Regional Program Director, Africa Department
Solidarity Center
Location: Washington DC, USA
Last Date: August 6, 2011
Email: lhumphries@solidaritycenter.org (Reference:
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AMERICAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LABOR SOLIDARITY
NON-BARGAINING UNIT POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
REGIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Africa Department
GRADE LEVEL: III
STATUS: EXEMPT
Summary of Position:
The Regional Program Director is a supervisory grade position at Level III of
the Solidarity Center Management Wage Scale. This position is responsible for
the overall programmatic and financial management of all regional offices
activities including field programs within his/her region. S/he is a member of
the Solidarity Center management team, and plays an institutional management
role in addition to direct management of the regional office. Manages staff,
programs, activities, documentation and budgets and is ultimately responsible
for the overall performance of the regional office. The Regional Program
Director supervises the field representatives and headquarters-based program
officers and support staff in his/her region. In addition to directing the work
of these staff, s/he is responsible for staff development and performance
management. The Regional Program Director works closely with the Assistant
Director in charge of the same region at the International Affairs Department,
keeping the Assistant Director informed about issues, programs and priorities in
the region and consulting with the Assistant Director on major programmatic and
staffing decisions within the region.
The Regional Program Director coordinates with other departments of the AFL-CIO
and related organizations through approved communications channels. Works in
coalition with others in the non-governmental community to further policy and
programmatic goals. Establishes and maintains regular contact with US
government agencies, and donor agencies, and is responsible for developing a
grant-funding strategy.
Works with senior management and staff to develop strategic vision for the
region and establish programmatic priorities.
Basic Qualifications:
The Regional Program Director must have a broad knowledge of national and
international trade union, socio-economic and political issues, with particular
expertise in the region for which s/he will be responsible. Must have a
thorough knowledge of the U.S. trade union movement and its institutions and be
familiar with AFL-CIO policies and positions. Must be able to relate to and
communicate effectively with diverse groups of people. Must have
supervisory/management experience. Familiarity with Federal grant-related
policies and procedures is required. Excellent writing, editing and analytical
skills are essential. Word processing and basic spreadsheet skills are
required. A candidate for the position should have an academic background,
preferably a master’s degree, in labor relations, political science or
international affairs, or a minimum of 10 years equivalent work experience.
Field experience with US or an international labor organization is an
advantage. Fluency in a foreign language is a plus.
This position entails extensive travel to the field for supervisory program
management and program development purposes. A medical condition that precludes
the ability to travel regularly may disqualify a candidate from eligibility.
Supervisor:
Executive Director
Specific Duties:
·
Promote an
atmosphere of cooperation, coordination and respect among staff at all levels
and across departmental/regional lines;
·
Promote gender
equity and equality of opportunity for all staff;
·
Know and follow
Solidarity Center policies and procedures; ensure staff are aware of and comply
with same;
·
Attend Solidarity
Center regular managers meetings and communicate with regional staff about new
developments;
·
Keep senior
Solidarity Center management and AFL-CIO officers/staff informed of programs,
issues and events in the region;
·
Supervise
headquarters-based program officers and support staff in Washington and field
representatives in the region; articulate clear expectations, provide regular
feedback, and hold staff accountable for their areas of responsibility;
·
Provide direction,
technical assistance and support for evaluation of field projects related to
global field projects, and, where appropriate, recruiting outside evaluators;
·
Recruit, train and
mentor new staff;
·
Hold regular staff
meetings, including at least one monthly staff meeting with project accountants
for the purpose of budget monitoring and general program information-sharing;
·
Ensure the timely
production of well-written proposals, reports, budgets and other program
documentation for internal review prior to submission to donors;
·
Coordinate the
design, development and implementation of programs in the region;
·
Promote
programmatic cooperation with US and international labor organizations in
accordance with communications guidelines;
·
Form/participate in
coalitions with other non-governmental organizations working toward shared
programmatic objectives;
·
Establish and
maintain relationships with representatives of donor agencies, government
departments and US missions abroad regarding regional responsibilities and
programs;
·
Develop
comprehensive funding strategies for programs in the region; aggressively pursue
new funding opportunities;
·
Travel to countries
within the region on a regular basis for supervisory, and program management,
development, implementation and evaluation purposes;
·
Consult and
coordinate with Solidarity Center staff in other regions and offices;
·
Represent the
Solidarity Center and the AFL-CIO in meetings, seminars and conferences in the
US and abroad;
·
Assist in the
production of Solidarity Center reports, proposals, educational materials and
other publications;
·
Perform other tasks
as assigned.
The duration of this position, as with all positions at the Solidarity Center,
is contingent upon continued grant funding.
If interested, please send cover letter and résumé to:
Lisa Humphries
Human Resources Officer
Solidarity Center
888 16th Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, D.C.
20006
E-mail:
lhumphries@solidaritycenter.org
Fax: (202)
974-8266
The Solidarity Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only finalist applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Closing date of application: When filled.
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