The International Youth Federation (IYF), is an international non-profit youth organizations network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is neutral politically, and non-denominational, aim to empower youth worldwide. The IYF is a part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Youth Network.
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Responsibilities:
(A) Official Representation:
- Represent the IYF Management team at all levels;
- When delegated, verifying and signing all acts adopted by the Executive Board, together with the SG;
- Assisting the SG in preparing important meetings/missions of the IYF;
- In the absence of the SG, the USG shall assume the functions of the SG;
- Communicate the decisions of IYF administration, commissions, and senior management on behalf of the IYF;
- Conduct the correspondence of the IYF and send out notices of all event, conferences, and meetings at the international level.
(B) Governance and Coordination Support:
- Prepare annual reports on the work of the IYF and such other documents, which may, from time to time, be required by the IYF administration;
- Act as chair for and at all meetings of the Executive Office. He/she shall prepare and distribute the agenda and other materials and keep the minutes of all meetings;
- Report annually, on behalf of the Executive Office, about the activities of the Federation and of its Committees, Joint Committees, and other bodies; and
- To manage, devise, submit and monitor all budgets in their activity area, to ensure there are no negative variances.
Core Competencies:
- Analysis and Decision Making.
- Strategic planning and creative thinking.
- Planning and Organizing.
- Drive for Results.
- Collaboration and Teamwork.
- Leadership, Advocacy, Engagement and Influence.
Functional Competencies:
- Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
- Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
- Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management, and reporting;
- Ability to lead and manage corporate strategic initiatives;
- Excellent computer, internet, social media and information system skills;
- Ability to establish effective working relations in a multi-cultural team environment;
- Demonstrates strong team management skills; and
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Experience:
- Substantive experience and results preferred at the international or multi-cultural level including experience in development, communications, international relations youth studies, sport, women empowerment, youth-led organizations or relevant field;
- Excellent knowledge of the international norms and standards is essential.
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Language:
- Fluency in English with superior drafting skills is essential.
- Good knowledge of another UN language will be considered an asset.
To Apply
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All applications should include a cover note and curriculum vitae of the candidates with full contact information (telephone and e-mail) and must be sent to the IYF by 15 May 2018. Nominations may also be sent to nominations@iyfweb.org
Deadline: 15 May, 2019
The Secretary-General is pleased to announce the following job opening at the USG level: Under-Secretary-General based worldwide (Remotely).
In order to ensure a wide pool of candidates for this position, the IYF welcomes any applications to supplement the Secretary-General’s own search and consultations. The IYF would especially welcome nominations of women candidates.
Assessment:
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
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