Job Description
Del Monte Kenya Limited located in Murang’a area near Thika town is a
leading producer, marketer and distributor of premium quality foods, fresh
and processed pineapple fruit and fruit juice beverages. As part of our
commitment to meeting our performance objectives, we are looking for a top
class individual to fill a position in our Administration Department.
POSITION: WELFARE & DIVERSITY MANAGER
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to Managing Director, the position will be responsible for:-
· Developing a structure for an effective workers welfare department,
consisting of welfare supervisors/officers and worker committees.
• Managing a Welfare Office that is located where workers can access
without fear of being spotted.
• Developing an awareness campaign around the new structure to instill trust
in the welfare department together with other key internal stakeholders.
• Identifying and managing worker welfare issues such as drug abuse,
alcohol abuse, HIV, and gender-based violence (GBV).
• Ensuring the Company attracts, hires and maintains a diverse workplace.
• Proposing new ideas to improve overall welfare for employees and
diversity, overseeing implementation of these activities.
• Managing regular reviews of the Company’s operations to ensure they
are compliant with relevant legislation, statutory guidance, industry rules/
regulations and company policies and procedures on welfare and diversity.
• Preparing and reviewing reports, managing information, and sharing data
on the number and type of concerns, allegations and lessons learned to
improve welfare & safeguarding.
• Collecting and analyzing information to evaluate the Company’s workforce
in accordance with diversity standards and goals.
• Drafting and implementing recruiting and hiring strategies to attract
employees from diverse backgrounds in the Department.
• Meeting frequently with worker committee representatives to discuss
worker welfare issues
THE PERSON:
The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:-
1. Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Gender, Development Studies,
Community Development, Human Rights, or other related social science
field
2. Working knowledge of SGBV, Safeguarding, Gender, Worker wellbeing,
Diversity & Inclusion.
3. A minimum of 5 years of work experience in a similar role
4. Psychology qualification and demonstrated experience in providing
psychosocial support, especially SGBV related issues.
5. Strong communication skills (verbal and listening) and ability to establish
collaborative relationships
6. Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
7. A self-starter and have the ability to proactively identify and lead on tasks