Independent Director, Human Capital, Leadership and Culture

About the role

Deloitte East Africa is recruiting an Independent Director, Human Capital, Leadership and Culture for a sizeable publicly listed enterprise in Kenya's energy, resources and industrials sector. This full Board appointment requires a strong human capital and organisational leadership professional to contribute to strategy, performance, risk and governance discussions. The successful candidate will bring an independent perspective to help the Board make sound long-term decisions.

What you'll do

• Oversee strategy, performance, risk and governance as a Board member.
• Exercise independent judgement and maintain objectivity.
• Contribute to Board discussions beyond human capital and culture matters.
• Challenge management constructively while respecting executive responsibility.
• Support high standards of governance, accountability and disclosure.
• Disclose interests, shareholdings and potential conflicts of interest.

Requirements

• Meet statutory requirements for a director of a listed issuer.
• Be independent of the organisation, management and significant shareholders.
• Hold a relevant degree and professional qualification if specified.
• Have a strong professional record and be willing to complete due diligence.
• Communicate clearly, exercise sound judgement and work collaboratively.
• Bring experience and perspectives that add to Board diversity.

Benefits

• Opportunity to serve on a Board committee.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making in a sizeable enterprise.
• Develop leadership and governance skills.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.