Regional Organiser

1. Increase in Union membership

2. Growth in Union regional penetration across public sector

3. Increase in number of shop stewards and work place agreements

4. Participation in community activities

5. Speedy resolution of members' grievances

6. Facilitate access to BOPEU products and services

7. Management of Budget

Duties and Resposibilities

1. Plans and organises the activities of the regional office and agrees annual plan of organising and members' education programme with Head Office and appropriate elected officials.

2. Manages approved office budget and ensures that accurate accounting procedures are carried out to record all transactions and the books of accounts of the region are prepared and submitted monthly.

3. Authorises payments in accordance with delegated authority and approves purchase orders in accordance with procedures.

4. Pro-actively implements regional membership recruitment drives through visiting places of work and addressing meetings.

5. Processes applications for union membership to ensure processes are followed and accurate information is recorded including mandates.

6. Liaises with head office on membership issues to ensure accuracy of membership database.

7. Organises and supervises the election of work place shop stewards and assists shop stewards to stablish manage relationships with employer.

8. Provides shop stewards with technical advice and assistance in managing and resolving members' grievances and work place disputes.

9. Facilitates the resolution of members' disputes through liaison with branch shop stewards and representation structures.

10. Organises member’s education programmes and members' events to promote interest in and awareness of role of the Union.

11. Liaises with other unions in region on matters of mutual concern and participates in joint activities.

12. Encourages members to get actively involved in union and community activities.

13. Represents the union on community based initiatives to ensure positive local image of the Union

14. Liaises with Babereki head office in respect of services to members and raises membership issues with Babereki through appropriate channels.

15. Prepares monthly and other reports as required.

16. Undertakes such other related duties as directed by supervisors.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Preference given to holders of a degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration or related area but must at least have a tertiary qualification in administration and public education related are.

- At least five (5) years' experience in public education, or an NGO environment with a track record of organising , public speaking and administrative skills with knowledge of, and passion for, trade unionism. Knowledge of labour legislation and public sector conditions of employment and IR practices is essential. Previous experiences as a shop steward or other elected union roll will be an added advantage.

Competencies

- Self-confidence and assertiveness

- Team leadership

- Strong communication skills and interpersonal relations.

- Decisive and results focussed

Special Working Conditions

Tenable: Francistown

Salary and Benefits

The union offers an attractive remunerative package that includes:-

- Competitive salary

- Contributory Pension Scheme (employer pays 10%; employee 5%)

- Generous Leave of 24 days per annum

- Group Life Cover

- Optional Funeral Scheme cover

- Medical Aid (employer pays 50%, employee 50%)

- Staff Loan Scheme

Contacts

Direct your applications to

The General Secretary or hand - deliver to Plot 54372, P.O Box 320, CBD, Gaborone

Preference will be given to BOPEU members. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. No E-mail or fax applications will be accepted.

Source:Sunday Standard January 24-30 2016