Mamoudou Damba

Senior HR consultant and generalist with 19+ years of experience, including an external consulting practice serving executives and SMEs. Ability to operate independently as an HR partner, from needs identification through to the implementation of concrete solutions. Expertise spanning People Operations, employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, performance, manager coaching, HR policies, compliance, organizational development, and change management.

Pragmatic, structured, and service-oriented approach: rapid diagnosis, prioritization, creation of simple tools, manager support, and continuous improvement of HR practices. International and multi-entity experience, bilingual French-English, with strong comfort in fast-evolving environments and the simultaneous management of diverse issues.

Certified

Microsoft AI Transformation Leader and AI Business Professional; genuine interest in the responsible use of AI and automation to improve HR process efficiency and decision quality.

HR Consultant - NovaRH Africa – Conseil RH & Développement organisationnel - Afrique

(2025-02)

• Developed and delivered HR consulting mandates for SME organizations and executives: structuring HR practices, performance management, workplace policies, and change management support.
• Designed a comprehensive HR toolkit of 40+ templates and guides covering recruitment, onboarding, employee file management, performance, discipline, and legal compliance.
• Supported clients in structuring their HR practices to improve decision consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Advised executives on employee relations, discipline, performance, and HR risks with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach.

Director, People & Culture - MEDA – Mennonite Economic Development Associates - Mondial (Afrique, Asie, Amériques)

(2025-04 - 2026-06)

• Led the People & Culture function and an international team of HR partners supporting operations in 20+ countries; translated business priorities into service standards and operational HR solutions.
• Advised the vice-presidency, senior leaders, and managers on workforce planning, engagement, performance, coaching, succession, organizational design, and complex talent decisions.
• Developed and deployed a harmonized recruitment strategy across four continents, strengthening selection quality, candidate experience, and support for hiring managers.
• Drove a performance management program, HR KPIs, and dashboards; introduced generative AI uses to improve manager support and process efficiency.

Regional HR Manager - RTI International - Afrique & Moyen-Orient

(2022-04 - 2025-04)

• Acted as a close HR partner to project directors and operational teams on recruitment, retention, compensation, performance, and organizational changes.
• Managed full-cycle recruitment of employees and consultants across operational, technical, administrative, specialist, and leadership profiles in diverse labor markets.
• Coached managers on performance, staffing decisions, employee relations, and disciplinary situations, adapting solutions to local legal and operational realities.
• Handled restructurings and sensitive HR issues with autonomy, discretion, judgment, and a strong service orientation.

Human Resources Director - CITAF International Group - Groupe industriel multi-entités

(2018-12 - 2022-04)

• Led the full HR cycle for two entities: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance, training, payroll and benefits, policies, HR systems, OHS, and compliance.
• Supported executives and supervisors in resolving management issues, developing teams, and consistently applying HR practices.
• Strengthened sourcing, selection, and recruitment processes for operational, technical, administrative, managerial, and executive roles.
• Led site relocation, entity divestiture, and reorganization by ensuring communication, manager support, and team engagement.

Human Resources Manager - Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement (PNUD) - Dakar & Madagascar

(2013-08 - 2018-09)

• Led recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, performance, employee relations, well-being, and international mobility in a highly regulated environment.
• Created a ONE-UN shared HR service and standardized processes across offices, reducing duplication and improving workflow consistency and service quality.
• Oversaw payroll, benefits, employee records, and policy compliance with a strong emphasis on data reliability and service quality.

HR & Administration Manager - ChildFund Sénégal - Sénégal

(2007 - 2013)

• Managed the HR and administration portfolio: recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, performance, policies, talent development, and operational support to managers.
• Developed the HR manual and strengthened organizational systems and internal processes to improve consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Master's - Human Resources Management and Change Management - Université Pierre-Mendès-France (2006) Grenoble

Professional Bachelor's - HR Management and Compensation & Benefits - Université Pierre-Mendès-France (2005) Grenoble