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Human Resources Section

Monica Oyas

Monica Oyas is Head of the Human Resources Section at the Commonwealth Secretariat. She is responsible for the section's overall management and works with the Secretariat's divisions to ensure that a high standard in human resource policy is maintained. 

Monica comes to the Secretariat from Kenya where she worked in the HR Profession for more than 23 years. She has filled numerous private and public sector posts including; Human Resource Country head for ABN AMRO Bank in Kenya, Director of Human Resources and Security Services at Kenya Airways Limited, and most recently Managing Consultant of TAI Consultants Limited. 

She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Political Science, a Master of Science Degree in Human Resource Development and a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations.

 

Dorothy Leathley

Dorothy is a Human Resource Assistant.  She deals with the recruitment and interview processes. Dorothy deals with commencement arrangements for new starters including flights, shipping and termination accommodation and also assists departing staff with their travel and shipping arrangements.

She deals with incoming mail and general enquiries for the Human Resources Section.