Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO) is hiring a School Coordinator consultant role to coordinate the rollout of the WIEGO School. The School is aimed at the global and national leaders of WIEGO’s institutional members (membership-based organizations of street vendors, waste pickers, domestic workers and home based workers), as well as other membership based organizations of workers in the informal economy that WIEGO works with.
Flexible working (full-time or minimum equivalent of three days per week)
Salary: £25,000 – 32,000 full-time equivalent
The Global Labour Institute (GLI Network Ltd) is looking to appoint a member of staff for research and education programmes with the international trade union movement. The contract will be for 6 months, potentially extendable pending resources.
GLI (http://gli-manchester.net/) is a small not-for-profit independent organisation, based in the UK. It was formed in 2010 to work with the trade union movement to encourage and support international solidarity and organisation through education and research. It is underpinned by the principles of democratic socialism, equality and environmental justice, but is not party-political.
We specialise in research and education for trade union organisation among precarious and informal workers; research and education in the areas of gender and ‘just transition’; design, management and evaluation of international trade union capacity development and education programmes; and the history and political agenda of the international trade union movement.
Job Description
Main role: To support the planning and delivery of GLI’s research and education programmes with particular reference to:
Partnership work with the Global Union Federations and their affiliates to develop education programmes on the political history and development of international trade unionism
Projects commissioned by national unions, international federations, and related institutions
The informal transport economy, in partnership with the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)
Unite the Union national education courses on organising in the global workplace, industrial policy and transition to a zero-carbon economy
Main duties: To work as part of a small team to undertake:
Desk research and writing on wide range of issues relevant to the international trade union movement
Field research in partnership with local trade unions, academic institutions and partner organisations
Design and delivery of national and international workshops, seminars and courses for trade union representatives
Preparation of reports, education materials and internet resources for trade union representatives, negotiators, educators and partner organisations
Person Specification
Essentials
Broad understanding of the principles and objectives of the labour movement, and an appreciation of the political foundations of the GLI and its partner organisations
Interest in key issues of globalisation, climate change, just transition, gender equality, labour and human rights, international development and democracy
Research capability to a high academic standard
Experience of working with trade unions, workers’ associations, or community-based organisations in the global South
Evidence of the ability to communicate complex ideas and information in plain English, both orally and in writing.
Strong organisational skills and capability to manage work efficiently, imaginatively and cooperatively as part of a small team
Competence in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Ability and evidence of the eligibility to work in the UK
Ability and willingness to undertake international travel
Desirable
Non-English language skills, especially French and/or Spanish
Master’s degree, equivalent experience or another post-graduate qualification
Adult education or trade union education teaching experience
If you are interested, please send your CV and a covering letter (maximum 800 words) setting out your interest and suitability for the position to recruitment@global-labour.net (by email only please).
Deadline for applications has now been extended:12:00 noon (UK time) Wednesday 8th February 2023.
Flexible working (full-time or minimum equivalent of three days per week)
Salary: £25,000 – 32,000 full-time equivalent
The Global Labour Institute (GLI Network Ltd) is looking to appoint a member of staff for research and education programmes with the international trade union movement. The contract will be for 6 months, potentially extendable pending resources.
GLI (http://gli-manchester.net/) is a small not-for-profit independent organisation, based in the UK. It was formed in 2010 to work with the trade union movement to encourage and support international solidarity and organisation through education and research. It is underpinned by the principles of democratic socialism, equality and environmental justice, but is not party-political.
We specialise in research and education for trade union organisation among precarious and informal workers; research and education in the areas of gender and ‘just transition’; design, management and evaluation of international trade union capacity development and education programmes; and the history and political agenda of the international trade union movement.
Job Description
Main role: To support the planning and delivery of GLI’s research and education programmes with particular reference to:
Partnership work with the Global Union Federations and their affiliates to develop education programmes on the political history and development of international trade unionism
Projects commissioned by national unions, international federations, and related institutions
The informal transport economy, in partnership with the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)
Unite the Union national education courses on organising in the global workplace, industrial policy and transition to a zero-carbon economy
Main duties: To work as part of a small team to undertake:
Desk research and writing on wide range of issues relevant to the international trade union movement
Field research in partnership with local trade unions, academic institutions and partner organisations
Design and delivery of national and international workshops, seminars and courses for trade union representatives
Preparation of reports, education materials and internet resources for trade union representatives, negotiators, educators and partner organisations
Person Specification
Essentials
Broad understanding of the principles and objectives of the labour movement, and an appreciation of the political foundations of the GLI and its partner organisations
Interest in key issues of globalisation, climate change, just transition, gender equality, labour and human rights, international development and democracy
Research capability to a high academic standard
Experience of working with trade unions, workers’ associations, or community-based organisations in the global South
Evidence of the ability to communicate complex ideas and information in plain English, both orally and in writing.
