Career Opportunities at Federation of Kenya Employers

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

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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

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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