The International Youth Federation (IYF), is an international non-profit youth organizations network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is neutral politically, and non-denominational, aim to empower youth worldwide. The IYF is a part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Youth Network.

Does making a difference motivate you? Do you want to be part of the global youth movement? Are you passionate about youth empowerment? Are you driven to be a part of a bigger purpose in the service of the young people? If you think you embody these values then you can apply to join us through the available vacancies listed below.

*All the vacancies are Remote/Community-basis and does not require travel, Kindly note that all the advertised jobs on this page are on a VOLUNTARY basis.

Position Title: Business Development Adviser

Location: United Arab Emirates

Category: FTA International

Level: S4

Duration: One Year (Renewable)                              

Supervisor/Report to: Programme Manager/OSRC

Job type: Volunteer Service (VS) Part-Time

Overview

The Fédération Internationale de la Jeunesse in English International Youth Federation (IYF), is an international non-profit youth organization network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is politically neutral, and non-denominational, aiming to empower youth worldwide.

The IYF is a global youth network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to empower young people across the world. IYF works in over 50 countries and territories, helping to achieve youth empowerment and improve the status of youth.

In the Middle East, the Office of the Special Regional Coordinator (OSRC) provides inter-agency coordination support to the IYF, and lead strategic support planning, programme and operations management to enhance the IYF coherence and improve overall programme impact to better achieve the planned results in the region.

Under the overall guidance of the Programme Manager/OSRC, the Adviser will provide assistance in identifying new programme areas and resource mobilization opportunities consistent with the office priorities, will provide support to building partnerships and mobilizing, and finding creative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities.

Mission Statement:

To voluntarily represent, positively promote, and uphold the mission of “Empowering youth for a better world” in various programs and opportunities throughout the IYF interventions across member countries.

Responsibilities:

(A) Business development and programme support:

• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the IYF business strategies related to resource mobilization and partnerships building in the region;
• Research and analyze resource mobilization opportunities for OSRC MENA;
• Support the analysis of key development and sectoral policies currently being discussed and implemented in the region and key donors willing to support interventions;
• Support the development of a detailed Partnership and Resource Mobilization Strategy with planning tools to implement the strategy and its action plan;
• Support the development of project proposals and concept notes, working in cooperation with other IYF colleagues, national and international partners and experts; and
• Support other relevant functions as requested by the SRC.  

(B) Administrative support:

• Provide support to the SRC in the planning and follow-up on the key corporate planning and reporting exercises; and
• Provide support to the OSRC team with the preparation of inputs into programmes and activities; including work plans.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic planning and creative thinking;
• Planning and organizing;
• Drive for results; and
• Collaboration and teamwork.

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills;
• High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels;
• Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, members, volunteers and other supporters;
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with a diverse community; and
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Eligibility:

• Highly interest in youth empowerment issues; and
• Knowledge sharing skills are required.

Experience:

Experience and results preferred at national level preferred in programme support role,  advocacy, development, youth issues, sport, women empowerment, youth-led organizations or another relevant field.

Language:

Fluency in English with superior drafting skills is essential.

Assessment:
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Working Modality:
This vacancy is a voluntary-based position with (4-10 Hours/Week) part-time commitment