Principal Officer- Collective Bargaining Negotiation at Salaries & Renumeration Commission

Job Grade: RL 4
Directorate: Remuneration Services
Reporting to: Deputy Director, Collective Bargaining Negotiations Job Type:

Job Description

Job purpose

To provide technical support in Collective Bargaining Negotiations (CBN) in line with Commission’s mandate.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute the Commissions Strategy on Collective Bargaining Negotiations;
• Implement policies, procedures and manuals on Collective Bargaining Negotiation processes;
• Contribute to the preparation of budgets for programs and ensure optimal utilization;
• Contribute to the development and implements the functional risk management framework.
• Ensure compliance on all statutory requirements, Government Circulars and Commission policies.
• Analysis of data and information in collaboration with other departments, relating to Collective Bargaining Negotiations for Public Service organizations;
• Analyse Collective Bargaining Negotiations (CBN) proposals based on appropriate parameters and make recommendations;
• Contribute to the development and regular review of CBN guidelines;
• Undertake CBN analysis in consultation with the Ministry of Labour to ensure that CBN and Agreements are consistent with the mandate of the Commission;
• Undertake comparative analysis on remuneration and benefits in comparable sectors for purposes of recommendations;
• Maintain an up to date CBA data base to ensure ease of retrieval, confidentiality and consistency in decision making;
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to Supervisor;
• Contribute to the development of the Work plan, policies and procedures of the Department;
• Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to achieve operational excellence.
• Develop individual work plans, monitor own performance and seek requisite support to ensure delivery of agreed targets

Qualification and Personal Specification

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Human Resources, Public and Business Administration or other relevant field from a recognized university;
• Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resources/Industrial Relations/CHRP II/Law or in a related field;
• Certificate in Labour Laws;
• Certificate in Leadership from a recognized institution;
• Relevant work experience of at least eight (8) years in a reputable organization;
• Relevant professional qualification.
• Membership to relevant professional body

Key Competencies

• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
• Knowledge of public finance management principles and processes;
• Demonstrated knowledge in compensation and remuneration policy formulation;
• Ability to deliver results in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Ability to identify customer needs and deliver service excellence.
• Demonstrate knowledge in relevant legislation and applicable standards.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills;
• Strong Communication skills both written and verbal.
• Report writing and presentation skills