Head of Office of the General Secretary / Senior Advisor to GS in Genève

Lead governance, strategic planning, and political support for the GSManage affiliate relations and coordinate key stakeholdersAbout Our ClientPublic Services International (PSI) is the global union federation for public service workers, representing over 30 million employees through affiliated unions worldwide. PSI works to promote quality public services, defend workers' rights, advance social justice, and strengthen public institutions for the benefit of all.Job DescriptionGovernanceManage the co-ordination of PSI constitutional bodies across departments and regionsMonitor and advise on governance matters including composition of governance bodies, and ensure compliance with governance requirements as set out in the constitutionOversee reporting and act as a senior advisor for the preparation of policies for decision making, and records of meetingAffiliate relationsDevelop and implement strategy to ensure excellent communication and engagement with affiliatesCo-ordinate political aspects of affiliate relationsCo-ordinate affiliate and external requestsMonitoring and planningContinuously scan for internal and external threats and opportunities and identify, advise and manage riskEnsure coherence and monitor implementation of governance, work programs and strategy across HO departments and regionsSupport the GS and Senior Management Team in whole of organisation planningPolitical and Strategic SupportDevelop and implement ad hoc strategies in areas of GS or SMT political or organisational priorityManage responsibilities allocated to the GS office such as political oversight of Aid fund and the management representation budget lineAssist the GS with political duties such as speeches, co-ordination of briefings, preparations for meetings and political aspects of travelCollate, oversee or draft memos, letters, policy, reporting and strategic documents for GSProvide strategic political and organisation advice to the GSLiaise with staff, affiliates and external partnersOther duties as assigned by General SecretarySupervision: The position will report to the General Secretary. Staff management: NIL Internal relationships: The position will work in close collaboration with the heads of HO departments, regional secretaries, communications team, Personal Assistant to the GS and staff working on membership, governance and affiliate relations.The Successful ApplicantEducation, knowledge and experienceA degree in social sciences, law, public policy, labour, or equivalent experience.At least 5 years' experience in the trade union movement, political party, government, or equivalent at the national, regional or global level.At least 2 years' experience in a governance function, or similar experience, in a membership-based organisation, political party, student organisation or governmentExperience supporting leaders in a political, membership-based or government organisationStrong understanding of governance functions in a membership-based organisationStrong understanding of the support needs of a senior leader in a government, trade union or political party.Broad knowledge of trade unions across the globe, especially public service trade unionsSkills and attributesHigh level political acumen, ability to maintain multiple and complex political relationships and influenceHigh level problem-solving skills to drive creative solutions in political and ambiguous environmentsAbility to identify risks and opportunities, adapt to diverse situations and flexibly and rapidly respondAbility to write under pressure, quickly source, synthesise and collate information for succinct briefs in a wide range of areas, often outside your area of expertiseStrong time management and task coordination skills in an environment without direct supervision and with ambiguityAbility to balance urgent tasks with long term strategic prioritiesAbility to establish and monitor organisational plans, budgets and work programs and advise on risks, opportunities and corrective actionsStrong team player, able to communicate with colleagues from diverse backgroundsAbility to act decisively on behalf of a principal without overstepping authorityAbility to draft timely, accurate reports for internal and external accountabilityStrong attention to detailFamiliarity with the concepts and operations of membership systems or CRM toolsProject management skillsPolicy development expertise an advantageDemonstrated commitment to gender equalityAbility to travelLanguagesAbility to write and speak fluently in English is essential.Spanish is highly desirable. Other PSI languages such as French, German or Japanese are an advantage.What's on OfferFinal location will be subject to the employability of the preselected candidate (residency, work permit, etc.).Permanent, full-time position. Remote working possible. Annual gross salary paid in 13 monthly instalments. Secondary benefits are based on PSI Policy, and subject to local conditions.Starting date: As soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr