Vaccancy in World Assembly of Youth (WAY)

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ICYO

YOUTH INFORMATION

                           No: 2008/7

(E-Newsletter from network of youth organizations in India)

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ICYO - Platform of 356 Youth Organizations in India.       

ICYO - India’s largest network of urban and rural youth.

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World Assembly of Youth (WAY) Looking for New Secretary General

 

The post of the Secretary-General of the World Assembly of Youth (WAY) has fallen vacant and President of WAY invite the application.

 

Founded in 1949, WAY is the international coordinating body of national youth councils and organizations with 110 members from countries all over the world including ICYO.

 

The WAY Secretariat is currently based in the historic city of Melaka, Malaysia. Among the chief responsibilities of the Secretary-General are:-

 

1.                    Management, supervision and coordination of the WAY Secretariat’s daily operations;

2.                    Implementation, supervision and monitoring of WAY’s project and programs including preparation and submission of projects and program reports;

3.                    Promote research and development of youth related programs;

4.                    Prepare working papers, work programs and project proposals related to youth development at national and international levels;

5.                    Draft project proposals for funding from international agencies;

6.                    Liaise with national and international non-governmental organizations in developing and fostering linkages and networking;

7.                    Raise funds for WAY’s programs via fund raising activities.

 

To ensure the proper discharging of responsibilities as the Secretary-General of WAY, certain pre-requisites are required of the person assuming the post. The pre-requisites are:-

 

·         University degree with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of youth work supported by relevant professional qualifications and work experience in youth related work;

·         Fluency in English with excellent communication and writing skills relevant to management and drafting of project and program proposals;

·         Good interpersonal abilities and analytical skills;

·         Capable to work under pressure and willing to travel extensively;

·         Knowledge of other languages with be an added advantage.

 

The post comes with an attractive remuneration package. If you are interested in taking up the challenge, please submit a detailed resume and a brief draft on how to raise funds from international agencies for WAY. To be included are a passport sized photograph, current and expected salaries and contact telephone numbers and email address.

 

Applications are to be made via postal address or email to:-

 

            c/o            The Office of the Chief Minister of Melaka

                        Level 4, Blok Bendahara

                        Kompleks Seri Negeri

                        75450 Ayer Keroh

                        Melaka

                        MALAYSIA

 

                        Fax: +60-6-232 8400   Email :  alirustam@...

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Indian Committee of Youth Organizations (ICYO) is a registered non-profit, non-governmental network organization, committed in developing areas of mutual cooperation and understanding among different youth voluntary agencies, youth groups, clubs and individuals working in the field of youth welfare in India. 

ICYO functions as an umbrella organization of youth NGOs in India. It's family consists of
over 356 organizations spread in 122 districts of 22 states from different corners of India.

Our goal:
To improve and extend the youth work and services through Youth Organizations;
To enhance and demonstrate youth work in the society;
To promote effective youth programmmes;
To organize network of civil society organizations working towards the development of youth work;
To organize seminars, conferences, workshops, trainings;
To maintain international relation with organizations promoting young people in their programmes and activities

Affiliation: 

Consultative (Roster) Status with ECOSOC, United Nations;
Consultative Status with Commission on Sustainable Development;
Full Member of World Assembly of Youth (WAY); Asian Youth Council (AYC);
Youth for Habitat International Network (YFHIN); CRIN, South Asia Youth
Environment Network (SAYEN), Affiliate group of ECPAT International, Thailand;
ATSECE-DELHI, Indian Partner of AIDS Care Watch Campaign;
Steering Committee member of World Bank's YDP Network;
Working relation with Indian Association of Parliamentarians (IAPPD);
International Medical Parliamentarians Organizations (IMPO);
Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD);
World Youth Foundation, Malaysia.