The Organisation: The Kenya Tea Growers Association (KTGA) is a BMO for the large tea producers that promotes the common interests of the members in the cultivation and manufacture of tea as well as enhancement of good industrial relations and sound wage policies for the workers.
The Association also endeavors to promote industry leadership and foster profitable growth in harmony with good corporate citizenship and a sustainable approach to business.
The association wishes to recruit a Legal / Advocacy Officer to drive its advocacy agendas arising out of the emerging and high impacting business environment.
Role Summary: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the Legal / Advocacy Officer will assist the Association in coordinating issues of common interest in industrial relations, production & processing of tea matters, undertake legal, advocacy and lobbying activities to the best interest of the Association
Principal Accountabilities
- Offer legal advice to the Association on topical issues affecting or likely to affect the Association
- Offer legal advice to Association members and sponsored institutions and represent them in legal disputes.
- Prepare the Association contractual instruments including those for the Association sponsored Institutions.
- Prepare Advocacy / lobbying proposals and briefs and participates in driving the associations advocacy and lobbying agendas
- Monitors upcoming legislations both at National and County levels and other statutory bodies and advises the Association and recommends on appropriate interventions
- Promote Industrial relations within the association membership
The Person
- Bachelor’s degree in Law with extensive experience in such areas as litigation, legal analysis, lobbying and advocacy practices:
- Strong knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws, International Labour Standards, Industrial Relations Practice in Kenya, Industry Standards and Trends in the Labour Market.
- Good knowledge of the current trends in Tea and related industries.
- Thorough knowledge of the Devolved and National legislative processes
- Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, application of strong legal rigor, discretion and high integrity are imperative
- Updated member of the LSK
- Strong Computer knowledge and Skills.
- Strong Presentation skills
- At least three (3) years relevant experience
Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
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