Affiliates and Staff

The Acting General Secretary must coordinate the International Alliance of Waste Pickers in order to make it a tangible force on the ground, capable of representing and furthering the interests of waste pickers, especially women, throughout the world. She is responsible for coordinating the process to strengthen the International Alliance of Waste Pickers and self-governance structure, chairing the Acting Working Committee and providing fundraising support and liaison with partners.

The Acting General Secretary is accountable to all member organizations of IAWP Acting Working Committee. She is also accountable for ensuring that the aims, objectives and principles of IAWP’s constitution are adhered to by member organisations and staff at all levels at all times.

The Organisational Development Officer should revise the implementation of the values statued in the IAWP Constitution and will be responsible for the process towards the Inaugural Elective Congress of the IAWP under Acting General Secretary (AGS) supervision. She will implement values written on the Constitution with the potential affiliates with a Workers’ Education approach that includes organisational training of leaders. She should assist the Acting General Secretary (AGS) to develop the IAWP to make it an internationally solidarity network with tangible force on the ground, capable of representing and furthering the interests of the poorest waste pickers (with particular focus on women) throughout the world.

IAWP Operations, Communications and Digital Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for planning, developing, setting and maintaining the digital structures needed to strengthen the International Alliance of Waste Pickers (IAWP) and particularly their interim staff. He should also assist the Acting General Secretary (AGS) to co-ordinate communications to make IAWP an internationally solidarity network with tangible force on the ground, capable of representing and furthering the interests of the poorest waste pickers (with particular focus on women) throughout the world.

SJB Project Officer (PO) will develop, implement and oversee operational, financial management, & evaluation systems, as well as daily operations of their current Social Justice Bond Project (SJB) that supports the International Alliance of Wastepicker’s development. She should assist the Acting General Secretary (AGS) to co-ordinate IAWP SJB project to contribute to make IAWP a tangible force on the ground, capable of representing and furthering the interests of the poorest waste pickers (with particular focus on women) throughout the world.

The Africa Coordinator and Advocacy Associate is responsible for providing support to the organizations of waste pickers in the Africa region, with the aim of developing regional solidarity and sharing, and a common strategy. She is also responsible for coordinating regional inputs to the process towards the Inaugural Elective Congress of the IAWP. In addition, she is responsible for articulating advocacy efforts to support waste pickers organizations in the region, and for contributing to global advocacy efforts. She should assist the Acting General Secretary (AGS) to develop the IAWP to make it an internationally solidarity network with tangible force on the ground, capable of representing and furthering the interests of the poorest waste pickers (with particular focus on women) throughout the world.

The Asia Pacific Coordinator and Advocacy Associate is responsible for providing support to the organizations of waste pickers in Asia-Pacific region, with the aim of developing regional solidarity and sharing, and a common strategy. He is also responsible for coordinating regional inputs to the process towards the Inaugural Elective Congress of the IAWP. In addition, he is responsible for articulating advocacy efforts to support waste pickers organizations in the region, and for contributing to global advocacy efforts. He should assist Lucia Fernandez, Acting General Secretary (AGS) to develop the IAWP to make it an internationally solidarity network with tangible force on the ground, capable of representing and furthering the interests of the poorest waste pickers (with particular focus on women) throughout the world.

The IAWP Advocacy Coordinator should be responsible for coordinating the advocacy plan towards the Inaugural Elective Congress of the IAWP under Acting General Secretary (AGS) supervision. She oversees IAWP’s global advocacy organising strategy on just transition, EPR, plastics treaty and climate change. This includes workers education for waste pickers in coordination with the Organizational Development Officer, as well as technical support to waste picker organisations involving WIEGO and other allies expertise. She will also support the North American waste picker region, namely on issues related to the plastics treaty, just transition and IAWP affiliation. She should assist the Acting General Secretary (AGS) to develop the IAWP to make it an internationally solidarity network with tangible force on the ground, capable of representing and furthering the interests of the poorest waste pickers (with particular focus on women) throughout the world.

The logistics office has the function of providing virtual and physical support to cover all the needs involved in the organization and coordination of travel and events for the representatives of the International Alliance of Waste Pickers (IAWP) in events, workshops, congresses, etc.

The Africa Organizing Assistant supports organizing and facilitating regular meetings of waste picker organizations across Africa. This effort is integral to building an African Network aimed at developing and implementing a regional strategy to strengthen the waste pickers movement and foster solidarity. Their responsibilities include offering organizational support and guidance to waste picker organizations within the Africa network, as well as identifying and engaging new organizations for collaboration and support through outreach initiatives. Additionally, in collaboration with the Africa Coordinator, the Africa Organizing Assistant facilitates the establishment of solidarity partnerships between the International Alliance of Waste Pickers (IAWP) and ITUC-Africa, along with other trade unions operating within the region.

The Africa Advocacy Assistant supports waste picker organizations in Africa by assisting in advocacy efforts and providing administrative support. Working closely with the Africa Coordinator, her role also involves mapping waste management policies, assessing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies, rolling out the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) calculator, and facilitating national advocacy training. Additionally, she should handle administrative tasks such as securing timely reports and coordinating meetings and workshops. Her role plays a crucial part in advancing the rights and interests of waste pickers across the continent.

The Interpretation and Translations Officer main task is to accompany the Acting Working Committee (AWC) of the IAWP, sub-committees (E. g. Plastic Treaty group), and regional coordination meetings in coordinating the interpretation and translation when required.

The Latin America Coordinator is responsible for supporting waste picker organisations in the Latin American and Caribbean region through technical assistance, facilitating articulation between affiliates and countries to strengthen regional integration and with other regions, and contributing to global advocacy efforts. The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the involvement of affiliates in the region and their contributions to the IAWP Inaugural Congress. In addition, the Coordinator is responsible for advising on processes and projects to strengthen their organisations.

The Asia Pacific Assistant and Interpretation Coordinator supports the International Alliance of Waste Pickers (IAWP) by providing logistical and interpretation support for regional meetings, participating in training, assisting project officers and coordinators including the Acting General Secretary, and aiding in communication for congress purposes. Further, the job responsibility includes accurate interpretation services for IAWP meetings and events, managing interpretation schedules, providing language support, maintaining quality control, supporting interpreters, managing budgets, coordinating with other teams, and translating meeting minutes.