UNOY International Network and Programme Coordinator
For the International Secretariat in The Hague, UNOY is looking for a result-oriented, energetic and well-organised
International Network and Programme Coordinator
We, the United Network of Young Peacebuilders have a vision: a future in which youth take on their critical role towards building a world where peace, justice, solidarity and respect for human dignity prevail. It is our mission to link up youth organisations in a global network of young peacebuilders, aiming to increase capacities of member organisations and to sustain the positive impact of youth on societies. The UNOY Peacebuilders is a youth-led network of youth organisations working towards peaceful societies. We embrace and cherish values of non-violence, diversity, inclusion and participation.
Important notice: we can offer positions only to legal residents or citizens of the EU. We embrace multiculturalism and encourage men as well as applicants from a non-European background to apply. Due to the nature of the organisation we can only consider applicants under the age of 30.
Candidates should send their resume (max 2 A4) and application form (click hereto download the form) to the board of UNOY Peacebuilders, e-mail:imke.vandervelde@unoy.org, with "International Network and Programme Coordinator" in the subject line. Only applicants that comply with the above procedure will be considered.
Deadline for written submissions is October 31, 2012.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, thus we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Job interviews will be held in the week of November 5 (first round) and the week of November 12 (second round). Starting date: week of December 10, 2012
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, thus we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Job interviews will be held in the week of November 5 (first round) and the week of November 12 (second round). Starting date: week of December 10, 2012
Description of the position
Purpose of the position
· Implement and monitor, jointly with the International Secretariat and Outreach Coordinator, the UNOY Peacebuilders 2011 - 2015 strategic framework.
· Secure funding for the implementation of the UNOY Peacebuilders strategic framework.
· Ensure the effective functioning of the UNOY Peacebuilders network.
· Realize the effective development, implementation and evaluation of UNOY Peacebuilders’ programmes
· Secure funding for the implementation of the UNOY Peacebuilders strategic framework.
· Ensure the effective functioning of the UNOY Peacebuilders network.
· Realize the effective development, implementation and evaluation of UNOY Peacebuilders’ programmes
Position in the organisation
· The ‘International Network & Programme Coordinator’ (INPC) makes up the Management Team together with the ‘International Secretariat and Outreach Coordinator’ (ISOC). The two coordinators will share the leadership over the organisation.
· The Management Team is accountable to the Board, through a quarterly reporting process.
· The Management Team may solicit advice and support from the International Steering Group and the Board
· The INPC has direct supervision of a number of interns working at the office on respective projects and ensures the monitoring and appraisal of their development and performance. Additionally the INPC coordinates the project leaders hired on freelance basis to implement projects and monitors their outputs.
· The Management Team is accountable to the Board, through a quarterly reporting process.
· The Management Team may solicit advice and support from the International Steering Group and the Board
· The INPC has direct supervision of a number of interns working at the office on respective projects and ensures the monitoring and appraisal of their development and performance. Additionally the INPC coordinates the project leaders hired on freelance basis to implement projects and monitors their outputs.
Result areas
UNOY Network development:
· Further develop the network, enabling active participation of member organisations towards realizing the Strategic Plan 2011-2015 of UNOY Peacebuilders. Monitor and evaluate the network developments.
· Ensure effective cooperation and communication between members of UNOY Peacebuilders, and the International Steering Group.
· Coordinate the yearly meeting of the International Steering Group members. Ensure member organisations are represented in the International Steering Group and support the coordination of the work of the International Steering Group.
· Coordinate administration of member organisations participation in the network, membership calls etc.
· Ensure effective cooperation and communication between members of UNOY Peacebuilders, and the International Steering Group.
· Coordinate the yearly meeting of the International Steering Group members. Ensure member organisations are represented in the International Steering Group and support the coordination of the work of the International Steering Group.
· Coordinate administration of member organisations participation in the network, membership calls etc.
Advocacy programme:
· Develop and implement, an advocacy strategy based on the Strategic Plans 2011 – 2015 of UNOY Peacebuilders with the International Steering Group and ensuring support from member organisations.
