Federation of Kenya Employers Legal / Industrial Relations Officer (Mombasa) Jobs
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Federation of Kenya Employers Legal / Industrial Relations Officer (Mombasa) Jobs
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is the national umbrella organization for employers in Kenya and its key mandate is to promote the interests of employers.
FKE seeks to ensure that national labour and social policy provides an environment favourable to enterprise sustainability and job creation. We are seeking to engage passionate and results driven professionals to fill the following positions: Legal / Industrial Relations Officer (Mombasa).
Reporting to the Manager, Industrial Relations, the Industrial Relations Officer will be responsible for assisting members in matters of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations, legal consultations, trainings and conciliation of disputes at the Ministry of Labour.
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 FKE in various meetings as assigned
• Perform other duties as required
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, HR or a related Social Science field.
• Post Graduate
Diploma in Law, Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations
• Current member of the IHRM/LSK
• 6 years’ progressive experience in Labour and Industrial Relations with specific practice in
collective bargaining and grievance resolution. A legal background and experience will be
an added advantage.
• 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 training 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.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Federation of Kenya Employers Legal / Industrial Relations Officer (Mombasa) Jobs
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