Thursday, 18 April 2013

FKE Senior Legal Officer Jobs in Nairobi and Kisumu Kenya


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 dynamic and results driven professionals to fill the following positions:

Senior Legal Officer  


2 Positions

(Nairobi & Kisumu)

Reporting to the Manager – Western Region, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing sound legal and industrial relations advice to employers. 
She/he will advise employers on negotiation procedures, employment matters, and represent them in trade disputes at the Ministry of Labour and the Industrial court. 
She/he will also be expected to contribute to membership satisfaction and growth through quality service delivery as well as recruitment of new members.

Minimum Requirements;
  • LLB from a recognized university, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, 
  • At least 7 years post qualification experience with proven track record in litigation, 
  • Sound knowledge of labour laws and industrial relations, 
  • Demonstrated competency in drafting legal instruments including employment Contracts, memoranda, opinions and organization policies and manuals, 
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with Trade Unions and handle disputes, grievances and disciplinary issues, 
  • Ability to negotiate and prepare Collective Bargaining Agreements, 
  • Experience in training is an added advantage,
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
An attractive and competitive remuneration package commensurate with one’s experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful candidates. 
Interested and qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, current salary, expected remuneration, copies of certificates and testimonials and three  references with a day time telephone contact and send to the following email address: recruitment@fke-kenya.org to reach the undersigned not later than April 30, 2013. 
Only successful candidates will be contacted. 
Hard copies of applications and CVs can be sent to: 
The Executive Director, 
Federation of Kenya Employers, 
P. O. Box48311-00100 
Nairobi. 
Or hand delivered at their offices at Waajiri House, Argwings Kodhek Road- Milimani, Nairobi

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