Volunteer Chief Strategy Officer

What will you be doing?

Leading Department of Strategic Planning (DSP), the Chief will play a pivotal role at the IYF, working in close partnership with Regional Directors, Chairs and head of HQ units and other leaders across the Federation, she/he will provide strategic planning leadership and guidance, generate draft strategy memos and PowerPoint presentations, conduct landscapes, and design and facilitate strategy meetings. And also support the work across the Federation's initiatives. Responsibilities  • Co-creating and implementing strategic planning processes for the 4-year plans for the Federation. • Serving as a thought partner to the Secretary-General and programme leadership and other senior officials.  • Co-designing and facilitating working sessions among program staff and/or other participants (e.g.,      external experts, partners). • Generating and/or reviewing draft strategy documents (e.g., strategy memos, PowerPoint p.    presentations). • Conducting targeted research and analysis in support of programme planning. • Guiding the selection process for and co-managing shot-term strategic planning consultants. • Co-designing and supporting the annual planning process across the IYF initiatives/projects align with the strategic plans. • Effectively manages direct reports and provides mentorship to develop team members. • Coordinates with Media & Advocacy Team to advance Initiative strategies through strategic communications and advocacy.

What are we looking for?

5 years + of experience in a professional setting, including five years of experience in a formal strategy consulting role and two years in a project management role, 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 a better world” in various programs and opportunities throughout the IYF interventions across member countries.