Strong organisational skills and capability to manage work efficiently, imaginatively and cooperatively as part of a small team
Competence in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Ability and evidence of the eligibility to work in the UK
Ability and willingness to undertake international travel
Desirable
Non-English language skills, especially French and/or Spanish
Master’s degree, equivalent experience or another post-graduate qualification
Adult education or trade union education teaching experience
Location
GLI office in central Manchester
Hours/duration
Flexible but at least three days per week. 6-month contract (potentially extendable pending resources).
Salary range
£25,000 – 32,000 full-time equivalent
Start date
The successful candidate will be available to start in April 2023.
Interviews
Short-listed candidates will be offered the opportunity of an interview to be conducted in person or on zoom during the week beginning 13th February. It is possible that candidates will be required to attend a second interview soon thereafter.
If you are interested, please send your CV and a covering letter (maximum 800 words) setting out your interest and suitability for the position to recruitment@global-labour.net (by email only please).
Deadline for applications:12:00 noon (UK time) Wednesday 8th February 2023.
The Global Labour Institute is looking to appoint a member of staff for research and education programmes with the international trade union movement. The contract will be for 12 months, potentially extendable.
Flexible working (minimum equivalent of three days per week) and location (worldwide).
Job Description
Main role
To support the planning and delivery of research and education programmes on the livelihoods, organisation and representation of informal workers, with particular reference to the informal transport industry, in partnership with the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), local and national trade unions, the International Labour Organisation (ILO), academic institutions and specialist transport agencies.
Main duties
To plan and deliver programmes of support to trade unions and associations of informal transport workers in the global South, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, through:
research and writing on livelihoods and the political economy of the informal passenger transport industry and trade union organisation strategies towards sustainable transport based on worker-led formalisation, decent work and inclusive planning
field research in partnership with local trade unions, informal workers’ associations, academic institutions and partner organisations
national and international workshops and training events for trade union and workers’ association representatives
reports, education materials and internet resources for trade union representatives, negotiators, educators and partner organisations
Person Specification
Essentials
Broad understanding of the principles and objectives of the labour movement, and an appreciation of the political foundations of the GLI and its partner organisations
Interest in key issues of globalisation, climate change, just transition, gender equality, labour and human rights, international development and democracy
Research capability to a high academic standard
Experience of working with trade unions, workers’ associations, or community-based organisations in the global South
Ability to communicate complex ideas and information in plain English, both orally and in writing.
Strong organisational skills and capability to manage work efficiently, imaginatively and cooperatively as part of a small team
Competence in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Ability and willingness to undertake international travel (Covid restrictions permitting)
Desirable
Non-English language skills, especially French
Knowledge of informal economy issues and policy debates
Experience of work with or for the transport industry
Master’s degree, equivalent experience or another post-graduate qualification
Project management skills and experience
Adult education or trade union education teaching experience
For more information, see the full job description and person specification here.
If you are interested, please send your CV and a covering letter (maximum 800 words) setting out your interest and suitability for the position to recruitment@global-labour.net (by email only please).
Deadline for applications: 12:00 noon (UK time) Monday 1 March 2021
GLI is a not-for-profit independent organisation, based in the UK. It was formed in 2010 to work with the trade union movement to encourage and support international solidarity and organisation through education and research. It is underpinned by the principles of democratic socialism, equality and environmental justice, but is not party-political.We specialise in research and education for trade union organisation among precarious and informal workers; research and education in the areas of gender and ‘just transition’; design, management and evaluation of international trade union capacity development and education programmes; and the history and political agenda of the international trade union movement.
Union Solidarity International (USi) is seeking to appoint a new member of staff (USi Coordinator) to develop USi’s digital media, and to help provide advice, support and training to the trade union movement as part of a small team based in Manchester.
Union Solidarity International is a not-for-profit organisation, which works closely with a range of national and international trade union organisations, to support the development of international organisation and solidarity through social media and digital technologies. USi shares premises and works together with the Global Labour Institute in Manchester, and has played an important role in our past four GLI International Summer Schools.
Click below to download the job description, plus instructions on how to apply for the job:
Job description: USi Coordinator, Manchester [pdf]
Please note that the deadline for applications is 31 March 2016. Interviews will be held in Manchester on 11 April 2016. Applicants from outside the UK may be asked to attend an interview by Skype. All applications/queries should be addressed to: organise@usilive.org
