The Kenya Tea Growers Association is a dynamic organization in
the tea industry, established to promote industry leadership and foster
profitable growth in harmony with good corporate citizenship and a sustainable
approach to business.
approach to business.
The Association seeks to recruit an innovative, dynamic and
results oriented professional to fill the position of Executive Officer who
will be based at its head office in Kericho.
Executive Officer
The Position
Reporting to the Chairman of the Association, the Executive
Officer will provide leadership and be responsible for promotion and
coordination of issues of common interest in industrial relations, cultivation
& processing of tea, advising on topical issues affecting the industry and
implementing the Executive Committee decisions.
Key Responsibilities
The jobholder will:
a) Drive and coordinate all negotiations on behalf of the
Association; this includes negotiation on Terms and Conditions of employment,
Recognition Agreements, Collective Bargaining Agreements and lobby relevant
stakeholders on behalf of the Association
b) Provide a strong focal point for a consensual approach to
current external challenges and spearhead the Association responses including
amongst others; levies, Tea Cess and Legislative developments.
c) Establish, maintain, and strengthen linkages for
collaboration and networking amongst members and other stakeholders.
d) On behalf of the Association, maintain close liaison
(including official representation where applicable) with key stakeholders such
as the Federation of Kenya Employers, National Industrial Training Authority,
EATTA and the Tea Board of Kenya.
e) Monitor economic, regulatory and other related trends in
order to determine their potential impact on plans and operations of the
Association.
f) Develop and nurture business relationships that can be
leveraged in order to achieve the Association’s objectives.
g) Establish relationships with all the existing related parties
and new parties of interest to the industry.
h) Oversee the overall management of the Association in order to
ensure that all key performance requirements are met.
i) Establish appropriate processes and tools for planning,
budgeting, reporting and monitoring progress.
j) Monitor the market activities in order to identify new business
opportunities.
k) Be responsible for the recruitment, performance management,
and identification of training needs and career development initiatives for
staff members working in the Association.
l) Monitor, guide, report and coordinate the Association
approach to a sustainable CSR strategy. This includes institutions owned or
managed by the Association.
The person
- Bachelor’s
degree. Qualification and experience in Law and or Human Resource
Management is desirable.
- At
least seven (7) years management experience, five of which should be in a
Senior Management level in business associations, business advocacy groups
or equivalent organizations.
- Strong
knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws, Agricultural Laws, International Labour
Standards, Industrial Relations Practice in Kenya, Industry Standards and
Trends in the Labour Market.
- Energetic,
entrepreneurial, self driven and of impeccable integrity.
- Innovative
with the ability to identify and harness new and existing opportunities to
grow the businesses.
- Conversant
with economic, political and social development issues at national,
regional and international levels.
- Possesses
excellent managerial and organizational development skills with the
ability to provide focused leadership.
- Communicates
clearly and in a concise manner (both orally and in writing).
- Possesses
strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to network
and develop strong business relationship
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements of this position, please submit an
application, including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail and telephone
contacts and the names and addresses of three referees.
Your application should reach us not later than 19th October
2012 and be addressed to:
The Chairman,
Kenya Tea Growers Association
Box 320-20200
Kericho
Kenya Tea Growers Association
Box 320-20200
Kericho
Email: keteagro@gmail.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
