Volunteer Opportunity | Union Training Officer | Laos - Applications close 26/8

Help protect the rights and benefits of workers in Laos by supporting the Lao Federation of Trade Unions to develop and trial a wide-reaching training package for its staff and union members.

The application process for this position is being run by Red Cross Australia.

The successful applicant will be working with one of Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA's long-term partners, the Lao Federation of Trade Unions (LFTU), on an APHEDA-supported project and will be working out of the APHEDA/LFTU building in Vientiane.

Location: Lao People's Democratic Republic
Host organisation: Lao Federation of Trade Unions
Start date: 15 October 2012
End date: 14 October 2013
Application closing date: 26 August 2012

The Lao Federation of Trade Unions (LFTU) exists to protect the rights and benefits of workers and to contribute to state and economic development.

The LFTU Training Department is working on upgrading the knowledge and skills of staff members at all levels as well as enhancing the capacity of trade union members.

The LFTU is seeking support from an Australian volunteer with experience in developing training curriculum and materials. The volunteer will support a national learning needs assessment for each level of the union; develop handbooks on recruitment, negotiation, OH&S and other key topics; and support LFTU trainers in designing and delivering training.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience developing training manuals and materials

• Excellent training, facilitation and communication skills

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

• Self awareness, cultural sensitivity, flexibility and adaptability, resilience

Click here to go to Red Cross website to download the assignment description and application details

If you have any questions about the role with the LFTU, please do not hesitate to contact our Mekong Projects Officer, Zoe Roberts, on (02) 9264 9343.

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