Caribbean Regional Youth Council Admin Support Coordinator

Duration: Twelve (12) months

Period: 1 September 2023 - 31 August 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 ‘Year of Youth’.

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:

• At least 5 years’ experience in providing operational and administrative support to youth networks, particularly in Caribbean Commonwealth countries;
• At least a bachelor’s degree in business management, Social Sciences or any other related field;
• Have a proven track record of working in multinational, and remote teams;
• Proficient in developing progress reports, financial reports, and database management.
• Be a citizen of a Caribbean Commonwealth member country;
• Have evidence of strong experience in managing a diverse, regional and/or international network;
• Be available to commit 18 hours per week to network activities.
• Experience in digital media, communications, social media management and graphic design;
• Have strong writing and reporting skills and excellent communication and project management skills
• Be aged between 18 to 29 years at the time of application, on 31 July 2023;
• Demonstrated experience in engaging and mobilising stakeholders and resources from governments, private sector, CSOs, youth networks for youth development.

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

Compulsory and desirable skills

1. Administration & Reporting Support

• The candidate must have experience in leading and/or writing publications, policy papers, support research and thematic policy areas.
• The candidate should possess excellent administrative and people skills, ability to coordinate/support meetings

2. Project Management & Implementation

• Candidate should be well-versed in the effective use of remote-working tools
• Candidate should be able to demonstrate resourcefulness, and working with limited time and resources
• 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

3. 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

• The candidate should demonstrate commitment and perseverance

• The candidate should be able to show interest and experience working in diverse teams and on diversity and inclusion matters.

• The candidate should be organised, professional and emotionally intelligent.
• 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.

How to apply

Applicants should apply by 7 August 2023 23:59hrs (BST). 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)
• Names and contact details of 2 referees
• A cover letter outlining your experience (maximum 1 page)

Apply online