Public Services International Regional Secretary Jobs in Ghana

Public Services International Regional Secretary Jobs in Ghana

Public Services International is a Global Union Federation of more than 700 trade unions representing 30 million workers in 154 countries. We bring their voices to the UN, ILO, WHO and other regional and global organisations. We defend trade union and workers' rights and fight for universal access to quality public services.

PSI champions labour and human rights, advocates for social justice and promotes universal access to quality public services. PSI works with the United Nations system and in partnership with labour, civil society and other organisations. PSI has three Regional Hubs and offices in 15 countries globally.

We are looking for a Regional Secretary for Africa and Arab Countries, based in the Regional office (currently in Togo, but moving soon to Ghana)

Key responsibilities:

Coordinate the development and implementation of annual action plans to achieve global and regional strategic objectives in conjunction with affiliates, allies, PSI head office and regional staff

Coordinate regional and country-specific organising and growth plans

Lead, manage and develop regional and sub-regional staff to achieve PSI objectives including organising, growth, campaigns, projects, communications, research, advocacy and lobbying

Manage PSI offices, budgets and all the teams across the region

Act as secretary to the Regional Executive Committee, support committee members, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, coordinate sub-regional advisory committees, ensure compliance with PSI constitution and oversee implementation of relevant decisions

Provide regular briefings to PSI General Secretary and other PSI staff, as required

Oversee regional solidarity, trade union development and project work with head office and regional staff, including participating in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of trade union development projects

Represent PSI to external organisationssuch asthe African Development Bank, the African Union, ECOWAS, SADC, and others,

as appropriate

Develop and maintain relationships and co-ordinate joint work with other Global Union Federations, national union centres and civil society allies

Required skills and experience:

Experience in, or knowledge of, the African and Arab trade union movement and public sector

Broad knowledge of the region’s political issues preferably with a focus on public sector issues

Experience working at a leadership level in a trade union, civil society or affiliate based organisation

Ability to lead and manage staff across a range of locations and in differing cultural and political contexts

Experience in strategic planning and program implementation in a complex organisation preferably membership based

Broad understanding of organising campaigns, advocacy and lobbying

Ability to manage budgets and offices in multiple countries

Experience or ability to manage projects over the project lifecycle (application, managing, reporting etc)

Good written and spoken English is essential, French is highly desirable and Arabic and Portuguese would be a distinct advantage

Experience in international activities with cross-border networks of unions, CSOs or international organizations

Understand and reflect PSI global values and political agenda including commitment to QPS, trade union rights and inclusion

A high level of initiative, judgment and interpersonal skills

How to Apply

Applications should be sent to the following email: recruitment@world-psi.org indicating in the subject Regional Secretary AF.

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