Call for a Honorary Secretary - job description

The IFSW European Region is looking to appoint an Honorary Secretary to support the Regional Executive and member organisations to promote social work in Europe. The appointment is on a voluntary basis, but there will be paid an honorarium of 3.000 Euros a year. In addition to this, office cost will be paid by IFSW, subject to agreement, and includes travel to Executive Meetings held at different venues around Europe about every 6 months as well as the annual Delegates Meeting.

The post holder will be primarily accountable to the President for IFSW Europe and will work with other Members of the Executive who have lead responsibilities for different areas of the work programme.

This post is offered in the first instance for a period of 12 months. Thereafter it will be reviewed and may be extended for a further period. The post older will be expected to give the Federation 2 months' notice of their intention to give up the position. In exceptional circumstances the post older or IFSW European Region may terminate
the appointment with immediate effect.

For questions or informal discussion about the nature of the work and the support available, contact IFSW European President Cristina Martins.

Applications should be received before November 30.