Senior Officer, Collective Bargaining Negotiations (Re-Advertisement) at Salaries and Remuneration Commission

Job Purpose

• This position is responsible for the analysis and interpretation of data on Collective Bargaining Negotiations for the public sector in line with the Guidelines.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Analyse data and information relating to Collective Bargaining Negotiations for Public sector organizations;
• Analyse Collective Bargaining Negotiations (CBN) proposals based on set parameters and make recommendations;
• Collect, Collate and update the data base relating to Collective Bargaining Negotiations;
• Participate in the review of CBN guidelines;
• Participate in the preparation of the departmental work plan and compilation of budget estimates;
• Implement the functional risk management framework;
• Comply with relevant statutory requirements, Government Circulars and Commission policies;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Supervisor;
• Draft letters communicating the Commission’s decisions to relevant stakeholders in the Public Sector;
• Prepare reports arising from the proceedings of the technical Committee on Collective Bargaining Negotiations;
• Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to achieve operational excellence; and
• Develop individual work plans, monitor own performance and seek requisite support to ensure delivery of agreed targets.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• N/A

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Computer
• Office furniture and equipment

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Analytical
• Operational

Working Conditions

• Office setting with occasional travel out of office.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Human Resource, Public Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resources/Industrial Relations/ CHRPII/Diploma in Law or in a related field;

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Proven relevant experience of at least six (6) years, in a reputable organisation.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
• Be conversant with Public Service Policies and practices on remuneration systems.
• Good understanding of the Kenyan labour laws.
• Knowledge of public finance management principles and processes;
• A good understanding of public Sector, industrial relations and application of labour laws
• 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.
• Good analytical and communication skills.