Fisheries Coordinator
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
THE VACANCY
The successful candidates will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic work programmes for the sections at the direction of the Maritime Coordinator, the General Secretary and Sections’ governing bodies. A key part of the role will be to establish methodologies and processes for recruitment, training and development of the sections team as well as leading the sections and allocating resources.
You will lead project planning in conjunction with affiliates and lead the development and implementation of sections work plans that reflects global strategic directions and priorities.
The successful candidate will have significant experience of effective leadership at a senior management level, including developing and leading on the successful implementation of key organisational strategies within a national trade union or in a social movements context. Furthermore, you will have demonstrable high-level understanding of global political and environmental issues that impact on fishers. Excellent communication skills including fluency in English and strong presenting, advocacy, debating and report writing skills are a must. Due to the nature of the organisation and the role, knowledge of a second language would be an advantage.
Read the full job description submit your CV, and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are a great fit for this role on our website.
The deadline for applications is midnight (BST), 14 June 2024. Interviews will be held week commencing 1 July 2024.
ITF is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Join us in our mission to elevate the voices of transport workers worldwide. Let’s create content that tells their stories, mobilizes action, and changes lives.
For further information or a confidential conversation about the role, please contact recruitment@itf.org.uk
THE ORGANISATION
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a democratic, affiliate-led federation recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve workers' lives, connecting more than 700 affiliated trade unions from 150 countries to secure rights, equality and justice for workers' globally. We are the voice for nearly 18.5 million transport workers across the world.
We have offices in London, Abidjan, Amman, Brussels, Geneva, Hong Kong, Montreal, Nairobi, New Delhi, Panama City, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo, with members spanning the globe.
Purpose:
The ITF constitution sets out the following aims:
To promote respect for trade union and human rights worldwide
To work for peace based on social justice and economic progress
To help our affiliated unions defend the interests of their members
To provide research and information services to our affiliates
To provide general assistance to transport workers in difficulty
Values
At the ITF, our values are at the heart of all that we do. We demonstrate solidarity. We are democratic. We are dynamic. We are determined. We are dedicated to bringing together a diverse group of people to truly strengthen the ITF as the global voice for transport workers. Find out more about our values.
Equal opportunities statement:
At the ITF, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our team and our affiliates. We see the diversity of our staff as a source of intelligence and our strength. This means that we work creatively to make the most of the unique experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, migration status, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union affiliation or activity.
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