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.
Manager- Human Resources and Administration
Reporting to the Chief Manager-Finance and Operations, the successful candidate will manage and coordinate HR and Administration activities in the Federation.
This position is
responsible for interpreting applying the HR policies on a daily basis and
advising senior management, in addition to talent, performance, employee
motivation and separation management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop,
formulate and implement HR strategies and initiatives.
- Review, develop
and administer HR and administration policies and procedures.
- Implement the
performance management system and propose competitive remuneration
policies.
- Provide sound HR
advice to management and manage and support the staff welfare function.
- Take proper
custody of HR records and manage all HR related statutory compliance
requirements.
- Oversee the
Administration and Procurement functions.
Minimum
requirements:
- MBA in HR
Management or first degree in Social Sciences and a Post-graduate Diploma
in HR.
- Minimum of 8
years experience in senior management position ¡n HR and Administration.
- Proficiency in
Ms Office Suite of Packages and experience in working with HRMIS.
- Strategic Human
Resource Planning skills
- Organizational
restructuring and change management skills
- Job Analysis and
competency profiling.
- Planning,
organization, and analytical skills.
Executive Legal Assistant
This position will be the Personal Assistant to the Executive Director, performing a wide range of administrative, legal, office support and board related duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft board
meetings agenda for approval and communicate with board members.
- Collect board
papers, memos and support documents from staff and review them before
approval by the Executive Director.
- Prepare all
board documents/files and take and prepare minutes during board meetings.
- Review legal
matters concerning FKE and coordinate the appointment of law firms for
FKE.
- Prepare position
papers and speeches for various events, press conferences and advocacy initiatives.
- Provide support
¡n International Relations and act as liaison with regional and
international partners.
Minimum
requirements:
- LLB Degree,
CPS(K) and an Advocate of the High Court.
- Five years
experience handling court matters.
- Strong computer
skills and knowledge of relevant software.
- Communication
skills in English and French.
- Planning,
organization, and analytical skills.
Administrative Assistant -Western Kenya
Based in Kisumu and reporting to the Regional Manager-Western, this position will provide professional support and assistance to the Regional Manager by coordinating day to day office activities with members of the Western Kenya Region to facilitate the efficient operation of the regional office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform general
administrative and secretarial duties.
- Handle requests
for information and data and resolve administrative problems and
inquiries.
- Prepare written
responses to routine enquiries.
- Prepare and
maintain documents including correspondences, reports, drafts, memos and
emails.
- Schedule
appointments and coordinate meetings including recording and distributing
minutes.
Minimum
requirements:
- KCSE mean grade
C, and a Diploma in Business Management and Secretarial studies.
- A minimum of 5
years experience in a busy office.
- Strong computer
skills and knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and
systems.
- Knowledge of
operating of standard office equipment.
- Ability to
operate standard office equipment and knowledge of principles and
practices of basic office management.
- Excellent
communication, planning and organization skills.
Interested and
qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing detailed
curriculum vitae, current salary copies of certificates and testimonials and
three references the following email address: recruitment@fke-kenya.org so as
to reach the undersigned not later than June 25th, 2013.
Only successful
candidates will be contacted.
The Executive Director,
Federation of Kenya Employers,
P O BOX 483II —00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
