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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOM&702

Training on Multi-Employer & Industry Pension Schemes Management

Strengthen governance, compliance, and stakeholder coordination in multi-employer pension schemes.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Dakar

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

Multi-employer and industry pension schemes play a critical role in expanding pension coverage, improving cost efficiency, and strengthening retirement security across sectors. Effective management of these schemes requires strong governance structures, coordinated stakeholder engagement, sound financial oversight, and strict regulatory compliance.

This course builds practical capacity to manage the unique operational, governance, and risk challenges associated with multi-employer and industry-wide pension schemes. Emphasis is placed on trustee responsibilities, contribution management, investment oversight, member administration, and dispute resolution within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Trustees and board members of multi-employer pension schemes

  • Industry and sector association representatives

  • Pension fund administrators and managers

  • Employers participating in industry pension schemes

  • HR, finance, and compliance professionals

  • Regulators and policy officers in pensions and social security

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structure and governance of multi-employer pension schemes

  • Manage employer participation, contributions, and member records

  • Strengthen investment oversight and financial controls

  • Address operational, compliance, and stakeholder risks

  • Apply best practices in scheme administration and governance

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Overview of Multi-Employer & Industry Pension Schemes

  • Types and structures of multi-employer pension schemes

  • Roles of trustees, employers, administrators, and regulators

  • Advantages and challenges of industry-wide schemes

  • Case Study: Structure and governance of an industry pension scheme

Module 2: Governance, Trustee Roles & Stakeholder Coordination

  • Governance frameworks and fiduciary responsibilities

  • Employer representation and decision-making processes

  • Managing conflicts of interest

  • Case Study: Governance challenges in multi-employer pension schemes

Module 3: Contributions, Member Administration & Compliance

  • Contribution collection and reconciliation

  • Member enrollment, exits, and benefit records

  • Regulatory reporting and compliance requirements

  • Case Study: Contribution management failures and corrective actions

Module 4: Investment Oversight & Financial Management

  • Investment strategy and asset allocation for pooled schemes

  • Risk management and performance monitoring

  • Cost controls and fee management

  • Case Study: Investment governance in pooled pension funds

Module 5: Risk Management, Dispute Resolution & Scheme Sustainability

  • Operational, financial, and reputational risks

  • Managing employer exits and defaults

  • Dispute resolution and member communication

  • Case Study: Managing scheme stress and long-term sustainability

Impact

Where the change lands

Individual Impact

  • Improved understanding of multi-employer pension scheme dynamics

  • Enhanced trustee and management decision-making skills

  • Greater confidence in managing complex stakeholder relationships

Organizational Impact

  • Improved governance and operational efficiency of industry schemes

  • Reduced compliance, financial, and reputational risks

  • Strengthened sustainability and credibility of multi-employer pension schemes

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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To strengthen governance, administration, and sustainability of multi-employer and industry pension schemes.

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