Country Program Director, Southern Africa

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Solidarity Center Full time

**Location**:Johannesburg, South Africa

**Application Deadline**: until filled

**Summary of Position**:
Solidarity Center is seeking a Country Program Director (CPD) to manage its Johannesburg field office and programs across Southern Africa, and to represent the organization and the AFL-CIO in that part of the continent. The CPD will need to become thoroughly conversant in all aspects of program activities and current events relevant to the ongoing political, economic, social, and trade union developments in Southern Africa. The Country Program Director must have sound judgment and a good political sense that facilitates decision-making, particularly when headquarters cannot be reached for consultation.

The Country Program Director designs and implements field programs that address the needs of our partner trade unions, the AFL-CIO, and our strategy for Southern Africa. This will require seeking funding for programs by writing persuasive concept papers and grant proposals. For this reason, the CPD should have a working knowledge of and experience in US Government regulations and procedures related to the funding and management of grants. This individual also monitors programs for progress toward expected results as well as compliance with budget targets, and keeps headquarters informed of significant developments in the country or region through periodic program reports and other forms of correspondence.

The Country Program Director works closely with AFL-CIO affiliates, the ITUC and its regional organizations, and the international trade secretariats to facilitate their participation in Solidarity Center programs. This includes logístical support for visitors from the Solidarity Center, AFL-CIO, affiliates, GUFs, donors, and other organizations. This individual must have the experience and presence to represent Solidarity Center and the AFL-CIO accurately and effectively in public and private meetings with donors, partners, and other national and international organizations. This individual may be required to travel extensively within the region and could be asked to fill in for other Country Program Directors on a temporary or indefinite basis.

The Country Program Director manages the operations of the field office and supervises the locally hired staff. This individual ensures that field office operations conform to the host country labor code and other pertinent laws. The Country Program Director is also responsible for compliance with Solidarity Center policies and US regulations governing grants. This individual is expected to develop and maintain positive relationships with the appropriate personnel at the USAID mission and the US Embassy, and keep them informed about the Solidarity Center’s work in the country. The Country Program Director follows the evolution of country development strategies and ensures that USAID and the Embassy understand both the role of the labor movement in the development of the country, and the ways in which Solidarity Center programs contribute to and enhance their ability to accomplish their strategic objectives.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, labor relations or related fields and/or ten years equivalent work experience.
- Trade union experience.
- Extensive knowledge of international relations and trade union and socio-economic and political developments in the U.S. and South Africa.
- Ability to work independently and without supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and make substantive decisions that have major effects on costs and completion of projects.
- Ability to work and interact easily with a wide variety of people.
- Good communications and writing skills.
- Computer literacy for word processing and simple spreadsheets.
- Fluency in a foreign language is a plus.

**Supervisor**: Regional Program Director

**Specific Duties**:

- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the field office;
- Recruit, select and supervise local hire staff;
- Ensure compliance of the office with Solidarity Center and AFL-CIO policies and procedures and applicable donor and federal government regulations;
- Design, develop and implement programs that respond to the strategies, goals and objectives of the donors, the AFL-CIO, and Solidarity Center’s partners in the field;
- Initiate concept papers and program proposals and seek funding for same;
- Prepare timely, well-written reports in accordance with the deadline schedule;
- Monitor program performance and results; discuss substantive changes with Program Officer/Regional Program Director;
- Monitor program expenditures to meet budget targets;
- Work closely with AFL-CIO affiliates to coordinate their participation in Solidarity Center programs, within approved communications guidelines;
- Manage the logistics for field trips by Solidarity Center, AFL-CIO and affiliate personnel;
- Develop solid relationships with US government personnel

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