Duration: Twelve (12) months
Period: 1 September 2023 โ 31 July 2024
As the principal intergovernmental organisation of the Commonwealth, the Commonwealth Secretariat implements the collective decisions of its 56 member governments. The Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP), working with Commonwealth member governments, youth leaders and youth work professionals to develop and implement policy and programmes for the empowerment of young people. The CYP focuses on areas of major political, economic, and social importance to young people, based on mandates received from Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings (CHOGM) and the Commonwealth Secretariat Strategic Plan.
The Caribbean Regional Youth Council (CRYC) was established in 2013 to facilitate youth-led development in the Caribbean region. To date, the CRYC continues to be the advocate for youth issues at the regional level. With a mandate to support youth participation, representation, youth rights and youth work, the mission of the CRYC is \"to secure itself as a strategic youth governance and advocacy movement with one voice, working towards regional representation, integration and cooperation as a platform for youth development.\"
Since its inception, CRYC has sought to establish itself as a strategic youth governance network and advocacy movement, promoting regional representation, integration, and cooperation as a platform for youth development.
CRYC works collaboratively with key partners towards the common purpose of accentuating youth social inclusion, youth economic empowerment and active youth participation in the creation of sustainable futures for the Caribbean.
The Commonwealth continues to reaffirm its commitment to youth development issues at CHOGM 2022 in Rwanda where the Commonwealth Heads announced 2023 as the โYear of Youthโ.
Read about the Commonwealth Youth Networks and follow the Commonwealth Regional Youth Council on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for updates on all our activities.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Key deliverables and responsibility
The main role of the CRYC Admin Support Coordinator is to coordinate the activities and operational functions of the CRYC under the leadership of the Executive Committee (EXCO) and report network activities back to the Secretariat.
Task description
Manage the day-to-day management of the Caribbean Regional Youth Council (administratively) and keeping up with logistical arrangements. Prepare and submit monthly activity progress reports and financial reports to the Executive and funding partners as required. Establish and strengthen partnership with key national, regional and international organisations and other supporting networks to allow for greater opportunities for partnership and collaboration. Improve communication channels and effective engagement in order to strengthen the CRYCโs relationship with the national, regional and international organisation, and, youth networks and other regional youth bodies. Facilitate regional and international organisationsโ support for National Youth Councils and national youth organisations. Ensure that CRYC is represented at global, regional and national forums as and when required, and when Board members are not available. Develop activities and project proposals to implement CRYCโs activity plans, including mobilising resources for the General Assembly, CRYC activities and the long-term sustainability of CRYC. Raise the profile and visibility of CRYCโs role and activities. Other tasks as is requested and agreed upon with the CRYC Executive and the Commonwealth Secretariat;
Compulsory and desirable skills
1. Administration & Reporting Support
The candidate should possess excellent administrative and people skills, ability to coordinate/support meetings The candidate must have experience in leading and/or writing publications, policy papers, support research and thematic policy areas.2. Project Management & Implementation
The candidate should be able to commit the time required, at ~18 hours per week Possess project management/project delivery skills, support partnerships development, implementation track record, build stakeholders/network relationships & strategic planning Candidate should be able to demonstrate resourcefulness, and working with limited time and resources Candidate should be well-versed in the effective use of remote-working tools3. Networking
The candidate should be able to demonstrate his/her network in the relevant space; The candidate should also account and share for the skills to grow a community and network, beyond personal networks.
Compulsory characteristics
Perseverance The candidate should demonstrate commitment and perseverance Diversity and Inclusion The candidate should be able to show interest and experience working in diverse teams and on diversity and inclusion matters. EQ The candidate should be able to show exemplary people management skills, be able to build relationships and be the liaison between the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Executive team of the Network. The candidate should be organised, professional and emotionally intelligent.
How to apply
Applicants should apply by 7 August 2023 23:59hrs (GMT). Only applications received via the application form will be accepted.
Do note that the form will require you to upload documents including but not limited to the following:
Resume/CV (maximum 2 pages) A cover letter outlining your experience (maximum 1 page) Names and contact details of 2 referees