Principal Officer, Collective Bargaining Negotiation

Job Purpose

• This position is responsible for execution of the Commission’s Strategy on Collective Bargaining Negotiations for the public sector and making appropriate recommendations.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

 Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance on all statutory requirements, Government Circulars and Commission policies;
• Review the analysed data relating to Collective Bargaining Negotiations for Public sector institutions;
• Review the Collective Bargaining Negotiations (CBN) proposals based on appropriate parameters;
• Provide technical input to the development and review of training curriculum Collective Bargaining Negotiations;
• Contribute to the development and regular review of CBN guidelines;
• Provide input into the departmental work plan and compile budget estimates to inform the departmental planning process;
• Lead the development and performance management of staff that report to the position for the achievement of both individual and departmental goals;
• Carry out training needs assessment and propose training programmes for departmental staff;
• Mentor and coach staff that report to the position; and
• Identify and evaluate risks and implications of all of the departmental activities.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Implement policies, procedures and manuals on Collective Bargaining Negotiation processes;
• Undertake CBN analysis in consultation with the Ministry of Labour to ensure that CBN and Agreements are consistent with the mandate of the Commission;
• Conduct comparative analysis of the submitted Collective Bargaining Agreements as well as remuneration and benefits data against set parameters and make appropriate recommendations;
• Work closely with the Employment and Labour Relations Court to ensure that the Commission’s advice is obtained before CBAs are registered;
• Ensure consistency and uniformity on Labour Relations matters relating to remuneration and benefits in the public sector;
• Train, sensitize and provide technical support to public sector institutions to build capacity in Collective Bargaining Negotiations
• Liaise with the Ministry in charge of Labour and Social Protection as well as the Employment and Labour Relations Court on all ongoing and emerging CBN matters;
• Maintain an up to date CBA data base to ensure ease of retrieval, confidentiality and consistency in decision making;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Head of Department;
• Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to achieve operational excellence.
• Develop individual work plans, monitor own performance and seek requisite support to ensure delivery of agreed targets

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Human Resources, Public and Business Administration or other relevant field from a recognized university;
• Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Human Resources, Public and Business Administration or other relevant field from a recognized university is an added advantage;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Relevant Professional qualification where applicable.
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Relevant work experience of at least eight (8) four (4) of which must be in a comparable position in a reputable organization.