Regional Campaigns, Communications and Strategy Lead
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
THE VACANCY
Location: Asia Pacific Region
Contract: Permanent, full-time
About the Role
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Campaigns, Communications and Strategy Lead to drive impactful campaigns and communications across the Asia Pacific region.
Reporting to the Asia Pacific Regional Secretary, you will play a key role in shaping regional messaging, strengthening political storytelling, and supporting ITF’s global priorities through high-quality communications and campaigning.
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and skilled professional to contribute to the global trade union movement and make a real difference for transport workers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, deliver and evaluate forward-thinking regional communication and campaign strategies.
- Coordinate campaign planning with Regional leadership and Organisers.
- Lead the development of regional messaging frameworks, media strategies and political narratives.
- Monitor and evaluate campaign reach, media coverage and political impact.
- Work closely with ITF’s Head Office Communications team to ensure global coherence and visibility.
- Contribute to regional work planning and strategic development.
- Undertake additional duties as required, including potential redeployment.
About You
You will bring:
- Proven experience in communications and campaigning within trade unions, civil society or a similar advocacy environment.
- A strong track record of designing and delivering successful campaigns.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and storytelling skills.
- The ability to work effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- A commitment to social justice, and the values and objectives of the trade union movement.
- Fluency in English and willingness to travel internationally and work flexibly.
Experience of working in or with the Asia Pacific region and additional language skills would be an advantage.
Why Join ITF?
At ITF, you will be part of a global organisation committed to advancing workers’ rights and social justice. We offer a collaborative, international working environment where your skills and ideas will have real impact.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
THE ORGANISATION
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a democratic, affiliate-led federation recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve workers' lives, connecting more than 700 affiliated trade unions from 150 countries to secure rights, equality and justice for workers' globally. We are the voice for nearly 18.5 million transport workers across the world.
We have offices in London, Abidjan, Amman, Brussels, Geneva, Hong Kong, Montreal, Nairobi, New Delhi, Panama City, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo, with members spanning the globe.
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.
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