Program Officer MENA

March 31, 2023
4:25 pm

Middle East and North Africa Region: Program Officer (Full Time)

The International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) seeks to hire a Program Officer to strengthen the organizations of the IDWF affiliates (domestic workers’ organizations/groups) in the Mena Region to achieve labour rights and decent work for migrant domestic workers.

Join us and contribute to actions for improving the lives of millions of domestic workers around the world.

Main Roles and responsibilities:

The Program Officer supports the Regional Coordinator of the MENA region in the development, implementation and evaluation of the programs in the region and reports to her/him regularly. Specifically, she/he is expected

To promote knowledge-sharing among domestic workers leaders
To promote Education platform for domestic workers unions in the region
To lead regional thematic digital campaigns on key priorities for unions
Tooversee logistics preparation for regional workshops, forums and gatherings
To assist in project management tasks
To gather information and data for concepts notes, project proposals and project reporting

Skills and Qualifications

Solid understanding of anti-oppression methodologies, gender-based violence, womens’ rights, and workers’ rights
Knowledge of trade unionism, and migrant domestic workers issues in the region
Strong communication and people’s skills to interact effectively with migrant domestic workers unions and groups
Familiarity with community/labor organizing and grassroots processes
At least 3 years relevant working experience in working directly with women’s and migrants workers groups
Experienced in organizing events and logistics preparation for trade union gatherings
Ability to problem solving and troubleshooting in event preparation.
Team player oriented yet able to work independently
Fluent in English, both oral and written
Good command in Arabic and French is a plus
Ability to travel across the Mena Region
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of practical skills on project (including financial) management and reporting on

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.
his position is to work remotely based in the country where the person resides but within the Mena Region
The Program Officer works closely and reports directly to the Regional Coordinator
The position requires travels to countries within the region more or less 4 times a year.

Application

Please send a resume (with relevant experience for the position) and cover letter indicating your availability, current and expected salary, why you want to join IDWF and how you would be an asset to our team. Please send your application in English via email to [email protected].