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Legal/Industrial Relations Officers

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

Training and Consultant Officer

TC/07/2023

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Coordinating and taking part in development of training materials 
• Delivery of trainings on HR & Employment matters such as Discipline Management, Managing Employment contracts & separation, Industrial Relations, OSH, Labour laws, PreCBA Negotiations, Outplacement among others
• Mobilising participants to sign up for various training courses as per the training calendar
• Sourcing for training and consulting assignments through tendering, bidding and proposal writing to meet revenue targets, promote business growth and profitability.
• Competitively Marketing and communicating FKE Training & Consulting products and services
• Executing Organizational Development assignments such as: HR Audits, Formulation & Review of HR Policy & Procedures Manuals, Recruitment & Selection Services for clients
• Conducting research & benchmarking on Services to provide market insights and inform Training & Consulting programs.
• Analyze client requirements and develop customized training programs to bridge the identified gaps.
• Developing content and delivery of virtual and online self-paced learning programs
• Analysing feedback and evaluation received from Training & Consulting initiatives to inform future assignments.
• Identifying and building relationships with partners to strengthen Training & Consulting services.
• Maintaining a potential clients data base for future use and ensure constant follow up on the services rendered.
• Maintaining an up-to-date database of training alumni and participants.
• Advising the Manager on service enhancing and quality measures to boost satisfaction and service uptake.
• Participate in development of training calendars, schedules and timetables.
• Management of information to and emanating from other departments.
• Assisting in the coordination of training programs countrywide.
• Preparing timely and accurate weekly, monthly and adhoc training & consulting reports.
• Conducting post-training evaluation.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education, Psychology or a related discipline. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Post Graduate Diploma in HR, CHRP qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar role in a busy organisation.
• Member of IHRM or other relevant professional bodies
• Practical hands-on experience in Training and in Organisational Development assignments
• Experience in Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Business Development.

KEY SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Curriculum Development skills
• Professional Training Skills in Adult Pedagogy.
• Prowess in content packaging on PPT and other emerging platforms.
• Experience in developing and reviewing HR Policies, recruitment & selection, HR Auditing and other HR related assignments
• Business Development and Marketing skills
• Tech-savvy in use of digital, social media communication and marketing.
• Excellent Interpersonal planning, organization skills and coordination Skills.
• Creativity & Innovation
• Report Writing Skills 
• Effective Communication skills: spoken and in writing.
• Ability to package services and market them
• Business Development skills including prospecting and closing businesses.
• A dependable, diplomatic, confident and presentable individual

Policy Advocacy Intern

RI/07/2023

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Policy analysis
• Analyzing the trade disputes letters received from the ministry of labour
• Conducting Research to inform FKE policy positions on Social, Economic, Labour & Employment matters.
• Bills tracking at all levels of government.
• Preparation of executive briefs on Social, Economic, Labour & Employment matters
• Tracking outcomes of policy proposals by FKE
• Implementation of the FKE advocacy agenda
• Performing any other relevant duties as requested

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Public Policy or related field.
• Attachment experience in a busy work environment in economic, social or employment research
• Passion and interest in conducting Economic research.
• Expert level knowhow in use of statistical software (s) 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point

KEY SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Data management and analytical skills
• Goal oriented, youthful, dynamic, passionate, and self-motivated person
• A team player, creative and innovative with ability to solve problems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently in across cultural team.
• A fast learner, organized and goal-oriented person
• A positive attitude, good people skills and ability to learn fast and practice
• Unquestionable integrity

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: Recruitment@fke-Kenya.org 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.

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Federation of Kenya Employers
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