Vacancy title:
Head of People and Culture

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Ecofleet Solutions Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 15 2025

Duty Station:
Kigali | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Ecofleet Solutions Ltd is a government-owned company mandated to transform and modernize public transport service delivery in the City of Kigali. Its mission is to enhance efficiency, reliability, and accessibility of the transport system through data-driven planning, route optimization, fleet management, and close coordination with stakeholders. By setting and enforcing service standards, Ecofleet ensures that Kigali’s growing population has access to safe, reliable, and commuter-friendly transport services.

The company plays a strategic role in managing the city’s bus fleet, including planning renewals to maintain a modern and efficient system, while embracing green mobility solutions such as electric buses to align with Rwanda’s climate goals. Technology underpins Ecofleet’s operations through intelligent transport systems (ITS), GPS tracking, digital performance dashboards, and automated inspections that improve transparency and responsiveness. In addition, Ecofleet oversees shared transport infrastructure—depots, terminals, and bus stops—and manages a unified digital fare collection system that promotes cashless payments, standardizes fares, and ensures accountability. Together, these efforts position Ecofleet as a central driver of Kigali’s sustainable, smart, and integrated public transport future.

2. Purpose for Recruiting

Ecofleet Solutions Ltd is seeking competent, self-motivated, and results-oriented individuals to join its team across various departments and roles. A skilled and solution-driven workforce is essential to supporting Ecofleet’s vision of delivering efficient, reliable, and commuter-friendly public transport services in Kigali. By fostering talent that aligns with innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability, Ecofleet ensures its services remain responsive, resilient, and future-ready.

3. Required Staff

x) HEAD OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE (1)

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 

Department: Executive

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Job Type: Full-time

a) Role Summary

The Head of People & Culture will lead Ecofleet human capital strategy, cultivating an inclusive, high-performance culture that supports innovation, sustainability, and service excellence. This role oversees all people-related functions including talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, organizational design, employee wellbeing, and values-driven engagement. It ensures that people and culture priorities are embedded across the organization, enabling Ecofleet to attract, develop, and retain mission-aligned talent.

b) Scope of the Role

• Strategic HR planning aligned with Ecofleet long-term growth and transformation agenda.
• Building a strong organizational culture rooted in Ecofleet values, purpose, and sustainability mission.
• Leading talent lifecycle functions including recruitment, onboarding, learning & development, performance, and succession.
• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across all levels of the organization.
• Designing total rewards strategies that promote motivation and retention.
• Ensuring compliance with labor laws, HR policies, and ethical standards.

c) Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic people plan that aligns with Ecofleet business priorities and transformation goals.
• Lead workforce planning, role design, and capacity building to support scaling and innovation.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes to attract purpose-driven and qualified talent.
• Champion organizational culture initiatives that enhance engagement, inclusion, and belonging.
• Design and implement learning, development, and leadership programs across all functions.
• Build fair, transparent performance management and reward systems that drive accountability and growth.
• Establish policies and practices that promote health, safety, and employee wellbeing.
• Ensure HR operations and employee relations comply with Rwandan labor law and ethical best practices.
• Partner with executives and line managers to foster continuous improvement in people practices.

d) Indicators of Success

• High levels of employee engagement, retention, and organizational alignment.
• Strong leadership pipeline and capacity across departments.
• Demonstrable progress on DEI goals and culture-building initiatives.
• Efficient and compliant HR operations with clear governance and transparency.
• Talent strategies that support Ecofleet transition, innovation, and service delivery objectives.

e) Working Relationships

Internal

• Executive Team: To align people strategy with business direction.
• Line Managers & Team Leads: To implement HR initiatives and ensure support for teams.
• All Staff: To ensure open communication and staff wellbeing.

External

• • Labor & Employment Authorities: For legal compliance and workforce reporting.
  • Recruitment & Training Partners: For sourcing and capability development.

• External Consultants: For specialized HR, legal, or organizational development projects

f) Core Competencies & Skills

• Strategic HR leadership with strong business acumen.
• Deep expertise in modern people management practices, including DEI, OD, L&D, and talent strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong ethical grounding and emotional intelligence.
• Data-driven mindset with familiarity in HR metrics and people analytics.
• Change management and culture transformation capabilities.

1. g) Values & Cultural Fit

• Deep commitment to Ecofleet sustainability and innovation mission.
• Passion for people, community, and equitable workplaces.
• Integrity, empathy, and proactive engagement.
• Strong belief in continuous learning, teamwork, and public impact.

h) Qualifications & Experience

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in HR leadership roles.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or certification (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) in People Management or Organizational Development.
• Experience in fast-growing or purpose-driven organizations.
• Familiarity with HR digital systems and people analytics platforms.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates must submit their applications via: info@ecofleet.rw   and upload application documents including Application Letter addressed to Aubin RUKERA – CEO Ecofleet, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic certificates and professional certificates, names of three previous supervisors. 

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