Volunteer Opportunity | Union Training Officer | Laos - Applications close 11/11

Applications for this position have now closed.

APHEDA trainer Deb Nicholls (far right) at a training workshop in Vietnam (July 2010)

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Help Lao unions protect the rights of workers by supporting a comprehensive training program in communication and negotiation skills, union policy and principles, funds management and occupational health and safety.

The application process for this position is being run by Red Cross Australia under the Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program. See below for more information about how to apply, and about the AVID program. This is a re-advertised position.

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: 11 February 2013
End date: 10 February 2014
Application closing date: 11 November 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 (reference no. LA10) and application details.

About the Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program

The following information is from the Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) website - please check the AVID website for latest information.

Assignments have an optimum length of two years and only Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens resident in Australia can apply.

Participants on most AVI programs, including the Volunteer Program, receive return airfares, visas, medical insurance, living allowances and accommodation. You will also participate in a comprehensive briefing before you depart and an orientation program when you arrive in country. In addition, AVI provides in-country support through its local offices or partner organisations.

The living allowance on the Volunteer Program will enable you to live a modest local lifestyle. Payment will be made on a monthly basis in Australian dollars and into an Australian bank account. This allowance takes into account food, travel, communication and other local costs. At the same time, it will not enable you to save large amounts of money or meet financial commitments at home, such as a mortgage or a personal loan. We set living allowances based on the cost of living in a particular country.

If you have any questions about the role with the LFTU, please contact our Mekong Projects Officer, Zoe Roberts, on (02) 9264 9343.

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