Meshack Khisa
Advocacy Campaigns Lead
Nakuru,Nakuru
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Secretary
Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union
Nakuru
01.2011 - 01.2021
- I assisted the General Secretary and performed tasks assigned to me by the General Secretary.
- Represented the General Secretary at the local, national, and international levels.
- In charge of all legal matters involving the employer and employees.
- Responsible for developing and implementing employment policies that establish terms and conditions of employment and foster a positive work environment.
National Lead Organizer & Focal Point at Cotu(k)
Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union
Nakuru
01.2011 - 01.2021
- In charge of training trainers for all Cotu (k) affiliates.
- Responsible for administering technical support and capacity building activities in Cotu (k) affiliates.
- Responsible for preparing donor proposals for the International Trade Union Conference - Brussels to support and fund organizational trainings for Cotu affiliates.
- In charge of preparing and submitting accountability reports for all donor-funded projects under my supervision.
Legal Officer
Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union
Nakuru
01.2008 - 01.2021
- In charge of the preparation of legal briefs/advice as well as the review of legal documents, instruments, or other material on employment law and policies
- Led the creation of employer/employee policies and legal structures.
- Facilitated the implementation of legal institutional policy measures to address emerging challenges in employment contracts.
- Facilitated collaboration and coordination between government agencies and employment organizations (Federation of Kenya Employers/Agricultural Employers Association) in the implementation of treaty obligations and social dialogue.
Member of Agricultural Wages Council
Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union
Nakuru
01.2006 - 01.2021
- represented workers in the agricultural sector throughout Kenya in a nationwide tripartite structure consisting of employers, workers, and the Kenyan government in determining minimum pay every year and advising the President on minimum wage increases every May 1st during Labour Day festivities.
Assistant National Organising Secretary
Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union
Nakuru
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Organized national administration meetings.
- Organized to teach trainers of trainers.
Education
Cert' Parallel legal studies - undefined
Nbi
Cert' OSH management in the enterprise A901041 - undefined
ITCilo Italy
Cert' ITUC organizing Academy - undefined
Brussels, Belgium
Cert' Productivity Improvement - undefined
Japan Productivity Centre, Tokyo
Cert' Strengthening capacity in social dialogue - undefined
Harare-Zimbabwe
Cert' Organizing & Regional Academy - undefined
ITUC Africa -lome,togo
Cert' Regional Strategic Evaluation & Planning Workshop - undefined
ITUC Africa - Lome,togo
Cert' Trade Union Organization - undefined
ITUC Africa - lome, togo
Cert' Globalization, Regionalization & Labour Market challenges - undefined
TMLC, Kisumu
Cert' TB Integration into HIV & AIDS workplace program - undefined
TMLC,Kisumu
Cert' Ecology & Biodiversity Monitoring - undefined
Lafarge
Cert' Performance Management Overview - undefined
KPMG
Cert' International Coastal Cleanup - undefined
The Ocean Conservancy
Skills
Problem-solving skills: creativity, critical thinking, and analytical skillsundefined
References
- Philip Kyriaz, Managing Director, Teita Sisal Estate, +254722412312
- Wesley Siele, Executive Officer, Agricultural Employers Association, +0725309368
- Mrs Hellen Opiyo, Deputy Labour Commissioner, Ministry of Labour & Social Services, +254722745176
Timeline
Assistant General Secretary
Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union
01.2011 - 01.2021
National Lead Organizer & Focal Point at Cotu(k)
Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union
01.2011 - 01.2021
Legal Officer
Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union
01.2008 - 01.2021
Member of Agricultural Wages Council
Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union
01.2006 - 01.2021
Assistant National Organising Secretary
Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union
01.2006 - 01.2010
Cert' Parallel legal studies - undefined
Nbi
Cert' OSH management in the enterprise A901041 - undefined
ITCilo Italy
Cert' ITUC organizing Academy - undefined
Brussels, Belgium
Cert' Productivity Improvement - undefined
Japan Productivity Centre, Tokyo
Cert' Strengthening capacity in social dialogue - undefined
Harare-Zimbabwe
Cert' Organizing & Regional Academy - undefined
ITUC Africa -lome,togo
Cert' Regional Strategic Evaluation & Planning Workshop - undefined
ITUC Africa - Lome,togo
Cert' Trade Union Organization - undefined
ITUC Africa - lome, togo
Cert' Globalization, Regionalization & Labour Market challenges - undefined
TMLC, Kisumu
Cert' TB Integration into HIV & AIDS workplace program - undefined
TMLC,Kisumu
Cert' Ecology & Biodiversity Monitoring - undefined
Lafarge
Cert' Performance Management Overview - undefined
KPMG
Cert' International Coastal Cleanup - undefined
The Ocean Conservancy
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