| Job Title | Principal Officer, Collective Bargaining Negotiation | |
| Grade | RL4 | |
| Corporation/Organization | Salaries and Remuneration Commission | |
| Directorate | Remuneration Services | |
| Department | Collective Bargaining Negotiations | |
| Division | N/A | |
| Section / Unit | N/A | |
| Location / Work Station | Nairobi (Head office) | |
| Reporting Relationships | |
| Reports to | Deputy Director, Collective Bargaining Negotiations | |
| Direct Reports | Senior officer, Collective Bargaining Negotiations | |
| Indirect Reports | N/A | |
| 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 | |
| I. 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.
| |
| II. 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 Dimensions: | |
| I. Financial Responsibility | |
| Provide input to the departmental budget and plan. | |
| II. Responsibility for Physical Assets | |
- Computer; and
- Office furniture and equipment.
| |
| III. Decision Making / Job Influence | |
- Managerial
- Analytical; and
- Operational.
| |
| IV. Working Conditions | |
| Office setting with occasional travel out of office. | |
| 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 | |
- Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resources/Industrial Relations/CHRP II/Diploma in Law or in a related field;
- Membership to Relevant professional body
| |
| 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 organisation; | |
| Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes: |
- Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
- Knowledge of public finance management principles and processes;
- Demonstrated knowledge in compensation and remuneration policy formulation;
- Ability to deliver results in a complex and dynamic environment.
- Ability to identify customer needs and deliver service excellence.
- Demonstrate knowledge in relevant legislation and applicable standards.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills;
- Strong Communication skills both written and verbal; and
- Report writing and presentation skills.
|
| | | |