Volunteer Assistant Regional Director

What will you be doing?

Overview The International Youth Federation is an international non-profit youth organizations network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is neutral politically, and nondenominational, aim to empower youth worldwide.  The IYF Assistant Regional Director (ARD) is the senior member of the International Youth Federation will provide assistance to the IYF Regional Director and to the Representatives in the region. His/her responsibility is to ensure successful engagement of the region countries with the IYF regional work plan, headquarter strategies, missions and vision.   Responsibilities  (A) IYF Promotion Activities:  • Assist the Regional Director in liaison with the governments and regional authorities to promote IYF values, mission and vision.  • Effectively engage in Regional/International youth activities, projects and initiatives.  (B) Teams Management/Leadership:  • Assist the Representatives in establishing IYF country team (IYFCT) which comprises national volunteer officers (communications, youth, sport, and women) that are responsible for facilitation of IYF activities at national level.  • Participate in Region (and Branch as required) online meetings and virtual events.  (C) Regional Coordination Duties:  • Assist in the development and expansion of IYF membership in the Region both qualitatively and quantitatively.   • Promote the profile of the IYF and engage with international business.  • Assist in member organizations/Associations accreditation at IYF.  • Liaison with donors – In close coordination with the Representatives to develop proposals and secure funding to ensure on-going IYF functions.  • Assist in generate sponsorship and other income to meet or exceed budget targets.  (D) Communications Duties:  • Coordinate communication among IYF Representatives.  • Report youth achievements, success stories, youth progressing and related news at regional level to HQ press. 

What are we looking for?

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

What difference will you make?

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