Head of India Office

Head of India Office

Location:ITF Delhi Office

Are you a seasoned leader with a deep understanding of the Indian political and trade union landscape Can you build strategic relationships and drive meaningful change for workers The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) is looking for a dynamic and strategic Head of Office to lead our presence in India and shape the future of transport workers rights.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the helm of our Delhi office overseeing our programmes engaging with key stakeholders and strengthening the labour movement across all transport sectors in India and South Asia.

About the Role

As the Head of the India Office you will be the senior representative and strategic leader for the ITF in the region. You will have overall responsibility for the operational and political effectiveness of the Delhi office ensuring our work is aligned with both regional and global objectives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Leadership:Providing high-level oversight of all work programmes and administrative functions ensuring the office contributes decisively to the ITFs regional and global strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Union Strengthening:Building and maintaining strong strategic relationships with ITF-affiliated unions and potential affiliates. You will offer high-level political and strategic support to advance organising advocacy and leadership development.
• Programme & Project Delivery:Ensuring the effective implementation of ITF priorities and regional work programmes. You will facilitate the development implementation and reporting of donor-funded projects to achieve their contractual objectives.
• Team & Office Management:Overseeing the operational functioning of the Delhi office including staff management fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Championing Inclusion:Leading on the commitment to advance the leadership and empowerment of women and young workers ensuring they are central to all regional strategies and activities.

You will report directly to the Asia Pacific Regional Secretary and work closely with the regional leadership team.

About You

We are looking for a proven leader who is passionate about workers rights and has the strategic vision to grow our impact in India. You are a politically astute professional with excellent communication skills and a talent for building consensus.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven Senior Leadership Experience:A track record of leading teams and offices preferably within a membership-based trade union or non-profit context.
• Expertise in the Region:A deep understanding of the political economic and social landscape of India and South Asia particularly relating to labour rights and the transport sector.
• Exceptional Relationship Builder:Demonstrable experience in high-level stakeholder engagement with unions government bodies and other key actors.
• Strategic Programme Manager:Strong experience in overseeing multiple work programmes and managing donor-funded projects ensuring delivery against strategic objectives.
• A Commitment to Empowerment:A genuine and demonstrable commitment to advancing the leadership of women and young workers within the labour movement.
• Fluency in English:Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English are essential for high-level reporting advocacy and representation.

We would love to hear from you if you are:

• A strategic thinker who can translate vision into actionable plans.
• Resilient adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• A collaborative leader who can manage motivate and develop a diverse team.

How to Apply

If you have the experience passion and drive to lead our work in India please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.

WHY WORK FOR US

The ITF offers a highly attractive salary and annual bonus competitive pension scheme and annual leave entitlement as well as the opportunity for international travel.

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 strength. This means that we work creatively to make the most of 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.

The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) is a democratic affiliate-led federation recognised as the worlds 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.