General Secretary

General Secretary

International Federation of Journalists
The Executive Committee of the International Federation of Journalists is seeking to appoint a full-time General Secretary, based in Brussels for a period lasting up to 31st December 2019.
 
Duties of the General Secretary:
 
  • General: Implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organisation under the authority of the Administrative/Executive Committees and in line with its Constitution, internal rules and policies, and report regularly to the Administrative/Executive Committees on all of his/her action on behalf of the Federation. 
  • Governance: Enable the statutory bodies to fulfill their governance function by organising and attending all meetings of the Congress, and the Administrative/Executive Committees and supporting the elected leadership through open relations with the statutory Officers, the Administrative/Executive Committees and member unions of the Federation. 
  • Human resources: Effectively manage the human resources of the organisation according to procedures that fully conform to current policies. This would involve appointing staff in bands B, C and D, including temporary positions, and the filling of existing vacancies, as listed in the Staff Agreement, and helping organise the appointment by the Administrative/Executive Committees of staff in band A and the regional directors, except the position of General Secretary.
  • Finance: Management on a day-today basis of the finances of the Federation in accordance with the budget prepared jointly with the Honorary Treasurer and set by the Administrative/Executive Committees. This would involve managing the property and other assets of the Federation and entering into such legal contracts as necessary for the management and operation of the Federation. Responsibility also includes organising fund raising and identifying fund-raising opportunities for projects, as well as dealing with the auditing process.
  • Communications: Assure the organisation and its regional groups, their mission, programs, and campaigns are consistently presented in a strong and effective manner. Edit and produce publications [print and electronic] for the Federation. 
  • External relations: Oversee existing relations with external organisations and initiating new ones under the supervision and with the approval of the Administrative/Executive Committees.
Kontakt i prijava: IFJ
Rok za prijavu: 
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Vrsta posla: 
Nije navedeno
Angažman: 
Nije navedeno
Grad: 
Brussels
Država: 
Belgium
Potrebne kvalifikacije: 
  • Experience and knowledge of trade unionism, with proven ability to lead and inspire and with considerable knowledge of trade unionism.
  • Experience and knowledge of journalism and broad issues connected with media and journalists worldwide.
  • Experience of leading campaigns and negotiating with institutions and partners.
  • Knowledge and experience of effectively managing the human resources of an organisation with the ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
  • Ability to prepare, develop and implement financial plans and manage resources, and to secure funding/revenue sources.
  • Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels and to work effectively with affiliates.
  • Knowledge of communication and public relation techniques and ability to develop and deliver reports and presentations.
  • Be fluent in English and French or Spanish. Fluency in other languages will be of advantage.
Plata: 
3000 i više