[Wamvan] Fwd: Call for applications: Executive Coordinator at the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights

[Joanna Chiu]

Call for Applications: Executive Coordinator, Youth Coalition for Sexual
and Reproductive Rights


Deadline for applications: 2 December 2011.  Applications will be
considered on a rolling basis and may be filled before the deadline.

Start Date: To be determined; early 2012


About

The Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (YC) is a
non-governmental organization comprised of young people (ages 15-29 years)
who promote the sexual and reproductive (SRR) rights of young people at the
international and regional levels. The Youth Coalition's mission is to
ensure that the sexual and reproductive rights of all young people are
respected, guaranteed and promoted, and to secure the meaningful
participation of young people in decision-making that affects their lives.
 We do so by advocating, generating knowledge, sharing information,
building partnerships and training young advocates.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Youth Coalition's International Board of
Directors, the Executive Coordinator is responsible for the general
coordination, implementation and management of the Youth Coalition's
programs, projects and operations. This includes financial, operational and
staff management in addition to advocacy and coordinating the Youth
Coalition's programmatic work.  The position also involves networking with
key stakeholders and fundraising for the organization.


Specific responsibilities include:



Management and Coordination

 *   Staff management, including recruitment, hiring, training, monitoring
and support of Youth Coalition office staff;
 *   Support the activities of the Youth Coalition Board of Directors
through contributing to strategic dialogue, moderating and contributing to
discussions and sharing information on key issues;
 *   Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Youth Coalition head office,
including: supporting programs, policy research, advocacy activities,
publications, website, training activities, networking, publicity and
awareness-raising;
 *   Manage all legal and financial aspects of the Youth Coalition's
operations.


Funding and Finance

 *   Prepare, administer, monitor and report annual organizational budgets
and project budgets;
 *   Research, identify and conduct outreach to potential international
funders;
 *   Develop and distribute funding proposals to potential funders; Create
and maintain contact with funders;
 *   Effective administration and reporting of any funds received
 *   Overseeing all financial operations of the Youth Coalition's head
office and activities
 *   Regularly liaise with the Financial Officer to ensure accurate records
of all expenditures, deposits and transfers
 *   Oversee annual financial audit


Research and Outreach

 *   Research, identify and conduct outreach to potential NGO partners,
youth, researchers, academics, funders, policy makers and others who are
active in the area of youth sexual and reproductive health and rights;
 *   Facilitate networking and information exchange among Youth Coalition
members, other organisations and youth working in the sexual and
reproductive health and rights field;
 *   Develop, maintain and strengthen organizational partnerships
 *   Develop and monitor MOU's and TOR's with all Youth Coalition partner
organisations.


Youth Coalition Activities

 *   Participate and contribute substantively to high-level advocacy
internationally
 *   Contribute substantively to the activities of various Youth Coalition
task forces in different thematic areas;
 *   Contribute to event report writing and development of task force
action plans;
 *   Work closely with the Board of Directors to monitor and evaluate Youth
Coalition activities
 *   Prepare materials for Annual General Meetings and Board of Directors
in-person mid-term meetings;
 *   Attend meetings and conferences as a representative of the Youth
Coalition.


Required qualifications and competencies

*         A clear understanding and demonstrated commitment to the Youth
Coalition's principles and values;

*          Post-graduate degree in Political Science, Sociology, Women's
Studies, Public Administration, International Development, Public Health or
a related field or a combination of post-secondary education and
professional experience;

*         Knowledge of sexual and reproductive rights, youth participation,
human rights and a gender approach;

*         Familiarity or good understanding of the United Nations system

*         A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a relevant
field;

*         Demonstrated experience with NGO and/or program management
including ability to manage multiple projects with multiple deliverables
and deadlines

*         Demonstrated experience with financial, legal, administrative and
human resources management;

*         Previous fundraising experience, including proposal and report
writing and networking and relationship building with donors;

*         Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work
in a cross-cultural setting;

*         Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task;

*         Attention to detail and strategic thinking;

*         Understanding of organizational development processes

*         Ability to work efficiently under pressure both independently and
as a member of a team;

*         Strong capacity to manage stress and role demands

*         Willingness and ability to travel internationally and work
outside regular business hours when necessary;

*         Ability to work comfortably in French, Spanish or Arabic would be
considered an asset

*         Facilitation skills would be considered an asset




Please note that applicants must be legally able to work in Canada.
 Applications from young people under the age of 30 are strongly encouraged.



The Youth Coalition is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to
celebrating all forms of diversity.  Self-identification by candidates is
completely voluntary.



Qualified candidates are requested to submit a brief writing sample (grant
proposal strongly preferred), a cover letter with salary expectations and
CV to applications at youthcoalition.org by 2 December 2011.   Applications
will be considered on a rolling basis and may be filled before the deadline.





Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.  Due to limited
resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.









Ms. Rosario Castro
Senior Logistics and Administrative Officer
Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights
rosario at youthcoalition.org<mailto:rosario at youthcoalition.org> /
www.youthcoalition.org
tel: + 613.562.3522 / fax: +613.562.7941

working internationally for sexual and reproductive rights



-- 
Joanna Chiu

www.joannachiu.com <http://www.joannachiu.com%20>
twitter.com/joannachiu
Ph: 917 767 6145
WAM! Vancouver <http://www.wamvancouver.wordpress.com%20>
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