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: Communications 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 Special Regional Coordinator, the Programme Manager/OSRC implement and supports communications activities, designs, manages and facilitates the implementation of the office communications and publication strategies with a view to influence youth development agenda, to promote public and media outreach and to mobilize social and financial support for the IYF in the region. 

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) Strategic communications and content development:

• Provide technical advice, update and support the implementation of required communications activities;
• With the oversight of the SRC, maintain a communications toolkit consisting of standard, re-branded templates targeting different audiences (private sector, sponsors, donor governments and programme partners); and
• Provide advice on OSRC brand positioning, website page, social media channels and other materials.

(B) Media management including media partnerships:

• Provide communication advice and support for reputational management in line with the IYF policies and guidelines;
• Improve IYF OSRC media coverage by developing a media engagement strategy and updating target media lists comprised of a comprehensive database of journalists, writers, and high-profile contributors;
• Advise on and reach out to key media at the global and country levels, advocating on key issues at the core of OSRC’s mandate, raising awareness of the IYF and its initiatives, and increasing IYF’s external presence on media outlets; and
• Identify and support opportunities to create visibility for the IYF through its partner network, high-level champions, relevant events and partnerships with like-minded organizations, business networks, UN and academic institutions.

(C) Website content management and social media campaigns:

• Provide content for the OSRC web page on the official website, in Arabic/English languages;
• Design and implement a social media strategy to increase audience volume and engagement with OSRC social media accounts;
• Ensure updated daily with quality content showcasing IYF achievements and inclusive business thought leadership, generating follower engagement and increasing overall number of followers;
• Design and deliver online media campaigns, including for priority IYF issues and themes; and
• Provide support to social media outreach and integration around IYF events, speaking opportunities, member news and other relevant topics.

(D) Events support:

• Provide communications advice and support to OSRC events, including thorough outreach communications in the run-up and post-event; and generating media coverage of the event; and
• Provide media and communications support to additional global, regional and national events including press releases, media engagement, social media campaigns, and outreach communications pre-and during event.

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 communications role, media, advocacy, development, youth issues, sport, women empowerment, youth-led organizations or another relevant field.

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