LYNETTE WAKOLI
@lynettewakoli
Strategic HR leader delivering regional workforce solutions and compliance excellence.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Human Resource Management professional with over 15 years of experience leading HR operations across East and the Horn of Africa. I have driven strategic HR initiatives—talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, payroll administration and HR compliance—that expanded organizational reach, improved staff productivity, and reduced compliance risks.
My achievements include implementing HR frameworks for multi-country deployments, managing end-to-end recruitment for large regional teams, and improving staff compliance and competency through targeted training programs. I excel at cross-cultural team leadership, global mobility, and aligning HR strategy with program objectives to deliver measurable results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Regional Human Resource Manager
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany
May 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Lead HR strategy and operations across East and Horn of Africa, optimizing staffing, compliance, and international deployments which improved staff integration and reduced compliance risks by 37%.
Human Resource Officer
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany
Dec 2009 - Apr 2018 (8 years 4 months)
Managed regional HR operations and recruitment across five offices, delivering onboarding, payroll and training programs that increased staff competency by 19% and improved records accuracy by 27%.
Program Manager
Teule Kenya
Aug 2005 - Oct 2009 (4 years 2 months)
Directed program operations and a 20-person team for community health and empowerment projects, delivering 50+ community initiatives while managing budgets and personnel systems to keep programs within budget.
Senior Social Worker
Teule Kenya
Feb 2004 - Aug 2005 (1 year 6 months)
Provided senior social work services and case management supporting vulnerable children and families, contributing to program delivery and community support mechanisms.
Community Facilitator
Life Ministry Kenya
Aug 1996 - Jan 2004 (7 years 5 months)
Facilitated community mobilization and program activities, improving communication between field staff and headquarters and supporting program implementation from 1996–2004.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
JTJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Master of Science, Human Resource Management
Master of Science in Human Resource Management (ongoing).
Railways Training Institute
Higher Diploma, Human Resource Management
Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.
DUDaystar University
Bachelor of Arts, Community Development
Bachelor of Arts in Community Development with a Communications minor.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Job categories
Skills
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