CAYWA Coordinator

The Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) and the The Commonwealth Alliance of Youth Workers Associations (CAYWA) are looking for a Coordinator to provide secretariat and management support to the network on behalf of the Executive Committee, in addition to overseeing the day-to-day functions of the network in order to ensure that its objectives are met.

The main role of CAYWA Coordinator is to build upon the previous incumbent’s progress, to support the development of strategies, mechanisms and processes to increase growth of the National Youth Work Association across the Commonwealth.

The Coordinator will be expected to:

• Research and identify opportunities to engage in advancement of CAYWA’s areas of thought leadership;
• Write briefs and explanations of the global development, movement building, and systems change landscape relating to CAYWA’s areas of program concept and thought leadership/message;
• Attend Senior Strategic Team meetings on behalf of the Secretariat and provide monthly report outs on high level key information;
• Actively participate in the ongoing improvement and collaborative change management of CAYWA;
• Identify, record and advance opportunities to achieve CAYWA to scale: network development, external partnership, and thought leadership toward global development systems;
• Understand and apply narrative power analysis and story based strategy in communications and network development;
• Coordinate with the Commonwealth Secretariat to ensure external partnerships are celebrated and advanced through regular engagement;
• Engage CAYWA’s training programme participants and alumnae in network development opportunities;
• Maintain association management database, including updating association records, compiling biographical information etc.;
• Assist with preparation of the annual report, Annual General Meetings report, and other grant proposals etc.  Design and edit reports and research in consultation with CAYWA;
• Maintain and update a project management tool to support planned activities and  objectives;
• Support grant writers (youth work association and CAYWA) to ensure quality of language of external-facing publications including concept notes, proposals and reports;
• Advise on the production of photos, testimonials and films necessary with focus on lifting up global support networks;
• Manage and promote Youth Work Labs and develop it as a monthly recurring activity to support the Youth Work Associations and Youth led Organisations
• Manage the effective delivery of training programmes and webinars organised by CAYWA; and
• Maintain frequent and consistent communication with the assigned staff(s) from the Commonwealth Secretariat managing the network, this includes ensuring regular updates of CAYWA’s work and also the sharing of opportunities and announcements from the secretariat to all members of the network.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to be:

• A citizen of a Commonwealth member country
• Committed to Commonwealth values
• Able to commit on average 8 person days per month to this role
• Experienced in youth work and youth development.

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant topic (e.g. Social Policy, International Development, International Relations) is strongly preferred, though real-world experience will also be taken into account.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English is required.

Experience

1. Administration 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 grants, publications, policy papers, support research and thematic policy areas
    
2. Project Management & Implementation
   
   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
    
3. Networking and Stakeholder Engagement
   
   The candidate should be able to coordinate with different stakeholders in the relevant space
   
   The candidate should also account and share for the skills to grow a community and network, beyond personal networks

For more information, please refer to the terms of reference.

To apply for the role, please complete the application form here by 27 November 2022 23:59 GMT, outlining your experience and suitability for the position.

For any questions please email Miski Omar

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