Manager Research and Policy Advocacy at Federation of Kenya Employers in Nairobi

Job Title: Manager, Research and Policy Advocacy

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is the national umbrella organisation 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.
Reporting to the Chief Manager, Strategy, Membership Development and Consultancy Services, the successful candidate will provide leadership to the Research function and be responsible for providing reliable up to date data on employment and industrial relations to inform advocacy.
He/she will also be in charge of monitoring policy issues to inform the Federation’s strategic direction and service delivery to its members.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a strategic advocacy policy;
Coordinate strategic analysis across different FKE programs;
Monitor policy issues to inform the strategic direction and service delivery;
Provide Leadership in the development and implementation of the Employers advocacy agenda and partnership building strategy;
Identify reliable data and information and develop write ups for advocacy;
Articulate best practices for improved labour productivity and social development outcomes;
Provide support to Research Related Consultancies.
Minimum requirements:
Masters Degree in Economics, preferably in Labour Economics;
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of research and policy analysis;
Proficiency in the use of IT, hands-on knowledge of computer based data analysis and must demonstrate capacity to analyse and effectively interpret data;
Good understanding of participatory and consultative approach to research;
Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of the Kenyan labour market, with emphasis on the tripartite framework;
Strong networking and partnership building capabilities;
Excellent writing and communication skills;
Proven organisational, research, negotiation and analytical capabilities;
Ability to work in a team.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, current and expected remuneration, copies of certificates and testimonials and three references with a daytime telephone contact to the following email address: recruitment@fke-kenya.org.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
The Executive Director,
Federation of Kenya Employers,
P.O. Box 48311 -00100,
Nairobi.
Deadline: 16/08/2013