Senior Manager, People Growth & Belonging at Wikimedia Foundation

Wikimedia Foundation

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit that hosts Wikipedia and our other free knowledge projects. We want to make it easier for everyone to share what they know. To do this, we keep Wikipedia and Wikimedia sites fast, reliable, and available to all. We protect the values and policies that allow free knowledge to thrive. We build new features and tools…Senior Manager, People Growth & BelongingAs a Senior Manager, you will lead a team that integrates Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Learning & Development (L&D) principles, ensuring that these two areas reinforce each other.Main Responsibilities:
  • Define and execute the People Growth & Belonging strategy, aligning with Wikimedia's mission and organizational priorities.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop part of the PGB team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
  • Oversee the Engagement & Inclusion Survey, ensuring data informs people strategies.
  • Drive evidence-based DEI strategy and oversee key initiatives, including constructive dialogue spaces, racial equity commitments, and global inclusion efforts.
  • Support and advise Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
  • Champion inclusive leadership development, equipping managers with tools to foster anti-discrimination and equity in decision-making.
  • Oversee some L&D programmes, ensuring access to upskilling and career development opportunities.
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Internal Communications, Recruiting, and People Ops to embed DEI and L&D principles into talent acquisition, management, onboarding, and engagement strategies.
  • Develop methods to assess impact for DEI and L&D initiatives to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to the VP, People Growth & Belonging, contributing to organisational development.
Skills and Experience:
  • 8+ years of experience in DEI, Learning & Development, organisational development, or talent strategy.
  • Proven leadership in DEI strategy design and implementation, with a track record of influencing organisational culture.
  • Expertise in learning programme design, instructional methodologies, and leadership development.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly in mission-driven, global organisations.
  • Experience coaching and managing multicultural teams.
  • Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on programme execution.
  • Familiarity with learning technology platforms and data-driven approaches to measuring impact.
  • Strong communication skills, with fluency in English and the ability to craft compelling narratives and build consensus.
  • Commitment to Wikimedia's values and the free knowledge movement.
  • Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
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