Regional Lead Organiser

International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF); No Man's Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ITF, a global union federation based in London, seeks a Regional Lead Organiser to drive major organising programmes across the Asia Pacific region. You will shape strategy, mentor Regional Organisers and coordinate cross-country campaigns.

This leadership role requires credible practitioner-level experience, strong project management, and the ability to travel; you will work with unions, workers and regulators to build durable organising capacity.

Qualifications

• Extensive organising experience with leadership ability.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience with multi-country organising initiatives.
• Ability to travel within the region.
• Experience coordinating cross-border campaigns.
• Understanding of unions and power-building strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional organising projects aligned with ITF strategies.
• Lead membership expansion across the regions.
• Mentor and guide Regional Organisers.
• Support affiliates in strategy development and campaign planning.
• Coordinate regional workplans.
• Engage with companies and regulators to support campaign goals.
• Design and deliver training for union leaders.
• Monitor, evaluate and report progress.
• Support cross-border organising activities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Cross-cultural experience

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced organiser ready to take on a leadership role in advancing workers’ rights across the region? The ITF is seeking a Regional Lead Organiser to drive major organising programmes and strengthen union capacity.

About The Role

As Regional Lead Organiser, you will take on a strategic leadership role, shaping and driving the organising agenda across the Asia Pacific region. You will support the Regional Secretary and global organising teams by coordinating complex projects, developing long-term organising strategies, and building affiliate capacity.

You will mentor and guide Regional Organisers, support cross-country cooperation, and help develop effective campaign structures within affiliates. You will work directly with unions, workers and stakeholders across the region, providing expert advice, delivering training and helping build sustainable organising programmes.

The role involves strategic planning, field-level engagement, research, curriculum development and communication with a broad range of partners. It is central to advancing the ITF’s organising mission.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading regional organising projects aligned with ITF strategies.
• Leading on membership expansion across the regions
• Mentoring and guiding Regional Organisers.
• Supporting affiliates in strategy development and campaign planning.
• Coordinating regional organising workplans.
• Engaging with companies and regulators to support campaign goals.
• Designing and delivering training for union leaders.
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on progress.
• Supporting cross-border organising activities.

About You

You are an experienced organiser with a deep understanding of union power, worker mobilisation and long-term movement-building. You bring credibility as a practitioner and strong leadership qualities.

You can design organising strategies, analyse power structures and guide unions towards impactful and sustainable approaches. You are skilled at managing multiple projects and adapting to unpredictable situations.

You communicate confidently with workers, union leaders, companies and government bodies, and you have a strong ability to bring people together around shared goals.

• Extensive organising experience and mentoring capability.
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong understanding of union structures and power-building strategies.
• Experience in multicultural environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Training and facilitation experience.
• Strong project management skills.
• Willingness to travel within the region.
• Experience coordinating multi-country organising initiatives.

Why Join Us?

This role allows you to make a significant contribution to strengthening the labour movement across the Asia Pacific region.

You will work within a supportive, mission-driven organisation that promotes innovation, collaboration and learning.

Your leadership will help build long-term organising capacity and advance worker rights throughout the region.

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is a global union federation of transport workers' trade unions. Our HQ is in London with International offices include Amman, Hong Kong, Nairobi, Montreal, New Delhi, Abidjan, Rio, Tokyo, Singapore, and Sydney.

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.