Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Vision To be a transformative teaching service for quality education Mission To professionalize the teaching service for quality education and development Core Values Professionalism: All TSC employees shall observe requirements for professional conduct. The employees are expected to apply the skills, knowledge, competencies that meet ...

Responsibilities or duties

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Coordinating the development and implementation of the labor and industrial relations strategy;
• Leading in the preparation of the divisional annual work plan;
• Leading the development of policies, systems and procedures that contribute to the legal framework to strengthen the provision of industrial relations services;
• Coordinating the implementation of the division’s budget;
• Leading in the preparation, implementation and submission of the divisional Quarterly Reports;
• Coordinating the sensitization of the staff on all labour and industrial relations risks arising from legal suits and policies and procedures executed by the Commission;
• Organizing and coordination of research on the best labour practices, labour instruments, conventions, labour laws in the labour market;
• Coordinating the provision of legal advisory services on labour and industrial relations matters, registered disputes and Management of employee discipline procedures and process;
• Coordinating the development of legal advisory opinions to the Commission Secretary;
• Coordinating the preparation of Board Papers on labour and industrial matters;
• Coordinating the preparation of Recognition and Collective Agreements in liaison with relevant stakeholders;
• Developing and implementing industrial relations strategies that foster harmonious industrial relations between the Commission and its social partners;
• Coordinating the drafting and submission of Parliamentary responses by different service areas of the Commission;
• Coordinating engagements with social partners, relevant state and nonstate agencies on all matters related to industrial relations;
• Coordinating the management of all Trade Disputes, Union and employee grievances and develop comprehensive alternative dispute resolution mechanisms on behalf of the Commission; and
• Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director -Legal Services/Labour and Industrial Relations for a minimum period of three (3) years
• OR
• Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Valid Advocates Practicing certificate;
• Certificate in a Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
• House Allowance: Applicable rates
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
• Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.

• Coordinating the development and implementation of the labor and industrial relations strategy;
• Leading in the preparation of the divisional annual work plan;
• Leading the development of policies, systems and procedures that contribute to the legal framework to strengthen the provision of industrial relations services;
• Coordinating the implementation of the division’s budget;
• Leading in the preparation, implementation and submission of the divisional Quarterly Reports;
• Coordinating the sensitization of the staff on all labour and industrial relations risks arising from legal suits and policies and procedures executed by the Commission;
• Organizing and coordination of research on the best labour practices, labour instruments, conventions, labour laws in the labour market;
• Coordinating the provision of legal advisory services on labour and industrial relations matters, registered disputes and Management of employee discipline procedures and process;
• Coordinating the development of legal advisory opinions to the Commission Secretary;
• Coordinating the preparation of Board Papers on labour and industrial matters;
• Coordinating the preparation of Recognition and Collective Agreements in liaison with relevant stakeholders;
• Developing and implementing industrial relations strategies that foster harmonious industrial relations between the Commission and its social partners;
• Coordinating the drafting and submission of Parliamentary responses by different service areas of the Commission;
• Coordinating engagements with social partners, relevant state and nonstate agencies on all matters related to industrial relations;
• Coordinating the management of all Trade Disputes, Union and employee grievances and develop comprehensive alternative dispute resolution mechanisms on behalf of the Commission; and
• Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director -Legal Services/Labour and Industrial Relations for a minimum period of three (3) years
• OR
• Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Valid Advocates Practicing certificate;
• Certificate in a Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.