Lily Amakobe
@lilyamakobe
Strategic senior HR and executive leader driving governance, compliance, and organizational transformation.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Strategic Deputy CEO and Chief Human Resource Officer with over 18 years of progressive leadership across international NGOs, donor-funded programs, financial institutions, and multinational corporate environments.
I have led global HR strategy, multi-country workforce management, and governance advisory, consistently aligning human capital to organizational growth and donor compliance requirements.
My achievements include building USAID-compliant HR infrastructures, leading institutional restructures that improved accountability and efficiency, mobilizing significant stakeholder funding, and elevating HR to an executive strategic function.
I am a transformational leader and trusted advisor to Boards and CEOs, focused on safeguarding, talent architecture, performance management, and driving sustainable institutional development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Group Deputy CEO & CHRO
CCK Global
May 2025 - Mar 2026 (10 months)
Served as deputy CEO and CHRO providing executive leadership across multi-country operations, strengthening HR governance and driving institutional restructuring to improve accountability and operational efficiency.
Regional Human Resource Manager
RIDA – USAID Tumikia Mtoto Project
Apr 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 9 months)
Led HR and administration for a multi-region USAID-funded health and child protection project, establishing compliant HR governance, safeguarding systems, and donor-ready compliance frameworks.
Human Resource Manager
Majorel Kenya
Dec 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Directed HR strategy for a multinational BPO of 500+ staff, implementing performance management, grievance frameworks, and engagement initiatives to improve productivity and compliance.
Human Resource Manager
Yare Centre
Mar 2020 - Dec 2020 (9 months)
Designed and implemented HR policies, payroll systems, and performance management tools to support organizational growth and strategic workforce planning.
Group Human Resource Manager
Swiss Grade Consult Ltd
Jan 2018 - Feb 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Provided group-level HR governance and compliance oversight across three subsidiaries, standardizing HR systems to improve operational alignment and risk management.
HR & Administration Manager
Sheria Sacco Society Ltd
Aug 2012 - Dec 2017 (5 years 4 months)
Oversaw HR and administrative operations in a regulated financial institution, leading HR digitization and mobilizing share capital through stakeholder engagement.
HR & Operations Manager
Squirrel Net Investment
Jan 2009 - Jan 2012 (3 years)
Managed HR and operations functions, overseeing recruitment, administration, and operational processes to support business continuity and growth.
HR Assistant & Logistics
Kenya Women Finance Trust
Jan 2004 - Jan 2008 (4 years)
Supported HR and logistics functions including personnel administration and supply chain support to enable program delivery and staff services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Moi University
Master of Business Administration, Human Resource Management
Completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Human Resource Management.
Moi University
Bachelor of Business Management, Human Resources / Business Management
Completed a Bachelor of Business Management with a Human Resources option.
Technical University of Kenya
Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management
Completed a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.
R.T.I
Diploma in Personnel Management, Personnel Management
Completed a Diploma in Personnel Management.
Availability
Location
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