• Lithuania

 

The International Youth Federation is an international non-profit youth organizations network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is a part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network and is neutral politically, non-denominational, aim to empowering youth worldwide.

Under the guidance of Assistant Secretary General on Youth Development, Youth Development Assistant is responsible for researching and implementing youth development programs that build competencies and support positive youth development character enrichment.

Mission Statement:

To voluntarily represent, positively promote, and uphold the mission of “Empowering youth for better world” in various programs and opportunities throughout the IYF interventions and the community.

Responsibilities:

(A) Program support:

·Researches develops and implements evidence based youth development programs that engage young people in the development of skills and abilities that build competencies.

·Support growth and development and provides opportunities for youth input to addressing community issues impacting youth.

·Promotes positive youth development by developing and supporting active participation of young people in the planning and decision-making processes within the community, to include serving on boards, commissions, advisory groups, and task forces.

·Prepares reports as needed and remains abreast of initiatives and best practices related to youth development.

(B) Advocacy and communication support:

·Serves as an advocate for the development of youth and drafting partnerships proposal to address gaps in services for youth and provides guidance regarding the focus and direction of projects and activities.

·Report inspiring success stories about talented and innovative youth via the proper channels to Communications HQ.

(C) Training and capacity building:

·Works to increase opportunities for youth internships, career exploration, volunteer service, and employment by recruiting youth and creating partnerships with community youth-serving agencies, businesses and civic organizations.

·Serves as a liaison to community efforts related to youth development to include participation on task forces, initiatives, coalitions, and work groups related to positive youth development activities.

·Provides training to community organizations on the principles of positive youth development and creating positive climates for youth development.

Core Competencies:

·Strategic planning and creative Thinking.

·Planning and Organizing.

·Drive for Results.

·Collaboration and Teamwork.

Functional Competencies:

·Ability to assist in corporate strategic initiatives.

·Excellent computer, internet, social media and information system skills.

·Excellent ability to communicate ideas and proposals effectively to diverse audiences to include preparing and conducting training, preparation of reports, and policies.

·Excellent ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in writing.

 

Location:

Lithuania

Benefits

The International Youth Federation membership offers numerous benefits and resources to assist members throughout their academic and professional lives and wide range of exclusive benefits and resources to our members. IYF invite you to make the most of your membership by taking advantage of all of the exclusive benefits and resources available to you.

 

Credibility & Professionalism 

  • Enjoy professional affiliation and references opportunities from senior officials.
  • Extend your professional network globally through the international youth family.

Members-Only Content

  • IYF® is the only international organization representing the voice of the young people worldwide including members, administrators, and researchers.
  • Find upcoming conferences, camps, youth opportunities.


Networking & Community Participation

  • IYF make it easy to connect with peers in the federation, share ideas, and get advice. Give back to the community and shape the future of the youth through our volunteer opportunities.
  • Make new friends and connections around the world.
  • Unique volunteering opportunities to gain hands-on experience and knowledge.

Eligibilities

·Only (18-38) age is accepted for this position.

·Highly interested in Lithuanian youth empowerment, youth issues.

·All nationalities are accepted – remote volunteering is possible.

 

Requirements for Position:

·Knowledge of the principals and practices of positive youth development.

·Knowledge of at-risk indicators to include issues facing youth in the community, resources and parent and youth development theories.

·Knowledge of community resources as related to educational, developmental, social, cultural, and recreational services for parents and youth.

·Thorough knowledge of research and analysis methods and techniques; thorough knowledge of statistical analysis and forecasting techniques.

Experience:

Experience and results preferred at the national level and preferred in youth empowerment role, development, communications, international relations, youth studies, sport, women empowerment, youth-led organizations or another relevant field.

Language:

Fluency in English is essential.

Eligible Regions: ALL

Application Process

If you are interested, please send your CV together with a motivation letter to [email protected] not later than 30th of September 2017.

Application Deadline: September 30, 2017

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