Vacancies at Federation Of Kenya Employers

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day to day FKE liaison and serving as a link with contractors, engineers, surveyors, and the entire Consulting teams at the Construction site.
• Review Contract Documents with the Contractor on behalf of the Federation.
• Inspect construction work to ensure it meets standards and health and safety requirements.
• Observe the quality and progress of the construction to determine in general that it is proceeding in accordance with the Contracts.
• Notify the Federation and the Consulting team any deviations.
• Inspecting construction work and comparing it with drawings and specifications.
• Measuring and quality checking of building materials.
• Identifying defects and suggesting ways to correct them.
• Monitoring progress and reporting to FKE and the Consulting team and assist in the preparation of progress reports.
• Confirming the plans and documenting of work, along with measurements and samples.
• Checking that building regulations, legal and ecological requirements are adhered to. and discuss them with the Federation and the Consulting team for decision making.
• Attend project meetings as the Federations representative and report back in writing.
• Confirm all the tests that may be required by the Contract.
• Maintain detailed records of work at the construction site or as directed by the Federation.
• Review Applications for Payment submitted by the consultants.
• Assist the Federation in final inspection of the work done and review the documentation and record documents to be furnished to the Federation upon completion of the work.
• Liaise with the consultants to ensure appropriate financial, commercial, and legal risks relating to the project are documented.
• Be a member of the procurement team for the project.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
• Any other work that may be assigned by the Federation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Engineering/Architecture/Surveying/ Building Construction or related field.
• Holders of a considered. of works/ supervisor in a large construction site.
• Proven track record of handling construction projects successfully.

KEY SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Highly organized and a good planner Analytical skills, numeracy skills and keen on details
• Well-developed people skills and Team working skills.
• Commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and reporting skills Tact and Diplomacy Management and leadership skills Integrity and Ability to manage confidential information.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create content for social media messaging, web-optimization for BUSINESS Africa.
• Design social media infographics and videos for BUSINESSAfrica social media usage.
• Monitor trends, listen, update, and respond to FKE followers on social media platforms as per guidelines.
• Update the contact details of all Business Africa members.
• Update all BUSINESSAfrica social media platforms.
• Capture all events (images and video) involving BUSINESSAfrica and publish them on all Business
• Drafting Articles and opinion pieces on current issues.
• Utilize Search Engine Optimization (SEO) guidelines to drive web traffic and boost the reach of the different articles.
• Proofread and edit pieces before publication to ensure quality work is produced.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor's degree in PR &Communications/ Media
• Excellent written and spoken communication in French and English
• 1 Year of relevant work experience
• Excellent writing, editing (photo/video/text) skills
• In-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of social media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios by a corporate.
• Design knowledge and experience in utilizing Canva and Zoho will be an added advantage 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the PR & Communications Manager in implementing the internal and external communication strategy. 
• Facilitate media monitoring of FKE coverage across print, tv, radio and digital media.
• Drafting articles, news releases, weekly newsletters, and other communication to members
• With guidance of the PR & Communications Manager, develop content addition of links to/from the site.
• Support the PR & Communications Manager in editing and arranging for production of corporate communication tools (annual report, communication kit, brochures, banners, newsletters, e-shots, and other brand standards).
• Review FKE corporate communication materials, brand, and package them appropriately.
• Edit and produce speaker support presentation materials and speeches for the Executive Director (digital, print and PowerPoint)
• Support execution of the Federation's events to enhance stakeholder engagement.
• Support the implementation of the communications/ marketing plan for FKE, its products and services.
• Support with graphic design of visuals and videos for use in FKE
• Communications Channels and where needed coordinate with external designers, agencies, and vendors to support the same.
• Execution of the FKE Digital Communications strategy & support in managing the social media
• Supporting the PR & Communications manager in media relations activities including organizing media briefings and development of press releases amongst other communication materials
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Communication/Languages/Linguistics/ Literature or Mass Communication
• Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations
• Relevant Professional certificate
• 6 years of working experience in Public Relations and Communications 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Execute Director in high level meetings and travel requirements by ensuring that required protocols are observed, accommodation bookings, travel, logistics, and all related correspondence are well coordinated.
• Assist the Executive Director in preparing board communication, coordination of board meetings and documentation.
• Board reporting and support.
• Follows up and report on implementation of all Management, Committees and Board resolutions.
• Providing, managing and maintaining comprehensive business status reporting with robust key performance indicators, dashboards and performance metrics to support key business decisions.
• Develop concepts papers, periodic progress reports and annual reports sh achievements against planned targets as well as providing justification for performance variance and areas of improvement.
• Interpreting organizational data into meaningful trends for strategic decision making.
• Providing the Executive Director with a regular comprehensive status report of various deliverables by Heads of departments.
• Supporting the Executive Director in reviewing the existing processes, researching, providing recommendations and implementing efficiency
• improvement systems & technologies to facilitate smooth running of the . Serve as apoint of contact and interface office and external clients and partners.
• Facilitate internal and external information sharing and communication from the Office of the Executive Director throughout the organisation, with the Social Partners, partners and other stakeholders.
• Assist in preparation of the es, talking points and presentations when required and liaising with other key department heads in such preparations.
• Tracking action points from all meetings attended by the Executive Director and follow up with respective persons for timely actions.
• Serve as a Personal Assistant and as an alternative Executive Assistant when required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree in social science, Economics, business administration or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable office operations and demonstrated administrative experience supporting C-Level Executives
• Post Graduate Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Operations Management will be an added advantage
• Experience from a membership-based organisation will be an advantage

