Overview
Temporary Policy Advisor to support TUAC’s work in education and skills policy, reporting to the General Secretary of TUAC.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor developments in education and skills policy of relevance to trade unions and workers;
- Develop and draft statements and position papers;
- Assist with the preparation of briefing notes and speaking notes for the General Secretary;
- Co-ordinate the meeting of the TUAC Working Group on Education and Skills;
- Represent TUAC and coordinate trade union participation in relevant OECD Committees, Working Parties as well as other events and meetings;
- Work closely with TUAC affiliates, other trade unions and international trade union partner organisations;
- If required, liaise with the relevant OECD Directorates, Member countries’ permanent delegations and other international institutions;
- Draft blogs and content for social media outlining TUAC’s key policy messages and/or analysis of OECD work that is of interest to trade unions.
Required Experience
At least four years of experience in policy advocacy, project coordination or research; Excellent knowledge of the priority policy issues for trade unions in the areas of education and skills; Experience working with the trade union movement (desirable).
Qualifications
An advanced university degree in international relations, public policy or a related discipline.
