National Chapters Regional Coordinator

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The International Society of Substance Use Professionals ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation that supports the professional development of a globally connected substance use prevention, treatment and recovery workforce. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides networking opportunities, offers a gateway to training and serves as an online access point for information from the field of drug demand reduction.

Role Responsibilities

• Working as a member of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] National Chapter (NC) Coordination team
• Having specific responsibility for their region - Africa or Asia
• Regular communication with each of the Chapters individually and as a group
• Ensuring that National Chapters in the region are monitored and that they report on their governance and activities undertaken as [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] branded National Chapters
• Monitoring and reporting on activity of each National Chapter in their region
• Help in the preparation and review of annual work plans
• Supporting and encouraging the activities of the National Chapters in their region
• Building relationships with key stakeholders, including government within each National Chapter country
• Offering advice and encouragement for the operation of the National Chapters in their region and providing practical input where relevant and appropriate
• Identifying potential new National Chapters in the region and undertaking the relevant processes for their potential development as an [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] National Chapter
• Ensuring the quality of the National Chapters activities as an [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] branded operation
• Support and monitoring of national and regional events undertaken by the National Chapters
• Oversight and actions to encourage regional meetings/events for the National Chapters in their region to allow face-to-face meetings of the National Chapters
• Input to the overall operation and development of National Chapters as a key area of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Global's work.

Skills and Qualities

We welcome applications from individuals who are creative, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, friendly, and conscientious.

Essential

• 2-3 years’ experience of working in the NGO/charity or health care sector
• Excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to adapt to dealing with different types of stakeholders
• Able to organise [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s National Chapters for input to social media and website content
• Be able to build good relationships with health and social care professionals, governmental officials, policy makers, researchers NGO representatives and others involved in drug demand reduction
• English speaking (native or CEFR C2)
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media platforms
• Show and use initiative
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise your own work
• Team-player: Able to communicate and integrate within a small team
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated

Desirable

• Some knowledge of substance use prevention, treatment and recovery support, or related healthcare fields will be an advantage but not essential
• Be experienced in working with health and social care professionals, governmental officials, policy makers, researchers NGO representatives and others involved in drug demand reduction
• Additional language proficiency is a plus
• Experience working within a membership organisation
• Event planning experience

Contract Details

• Salary range: up to £23,000 ($30,000) p.a. dependent upon experience
• Contract length: 6 months
• Home-based
• Start date: 1 April 2020
• Interviews will be held online, week commencing 16 March 2020

Application Instructions

If you are interested in the position, please send your CV and a cover letter to Kirsty Fitzpatrick at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] by 28 February 2020. If you have any questions regarding the role or the organisation, please do not hesitate to get in touch.