SUPERVISOR:
YouthActionNet® Program Manager
PURPOSE:
Provide support to YouthActionNet® Program, including administrative duties, workshop planning, web site content coordination, research and planning, project implementation and grant management tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
YouthActionNet® Global Institution
A. Assist with the coordination, planning, and implementation of all activities related to the YouthActionNet® Global Fellowship including:
- Coordinate the YouthActionNet awards application and matriculation processes, including receipt of applications, contacting relevant references, and communications with the newly-selected Fellows.
- Coordinate all logistical details related to the Annual YouthActionNet® Global Workshop including coordinating visas, travel arrangements, hotel and meeting space, and group meals.
- Coordinate regular communication with YouthActionNet® Fellows and assist in maintaining the YouthActionNet contact database.
- Support learning and resource opportunities for current or previous Fellows, including assisting with ongoing skill-building sessions and/or grants management
YouthActionNet® Virtual Institution
B. Assist with the coordination, management and implementation of activities related to the YouthActionNet.org, including:
- Assist the YouthActionNet® team in creating and highlighting content for the YouthActionNet® website.
- Conduct research around thematic spotlights, and reach out to youth-serving NGOs for content sharing
- Assist with online newsletter creation and dissemination
- Assist in tracking user generated content to identify key contributions for wider dissemination
- Assist in ongoing site review and maintenance
YouthActionNet® National Institution
C. Assist with the coordination, management and implementation of activities related to the local program expansion, including:
- Coordinate grant management activities related to YouthActionNet® country grants.
- Coordinate all logistical details related to the Annual YouthActionNet® Institute Retreat
- Assist Program Manager in specific research and assist in writing concept papers and proposals for further funding of the program.
- Assist in collecting, compiling and creating programmatic reports due to donors on a quarterly basis.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor Degree in a field relevant to IYF’s mission and programs (Social Science, International Development, Public Policy) is required.
Ability to foster and work within a team environment as well as independently manage tasks.
Strong interpersonal skills appropriate to operating in a multicultural, international environment.
High attention to detail and demonstrated ability to organize events such as seminars, training and/or conferences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required. Oral and written fluency in a second language is preferred.
Evidence of strong research skills and analytical skills.
Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office 2000 including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
To Apply:
Please email cover letter, resume and a completed Employment Application Form to the International Youth Foundation at jobs@iyfnet.org. Click here to download the Employment Application Form. You will receive an acknowledgement upon receipt of your resume and application materials. Unfortunately, we are only able to respond further to candidates chosen for interviews or additional follow up. |
