Special Assistant – Secretary-General

🕒 April 1

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International Youth Federation (IYF)

201 - 500 employees

🤲 Charity

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

Charity • Education • Non-profit

International Youth Federation (IYF) is a global organization dedicated to empowering and inspiring young leaders. Through initiatives such as the #LeadersTalk series and global programs celebrating International Youth Day, IYF supports youth participation in vital global dialogues, including climate action at conferences like COP29. The organization focuses on capacity building, women's empowerment, mental health, and sports for development. IYF also highlights successful youth contributions in various sectors and holds NGO accreditation to foster partnerships worldwide. It is active across multiple regions, emphasizing innovation and leadership in youth development.

📋 Description

• Supports the IYF Secretary-General in fulfilling his/her mandates • Monitors closely priority areas directly relevant to the Secretary-General mandate and gathers advice and information for defining key strategic priorities • Coordinates activities emanating from the Executive Office and assists in all aspects relating to his/her responsibilities as Special Assistant • Drafts speaking notes, organize briefing packs and prepares presentation material for the Secretary-General • Ensures close follow up on the activities of the Executive Office and supports the SG and the Head of Office in defining the Office’s key tasks and priorities • Prepares regular reports related to the work and operations of the IYF and liaises with the Press Officers in drafting press releases and speeches.

🎯 Requirements

• Only (18-38) age is accepted for this position • Highly interested in youth empowerment, youth issues. • Experience and results preferred in youth empowerment role, development, management, communications, international relations, youth studies, sport, women empowerment, youth-led organizations, or another relevant field. • Fluency in English with superior drafting skills is essential.

🏖️ Benefits

• Working will be voluntary-based • Part-time

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