Deputy Director – Labour & Industrial Relations

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Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Coordinating the development and implementation of the labor and industrial relations strategy;
• Leading in the preparation of the divisional annual work plan;
• Leading the development of policies, systems and procedures that contribute to the legal framework to strengthen the provision of industrial relations services;
• Coordinating the implementation of the division’s budget;
• Leading in the preparation, implementation and submission of the divisional Quarterly Reports;
• Coordinating the sensitization of the staff on all labour and industrial relations risks arising from legal suits and policies and procedures executed by the Commission;
• Organizing and coordination of research on the best labour practices, labour instruments, conventions, labour laws in the labour market;
• Coordinating the provision of legal advisory services on labour and industrial relations matters, registered disputes and Management of employee discipline procedures and process;
• Coordinating the development of legal advisory opinions to the Commission Secretary;
• Coordinating the preparation of Board Papers on labour and industrial matters;
• Coordinating the preparation of Recognition and Collective Agreements in liaison with relevant stakeholders;
• Developing and implementing industrial relations strategies that foster harmonious industrial relations between the Commission and its social partners;
• Coordinating the drafting and submission of Parliamentary responses by different service areas of the Commission;
• Coordinating engagements with social partners, relevant state and nonstate agencies on all matters related to industrial relations;
• Coordinating the management of all Trade Disputes, Union and employee grievances and develop comprehensive alternative dispute resolution mechanisms on behalf of the Commission; and
• Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director -Legal Services/Labour and Industrial Relations for a minimum period of three (3) years

OR

• Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Valid Advocates Practicing certificate;
• Certificate in a Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
• House Allowance: Applicable rates
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
• Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.