Deputy Director – Labour & Industrial Relations
Full Time @The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) posted 16 hours ago in Law & Legal Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 3462
Job Description
Deputy Director – Labour & Industrial Relations
ADVERT NO. 74/2026
Duties and responsibilities
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.
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
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- 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.
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.
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