standards to be successful in the workplace.
Access at least 32 training courses to boost professional and personal growth.
Respect for your privacy, including keeping your private information confidential.
Regular networking and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Description, written or verbal information, on your position so you understand your role and tasks orientation, and all the training necessary for the position.
All roles at Kabod are structured to help our employees evolve as career rockstars. We will support you with the resources you need to succeed and up-skill. You’ll be joining a truly world class team with tremendous growth potential. You’ll have a blast — this is a fun, inclusive, collaborative, and kind group of people, excited about building products that matters.
Benefits and development opportunities
Depending on role requirements, availability, and performance, opportunities may include:
Real-world portfolio: work on published, internationally visible content seen by language professionals across Africa and beyond.
Certificate and reference: a certificate of service and, subject to satisfactory completion, a reference letter or LinkedIn recommendation.
Mentorship and training: guidance from experienced leaders, plus access to in-house training and KLS webinars.
Network access: connection with a community of 4,300+ language professionals and with partners and speakers featured in our events.
Public credit: recognition on KLS channels for your contribution, where you agree.
Flexibility: remote, flexible scheduling around your studies or work, where the role permits.
Growth pathway: priority consideration when paid or internship opportunities arise.
Health and wellness benefits such as access to coaching, devotional practices and mental health assistance, where available.
Appreciation programs and team gatherings.
Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals.
Access at least 6 monthly training courses to boost professional and career growth.
Work experience benefits: sign up for blended courses; receive certificates for completed courses; receive testimonials from clients and references from Kabod Group; work with professional technology that integrates AI tools; develop your professional profile and skillset depending on your specialisation; receive feedback from experienced professionals; and, depending on the project/client, have work published under your name.
Networking benefits: connect with communities of practice in the nonprofit, edtech and localisation industries; take part in weekly Kabod or MK Sessions; access discount codes for software, tools, and non-KG events; and cross-skill by contributing to different KG and MK initiatives.
Note: Benefits and development opportunities are subject to availability, role arrangements, organisational policies, and satisfactory performance. They should not be understood as guaranteed compensation or employment terms.
How to apply
Please email your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant HR/people-management experience, qualifications, and interest in the role.
To: info@kabodgroup.com
Cc: elongue@kabodgroup.com
Email subject: Application – HR & Admin
Deadline: 15 November 2026
