The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is the voice of employers in Kenya and the umbrella body that brings together enterprises from all sectors of the economy. The Federation’s mandate is to promote the interests of employers and to influence labour and social policy to support enterprise growth and competitiveness in a dynamic global environment. The Coordinator for BUSINESSAfrica plays a pivotal role in promoting the interests of employers across Africa. Working within the FKE, the role involves driving strategic planning, coordinating regional programs, and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders. A key requirement is the ability to communicate fluently in both English and French to facilitate engagement across different African regions.
Key Responsibilities
Support in BUSINESSAfrica’s Strategic Planning, drive implementation and monitoring.
Coordinate programmes and activities involving BUSINESSAfrica and members.
Mobilization of Resources for BUSINESSAfrica.
Member recruitment, growth and retention.
Support in preparation and dissemination of communication with members, partners and other stakeholders.
Managing BUSINESSAfrica website content and social media platforms.
Managing BUSINESSAfrica’s members database and contacts.
Build and manage relationships with BUSINESSAfrica partners & key stakeholders.
Prepare various BUSINESSAfrica reports in English and French.
Coordinate engagement of BUSINESSAfrica with members & policymakers.
Translation of BUSINESSAfrica information, communications and education material to English and French.
Follow up on implementation of BUSINESSAfrica resolutions.
Prepare and present work progress reports to the Secretary General.
Provide day-to-day administrative & operational Support to the Secretariat such as drafting correspondence, letters, reports, and documentations.
Coordinate with the finance team to track members’ payments, reconcile accounts, and generate periodic subscription status reports.
Represent the Secretary General in assigned meetings and forums.
Any other duty as required by the Secretary General.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in international relations/social policy/Communications or related field of social sciences.
Mandatory spoken and written Proficiency in French.
At least 5 years relevant proven and practical experience preferably from a Membership Organization.
Experience in Media relations, public relations, communication, advocacy and public policy matters.
Experience in office administration and coordination roles.
Understanding of the employment, labour and enterprise situation in Africa.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae through: Recruitment@fke-Kenya.org indicating the job title and reference number on the subject line to reach us not later than May 22nd, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae through: Recruitment@fke-Kenya.org indicating the job title and reference number on the subject line to reach us not later than May 22nd, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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