Job Description

Job Description/Requirements

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 passionate and results driven professionals to fill the following positions:

5. Legal/Industrial Relations Interns – LI/04/2022

Reporting to the Manager, Legal Services, FKE seeks to recruit Legal/ Industrial Relations Interns. The Interns will be offered a learning opportunity to gain practical skills and experience needed for the profession. They will be trained to support the department in achievement of the following roles:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide reports and summaries on upcoming Employment and Labour Relations matters
• Conduct legal research and prepare internal briefings on matters relating to labour laws and social policy
• Attending to members and taking instructions
• Assist in billing and collection of debts from members
• Attending to Court mentions and registration of CBAs
• Attend to weekly meeting and submit reports
• Support in preparing summaries of Court judgment from the ELRC
• Provide support in drafting of Court pleadings
• Provide research support in other Industrial Relations, Employment, Legal, Policy matters within the Federation
• Draft correspondence
• Provide support to legal and Industrial Relations Department as requested
• Prepare documentation to facilitate CBA negotiations
• Undertake assigned administrative tasks in management of the members portal

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Post graduate Diploma in Law or Human Resources Management will be an added advantage
• One year work experience gained from pupillage/attachments or their equivalent in Legal & Employment matters

KEY SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
• Excellent Interpersonal and people management skills
• Strong oral communication and writing skills
• Proficiency in computers
• A fast learner with interests and passion in Employment and Labour Relations matters
• Research & Analytical skills
• Legal drafting skills
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• A team player with a positive attitude and drive

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their application (indicating current and expected salary), and detailed Curriculum Vitae with 3 professional referees through: Recruitment@fke-Kenya.org indicating the job title and reference number on the subject line to reach us not later than April 20, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

FKE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Executive Director/CEO
Federation of Kenya Employers
Waajiri House, Argwings Kodhek Rd, Milimani
P.O. Box 48311-00100
Nairobi

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