· Ensure the voice of member organisations of UNOY Peacebuilders is heard at relevant events and advocacy opportunities.
· Coordinate the build up of the capacity of member organisation to represent the network and its core messages.
· Ensure the voice of member organisations of UNOY Peacebuilders is heard at relevant events and advocacy opportunities.
· Coordinate the build up of the capacity of member organisation to represent the network and its core messages.
Fundraising:
· Fundraise for projects from local, European and international donors (with support from the ISOC).
Programme development:
· Develop and coordinate the implementation of capacity building programmes for the member organisations aimed to realise the Strategic Plan 2011-2015 of UNOY Peacebuilders. Present focus includes Gender mainstreaming, Advocacy and Conflict analyses & peaceful interventions.
· Coordinate hiring of project leaders (freelance) for the implementation of projects and monitor their output.
· Coordinate hiring of project leaders (freelance) for the implementation of projects and monitor their output.
Additional duties:
· Undertake necessary administrative duties for the effective implementation of the work of UNOY Peacebuilders.
· Supervise and train, on occasion and together with other staff members, the interns of UNOY, i.e. the interns allocated to the projects described above.
· Supervise and train, on occasion and together with other staff members, the interns of UNOY, i.e. the interns allocated to the projects described above.
Profile
· Age below 30.
Knowledge
· Relevant academic background (MA/MSc) in social, cultural, political sciences and fields related to Peacebuilding and Conflict transformation theory and practice and International Development.
· Profound knowledge of the role of youth and/or peacebuilding.
· Profound knowledge of the role of youth and/or peacebuilding.
Experience
· 1-2 years of relevant work experience in NGO settings (volunteering work and internships included), in which you gained:
o Experience in programme and project management, including planning, monitoring and evaluation.
o Proven work experience in coordinating youth programmes, organisations or networks (proposal development, implementation of projects, fundraising etc).
o Experience in giving trainings, preferably using non-formal education methods (preferred).
o Proven experience in mentoring and on-the-job-supporting of project staff, volunteers and interns (preferred).
o Proven work experience in coordinating youth programmes, organisations or networks (proposal development, implementation of projects, fundraising etc).
o Experience in giving trainings, preferably using non-formal education methods (preferred).
o Proven experience in mentoring and on-the-job-supporting of project staff, volunteers and interns (preferred).
Skills
· Excellent communication and networking skills.
· Excellent supervision, management and team building skills.
· Excellent (proposal) writing skills.
· Ability to support partners and maintain productive long-distance relationships.
· Working language proficiency in English. Dutch, French and/or Spanish is an asset.
· Excellent supervision, management and team building skills.
· Excellent (proposal) writing skills.
· Ability to support partners and maintain productive long-distance relationships.
· Working language proficiency in English. Dutch, French and/or Spanish is an asset.
Attitude
· Team player,
· Proactive, out-of-the-box thinker,
· Well organised and consistent,
· Calm, relaxed, able to deal with stress,
· Flexible, willing to work extra hours,
· Willingness to travel abroad several times a year for trainings and meetings.
· Proactive, out-of-the-box thinker,
· Well organised and consistent,
· Calm, relaxed, able to deal with stress,
· Flexible, willing to work extra hours,
· Willingness to travel abroad several times a year for trainings and meetings.
Conditions
1 fte Gross Salary: € 1600 – 1850 monthly (approximately) depending on education and experience. UNOY Peacebuilders covers a simple lunch and work related travel expenses within the Netherlands.
We offer:
· A contract for initially 12 months with the intention to extend
· A dynamic , hectic and rewarding working environment
· An international working environment both in office and within the network
· Opportunities to attend relevant professional development opportunities
· Access to a global network of young peacebuilders
· Opportunities to travel within and outside of Europe for UNOY’s projects and external meetings and trainings
· A dynamic , hectic and rewarding working environment
· An international working environment both in office and within the network
· Opportunities to attend relevant professional development opportunities
· Access to a global network of young peacebuilders
· Opportunities to travel within and outside of Europe for UNOY’s projects and external meetings and trainings
This is a full time position.
Starting date: Week of December 10, 2012.
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