• Location is based in Sydney, Melbourne or other locations in Australia by negotiation

Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is the global justice organisation of the Australian trade union movement. We work globally in partnership for the achievement of dignity at work, social justice, economic equality and the realisation of human rights. We work to achieve this through strong unions and social movements, sustainable development programs, global solidarity, and support at times of crisis.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The Organiser is responsible for supporting existing projects and developing new initiatives in APHEDA’s Climate Justice, Energy Democracy and Just Transitions Programme (hereafter the Programme) as per the agreed strategic plan. The Programme has Australian, International, and country level responsibilities, with a focus on South and SE Asia and works in collaboration with a range of governments, national and global trade unions, UN agencies, networks, experts and individuals. Focus countries include Indonesia, The Philippines, Nepal, India and Vietnam among others, as determined by funding and strategic focus.

The Organiser is responsible for strategic advice to staff on avenues for advancing the thematic area of work. This role requires an experienced organiser or development worker with at least 5 years of international development or union campaigning and organising experience, who can work strategically and collaboratively to achieve program outcomes.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Project management of development activities

• Managing and reporting on project activities, funding sources, ledgers, budgets, transfers, exchange rates, acquittals.
• Ensure maintenance of project cycle documentation: design, appraisal, risk, contracts, budgets, workplans, monitoring, evaluation, reports
• Manage regular safeguarding procedures around counter-terrorism, fraud, PSEAH, child protection, health and security, environment, appropriate management of grievance and incident reports

2. Strategic Planning

• Support the development and implementation of APHEDA’s strategies in line with APHEDA’s Strategic Plan, in collaboration with the International Program Coordinator – Climate and Just Transitions and other staff as required.

3. Development campaigns and Advocacy

• Support development campaigns and organising initiatives on issues related to the work of partner organisations or on strategic thematic areas, in collaboration with the International Programme Coordinator – Climate and Just Transitions and other staff as required.

4. Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships and strategic partnerships with relevant local country and international organisations in the identified area of responsibilities.

5. Reports and communications

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality reports and other communications targeting a broad range of readers, including donors, partner organisations, union members and the Australian public
• Respond in timely fashion to assist in digital communications on key developments in areas of work.
• Provide presentations on APHEDA’s work and issues of partner organisations. Provide training presentations as required to partner organisations or APHEDA staff.

6. Other duties as directed.

Where there is a country office:

• Provide support to Country Managers to manage climate projects, partnerships and campaigns effectively
• Work with Country Managers on climate project reporting to donors
• With Country Mangers, educate country office staff on any changes and updates to climate policies and procedures

Where there is direct project management and partner organisations relations form Australia:

• Assist partner organisations in collaboration with responsible IOs, climate coordinator on climate project proposal design, reporting and capacity building.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Strong and demonstrated international project management capacity and at least 5 years of previous international development or union campaigning and organising experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to contribute with critical and innovative thinking.
• Demonstrated ability in managing all aspects of the project management cycle including assessment of need, submission writing, implementation, due diligence, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead campaign initiatives on international issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Capable of working effectively in fast paced and challenging environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to union values – justice, compassion, equity and the dignity of workers – alongside a dedication to and good understanding of labour movement and social movement dynamics, including trade union development.

• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills, an ability to represent APHEDA, to build and maintain relationships and networks effectively in support of APHEDA’s goals, and to make informed judgements about labour and community organising.

• A team player with a demonstrated ability to work independently, within the context of a plan, and having a track record of achieving targets.

• Computer literate, including good knowledge of office information technology applications, including spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Ability to work in Australia and travel internationally.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Language skills relevant to one or more of the country areas within responsibility is an advantage.

REPORTS TO:

International Programme Coordinator – Climate and Just Transitions

FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

International and local staff of Union Aid Abroad, as well as international partner organisations including global and local union and civil society organisations, Australian trade unions.

OTher TERMS:

• This position will involve frequent international travel throughout South Asia and South East Asia
• Permanent, ongoing employment
• Terms and conditions of employment are as per the Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA Enterprise Agreement, which includes 15% superannuation, salary packaging and family- friendly conditions.
• Gross Salary of $102,266 p.a.
• Additional leave for Xmas-New Year shutdown period.
• Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA is committed to child protection and prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation. Any offer of employment will require a National Police Certificate (or local equivalent/ Statutory Declaration) and endorsement of Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA’s Code of Conduct and Child Protection Code of Conduct.
• We value diversity and encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.