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 position of Industrial Relations Officers.
Reporting to the Manager, Industrial Relations, the Industrial Relations Officers will be responsible for assisting members in matters of CBA negotiations, legal consultations, trainings and conciliation of disputes at the Ministry of Labour.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related Social Science field
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations
Current member of the IHRM
5-10 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, COMPENTENCIES 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
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
Job Requirements
Required education
: Post-graduate education
Required relevant work experience
: 5 years
Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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