Batje Chibafa

I am an insightful HR practitioner and leader; frequently called upon for visionary ideas and solutions. I have often been called a servant leader, leading by example and encourage others to do the same. My previous assignments include leading HR interventions for International NGOs in The Caribbean, talent search in the United States of America, leadership and talent development activities in Southern Africa and providing career coaching and resume writing services to Humanitarians globally. With over 15 years’ experience in the Human Resources field I have partnered with Humanitarian organizations in an advisory capacity and supported Humanitarians in their individual career development plans. I am the Founder and Managing Partner for HUMHR and here is my story:“I used to get lots of requests from friends and friends of friends to review their CV’s and to answer questions on their careers. Which jobs I thought they should apply for, how to negotiate contracts, 2 offers - which one should they take? How to handle issues with their supervisors and sometimes employees, how to manage performance, how to deal with conflict in the workplace etc. I became a sounding board for all career related issues to my friends and their friends.They would send me emails asking how to handle sensitive career related issues? They would send me job descriptions and ask if it was worth applying and whether they are a good fit for the job. Initially I did it in my free time but as the positive feedback grew on how my insights and advice led to desired and sometimes life changing outcomes, I decided to make a career out of it. Words cannot describe the immense satisfaction I feel when I contribute to people achieving their career goals. This has always been a passion of mine and that’s how HUMHR was born!” I also have a natural ability to quickly match people with the right jobs which makes me an asset during high volume recruitment drives when organizations need that "extra pair of hands