The International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Coordinator to strengthen the capacity of our affiliate organizations (domestic workers’ organizations/trade unions) in Africa. This role will be crucial in achieving labor rights and decent work for millions of domestic workers in the region. Currently, IDWF has 28 affiliates across 28 African countries.
Join our team and contribute to the movement for social, gender, racial, and economic justice for domestic workers globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, coordinate, and execute programs and activities at the national and regional levels
- Spearhead strategic advocacy campaigns at the national and regional levels
- Devise strategies for building alliances with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners
- Develop strategies to strengthen the base and leadership of domestic workers’ unions in the region
- Keep IDWF informed about policy and legal developments in the region, especially those impacting domestic workers
- Represent IDWF at meetings with affiliates, allies, and partner organizations as required
- Lead regional thematic campaigns on key priorities for the unions
- Supervise Program Officers in the region and report to the IDWF General Secretary
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong commitment to protecting and defending the rights of domestic workers and promoting gender equality
- Expertise in trade unionism and domestic workers’ issues in the African region
- Experienced as a community/labor organizer or in supporting democratic movement-building processes
- Solid understanding of anti-oppression methodologies, gender-based violence, women’s rights, and workers’ rights
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably with direct engagement with domestic workers, women’s groups, and labor organizations
- Proven management experience and strong project proposal writing and reporting skills
- Proactive, self-motivated, and a team player with excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is highly desirable
- Willingness to travel within the region and internationally, and work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
Working hours and location
- 40 hours per week, able to work a flexible schedule, e.g. during evening, weekends and public holiday, subject to the scheduling of activities and needs of organizations.
- This position is to work remotely based in the country where the person resides but within the Africa region
Application
- Please send a resume (with relevant experience for the position) and cover letter indicating your availability, current and expected salary in USD, why you want to join IDWF and how you would be a valuable addition to our team. Please send your application in English via email to [email protected].
- Deadline to apply: 31st August 2024
