IRO/07/2023
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Chair CBA negotiations meetings between Employers and the Unions and act as secretary
- Prepare CBAs and ensure that they are registered.
- Advise employers in all Labour related issues i.e. obligations and rights of employers
- Assist members in resolving strike situations and initiating injunctive procedures in court as necessary.
- Represent employers in the Employment and Labour Relations Court
- Represent members in conciliations/ trade disputes.
- Represent FKE in social dialogue meetings.
- Prepare training materials in Industrial Relations and execute the training.
- Facilitate various Association Meetings and act as the secretary.
- Assist in collecting subscriptions and other FKE debts from members.
- Represent the Executive Director in various meetings as assigned.
- Perform other duties as required.Bachelor’s degree in law, HR or a related Social Science field.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations
- Current member of the IHRM
- 5 years’ progressive experience in Employment Law, Labour and Industrial Relations with specific practice in collective bargaining and grievance resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with Trade Unions and handle disputes, grievances and discipline issues.
- Ability to negotiate, conclude and prepare Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)
- Experience in preparing training contents and delivering trainings will be an added advantage.
KEY SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- Strong understanding of the tripartite movement, labour laws and labour structures in the country
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of labour relations management in various sectors,demonstrated knowledge of grievance and arbitration processes.
- Strong negotiation and relationships management skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage diverse tasks simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability working with highly confidential information
Method of Application
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their application (indicating current and expected salary), and detailed Curriculum Vitae with 3
professional referees through: [email protected] indicating the job title and reference number on the subject line to reach us not later than July 28, 2023. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
FKE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Executive Director/CEO
Federation of Kenya Employers
Waajiri House, Argwings Kodhek Rd, Milimani
P.O. Box 48311-00100, Nairobi
