The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is the national umbrella
organization for employers in Kenya and its key mandate is to promote the
interests of employers.
FKE seeks to ensure that national labour and social policy provides an environment favourable to enterprise sustainability and job creation.
FKE wishes to engage dynamic and results driven professionals to fill the
following positions:FKE seeks to ensure that national labour and social policy provides an environment favourable to enterprise sustainability and job creation.
Head of Management Consultancy Services -Re-Advertisement
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the primary objective of this position is to meet the service obligations as contracted by members/clients and to grow the consultancy services business by transforming both quality of service delivery and quality of consultancy services portfolio.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing
and implementing a strategy for the consultancy services in FKE,
developing tactical plans to improve and grow management consultancy
business.
- Plan
and coordinate delivery of consultancy services as well as develop cost
controls to ensure profitability.
- Provide
effective leadrship to direct reports (subordinates).
- Develop,
Implement and maintain service delivery systems (policies, processes and
tools) for consultancy services as well as maintain high quality
management consultancy services portfolio.
Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills)
- Degree
in business management or other relevant qualification and an MBA
- At
least eight years experience in senior management consulting services.
- Corporate
work experience especially conducting Job Evaluation Recruitment and
Selection is an added advantage.
- Demonstrated
strong planning, leadership, negotiation, communication & report
writing skills are required.
Senior Legal Officer
- Reporting
to the Head of Legal and Industrial Relations, the successful candidate
will be responsible for providing, sound legal, industrial relations and
employment conditions advice to employers.
- Negotiate
CBAs for Employers. Represent member organizations in trade disputes at
the Ministry of Labour and the industrial court.
- The
incumbent will be expected to contribute to membership satisfaction and
growth through provision of quality service delivery as well as
recruitment of new members.
Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills)
- LLB
degree from a recognized university and an advocate of the high court, at
least 8 years post qualification experience in law practice, Industrial
Relations and Employment Conditions.
- Demonstrated
competency in drafting legal instruments, dealing with Trade Unions,
Ministry of Labour and handling disputes, grievances and disciplinary
issues.
- Excellent
skills of Negotiation, CBA management, Interpersonal & Communication.
Branch Manager -
Industrial Relations – Branch Positions
Reporting to the Head of Legal and Industrial Relations the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Reporting to the Head of Legal and Industrial Relations the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- S/he
will be officer overall in-charge of the station, providing sound Legal
& Industrial Relations advice to employers.
- S/he
will advise employers on negotiation procedures, employment matters, and
represent them in trade disputes at the Ministry of Labour and the
industrial court when required. Assist employers in CBA negotiations.
- S/he
will also be expected to contribute to membership satisfaction and growth
through quality service delivery as well as recruitment of new members.
- The
incumbent will handle office administration and supervise staff, support
member training, manage branch budget, secure business in consultancy and
training for FKE.
Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills)
- Degree
in Law or Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations and at least 8
years post qualification experience in labour, employment and Industrial
Relations.
- Sound
knowledge of labour laws and industrial relations, must be proficient in
the use of Microsoft Office Suite packages.
- Demonstrated
ability to deal with Trade Unions and handle disputes, grievances and
disciplinary issues at all levels.
- Ability
to negotiate, conclude and prepare Collective Bargaining Agreements
(CBAs).
Legal Officer
Reporting to the Head of Legal and Industrial Relations, the successful candidate will be responsible for
Reporting to the Head of Legal and Industrial Relations, the successful candidate will be responsible for
- providing
sound Legal and Industrial Relations advice to employers.
- S/he
will advise employers on negotiation procedures, employment matters, and
represent them in trade disputes at the Ministry of Labour and the
industrial court.
- S/he
will also be expected to contribute to membership satisfaction &
growth as well as support in member training.
Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills)
- LLB
degree and an advocate of the high court.
- Must
have at least 5 years post qualification experience with proven track
record handling CBAs.
- Must
have sound knowledge of labour laws and industrial relations coupled with
demonstrated competency in drafting legal instruments including employment
contracts, memorandums, opinions and organization policies and manuals.
- Must
have demonstrated ability to deal with Trade Unions and handle disputes,
grievances and discipline issues, negotiate and management of CBAs.
Industrial Relations Officer
Reporting to the Head of Legal and Industrial Relations the successful candidate will be responsible for
Reporting to the Head of Legal and Industrial Relations the successful candidate will be responsible for
- providing
industrial relations advice to employers.
- S/he
will advise employers on negotiation procedures, employment matters.
- S/he
must represent them in trade disputes at the Ministry of Labour and the industrial
court when required.
- S/he
will also be expected to contribute to membership satisfaction and growth
through quality service delivery as well as recruitment of new members.
Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills)
- Degree
in Law or Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations and at least 5
years post qualification experience as industrial or labour relations
officer.
- Sound
knowledge of labour laws and industrial relations.
- Demonstrated
ability to deal with Trade Unions and handle disputes, grievances and
discipline issues and ability to negotiate, conclude and prepare CBAs.
- Must
have excellent interpersonal, negotiations and communication skills.
- Experience
in training is an added advantage
An attractive and competitive remuneration package commensurate
with one’s experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful
candidates.
Interested and qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, current salary, expected remuneration, copies of certificates and testimonials and three references with a day time telephone contact and send to the following email address:
Recruitment@fke-Kenya.org to reach the undersigned not later than Friday, March 30, 2012.
Hard copies of applications and CVs can be sent to:
The Executive Director, Federation of Kenya Employers, P. O. Box48311- 00100 Nairobi.
Or hand delivered at their offices at Waajiri House, Argwings Kodhek Road- Milimani, Nairobi.
Interested and qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, current salary, expected remuneration, copies of certificates and testimonials and three references with a day time telephone contact and send to the following email address:
Recruitment@fke-Kenya.org to reach the undersigned not later than Friday, March 30, 2012.
Hard copies of applications and CVs can be sent to:
The Executive Director, Federation of Kenya Employers, P. O. Box48311- 00100 Nairobi.
Or hand delivered at their offices at Waajiri House, Argwings Kodhek Road- Milimani, Nairobi.