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct legal research and prepare internal briefings on matters relating to employment, labour laws and social policy.
• Provide reports and summaries on upcoming Employment and Labour Relations Court matters
• Provide support in preparation and drafting of memorandums
• Track the legislative calendars at the Executive level, National Assembly, Senate and County levels to identify all upcoming matters on Employment and Labour Relations
• Track the status of various Bills, identify employer issues and maintain an updated tracker report
• Provide research support in other Employment, Legal, Policy matters within the Federation
• Draft correspondence and advisories
• Provide support to legal and Industrial Relations Department
• Maintain up to date records on Bills, memorandums and other policy instruments
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in law (LLB)
• A Post graduate Diploma in Law with a current practising Certificate
• Experience in conducting research assignments and report witing
• 2 Years of relevant work experience 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Content generation for the E-Waajiri portal
• Editorial responsibilities for the legal and Industrial Relations content uploaded on the portal in liaison with the editorial committee.
• Ensure that the content on the portal is up to date and complies with the current laws and regulations.
• Guide colleagues on development of new content and maintain existing content, as well as developing new services on the E-Waajiri portal.
• Drafting articles and other content, and editing content submitted by other colleagues to ensure that complex messages are easy to understand.
• Lead and organize internal expert groups aimed at quality assurance of content.
• Coordinate and lead processes with external content and solution providers.
• Reply to members questions raised from and regarding the E-Waajiri portal. Prepare periodic reports on the members portal and present to management to inform decision making.
• Present the portal and other digital services in internal and external fora and to members.
• Working closely with the PR & Communications team to promote awareness creation and publicity of the E-Waajiri members portal.
• Mobilising members for the uptake of services through the E-Waajiri portal

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in law (LLB), preferably with experience in labour law and Industrial Relations
• Experience in preparing complex legal guidelines and insights in a simple way to make it easily understood by a wide audience
• Experience gained from digitalization projects, online services and publishing will be considered an asset
• Interest in and understanding of digital technology
• The candidates will be expected as part of their application to submit samples of edited legal documents 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handling Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations and advising employers on how to manage them.
• Assisting members in dealing with trade disputes & strikes and liaising with trade unions and the Ministry of Labour for the quick settlement of trade disputes.
• Supporting Associations in their Meetings, Negotiations and other administrative needs to ensure that all the affairs of the associations are run smoothly.
• Coordinating operations related to Industrial Relations Policy Working groups
• Handling conciliation and consultation meetings
• Developing Industrial Relations training materials and supporting the Training Department to provide training activities
• Developing and reviewing Industrial Relations policies, procedures and guidelines
• Representing Employers at the Employment and Labour Relations Court Representing FKE in tripartite and other assigned meetings and forums on Employment and Labour Relations matters
• Recruitment of new members and collection of subscriptions
• Developing content for the Members Portal
• Mobilising members to uptake services from the Members Portal
• Performing other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Law, or a related Social Science field.
• Post Graduate qualifications in Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations
• Current member of a professional body
• 5 years hands on experience in Labour and Industrial Relations
• Ability to lead negotiations, conclude, prepare Collective Bargaining
• Agreements (CBAs) and ensure their registration.
• Experience in preparing training contents and delivering training will be an added advantage.