October 15, 2024
The International Alliance of Waste Pickers (IAWP) is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and dedicated individual to fill the position of Africa Regional Coordinator. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing the work of waste pickers across Africa, supporting IAWP Affiliates, and engaging in campaign and advocacy work.
Position: Africa Regional Coordinator
Location: Africa (Flexible, with travel within the region)
Contract Type: 16 days a month, with a probation period of 3 months. The contract will be up to 30th April 2026
Start Date: 10th November 2024
Key Responsibilities:
- Regional Secretariat: Manage day-to-day coordination of African regional affiliates, including building and maintaining relationships with members of the Regional Executive Council and office bearers in the region. Engage with existing affiliates to foster relationships, provide necessary support, and identify and undertake outreach for potential affiliates. Prepare and distribute minutes of regional meetings, including those involving affiliates and the Regional Executive Council members, and manage budgetary allocations for projects and reporting in the region. Supervise any ongoing projects within the region. Share news and updates regarding work in the region. Facilitating participation of worker leaders from the area in the subcommittees
- Advocacy: Provide advocacy support for regional and international advocacy efforts, including campaigns
- Worker Education: Coordinate training sessions with internal or external trainers for facilitating in person and virtual training sessions to assist affiliates in capacity building.
- Events and Campaigns: Oversee and manage virtual and in-person events and campaigns organized by IAWP or its regional bodies in the region.
- Research: Supervise or commission research projects within the region
- Partnership management: Manage regional partnerships, including potential fundraising efforts.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience of 5 years in organizing workers in trade unions, associations, cooperatives or any other democratic organization, preferably waste pickers or other workers in the informal economy.
- Strong understanding of the challenges faced by waste pickers and the informal waste and recycling sector.
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in project management, including budgeting, reporting, and monitoring.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, multicultural team.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other African languages and French is an asset.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the region.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications, experience, and motivation for applying to generalsecretary@globalrec.org, asiapacificofficer@globalrec.org, marking the copy to treasurer@globalrec.org by 25th October 2024. Please include “Africa Regional Coordinator Application” in the subject line.
The candidates must also submit a recommendation letter from the existing affiliate of IAWP or any other relevant waste picker organisation.
The International Alliance of Waste Pickers is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, youth, and individuals from traditionally marginalised groups.
For more information about the International Alliance of Waste Pickers, please visit our website at www.globalrec.org
Deadline for Applications: 25th October 2024
Contact Information for Inquiries: Ashwini Jog, HR officer: Email address: asiapacificofficer@globalrec.org
We look forward to receiving your application!
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