Job Title: Executive Officer
The Position
Reporting to the Chairman of the Association, the Executive Officer will provide leadership and be responsible for promotion and coordination of issues of common interest in industrial relations, cultivation & processing of tea, advising on topical issues affecting the industry and implementing the Executive Committee decisions.
Key Responsibilities
The jobholder will:
a) Drive and coordinate all negotiations on behalf of the Association; this includes negotiation on Terms and Conditions of employment, Recognition Agreements, Collective Bargaining Agreements and lobby relevant stakeholders on behalf of the Association
b) Provide a strong focal point for a consensual approach to current external challenges and spearhead the Association responses including amongst others; levies, Tea Cess and Legislative developments.
c) Establish, maintain, and strengthen linkages for collaboration and networking amongst members and other stakeholders.
d) On behalf of the Association, maintain close liaison (including official representation where applicable) with key stakeholders such as the Federation of Kenya Employers, National Industrial Training Authority, EATTA and the Tea Board of Kenya.
e) Monitor economic, regulatory and other related trends in order to determine their potential impact on plans and operations of the Association.
f) Develop and nurture business relationships that can be leveraged in order to achieve the Association’s objectives.
g) Establish relationships with all the existing related parties and new parties of interest to the industry.
h) Oversee the overall management of the Association in order to ensure that all key performance requirements are met.
i) Establish appropriate processes and tools for planning, budgeting, reporting and monitoring progress.
j) Monitor the market activities in order to identify new business opportunities.
k) Be responsible for the recruitment, performance management, and identification of training needs and career development initiatives for staff members working in the Association.
l) Monitor, guide, report and coordinate the Association approach to a sustainable CSR strategy. This includes institutions owned or managed by the Association.
The person
- Bachelor’s degree. Qualification and experience in Law and or Human Resource Management is desirable.
- At least seven (7) years management experience, five of which should be in a Senior Management level in business associations, business advocacy groups or equivalent organizations.
- Strong knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws, Agricultural Laws, International Labour Standards, Industrial Relations Practice in Kenya, Industry Standards and Trends in the Labour Market.
- Energetic, entrepreneurial, self driven and of impeccable integrity.
- Innovative with the ability to identify and harness new and existing opportunities to grow the businesses.
- Conversant with economic, political and social development issues at national, regional and international levels.
- Possesses excellent managerial and organizational development skills with the ability to provide focused leadership.
- Communicates clearly and in a concise manner (both orally and in writing).
- Possesses strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to network and develop strong business relationship
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements of this position, please submit an application, including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail and telephone contacts and the names and addresses of three referees.
Your application should reach us not later than 19th October 2012 and be addressed to:
The Chairman,
Kenya Tea Growers Association
Box 320-20200
Kericho
Email: keteagro@gmail.com
Deadline: 19th Oct 2012
No comments:
Post a Comment