Apply to join the International Youth Federation Lithuania (Four Open Positions)

Deadline: September 30, 2017

International Youth Federation (IYF) Lithuania currently has four open positions for interested volunteers wishing to join their team of changemakers. IYF is an international non-profit youth organizations network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is a part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network and is neutral politically, non-denominational, aim to empowering youth worldwide.

At IYF, you will join a global organisation dedicated to youth empowerment, with strong ethics, an international work environment, and attractive career development. Every youth is important to IYF. They grow and develop their staff to their fullest potential. In IYF, they provide the opportunities for the young people to advance professionally and personally through continuous training and development. They offer a structured development programme that consists of comprehensive foundation courses for youth, as well as online training courses.

*All the vacancies are Online/Community Basis and does not require travel, Kindly note that all the advertised jobs are on VOLUNTARY basis.

Volunteer Positions:

1. Communications Assistant
2. Deputy Representative
3. Innovation Assistant 
4. Youth Development Assistant. 

Job Descriptions

Please, find short job descriptions below and click the links to get more details on the positions: 

1. Position title: Communication Assistant 
   Job type: Part-Time (Volunteer)
   Description: Solutions Network and is neutral politically, non-denominational, aim to empowering youth worldwide. The Communication Assistant will be responsible for a variety of day-to-day communication tasks and will be expected to produce high-quality communication materials, help to organize press events, contribute to online media through digital communication platforms, and act as a media liaison. Detailed vacancy description here. 
2. Position title: Deputy Representative
   Job type: Part-Time (Volunteer)
   Description: The Deputy Representative promotes partnerships, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, bi-lateral and multi-lateral agencies and civil society. She/he is a member of the IYF Senior Country Team. She/he acts in absence of the Representative, and supports the Representative in the overall management of the Country Team. The incumbent is responsible for substantially contributing to the design, implementation, management and oversight of the country program and to the operations supporting its implementation to ensure effective and efficient delivery of results as planned at national, and regional level. Detailed vacancy description here. 
3. Position title: Innovation Assistant 
   Job type: Part-Time (Volunteer)
   Description: Under guidance of Assistant Secretary General on Innovation, The Innovation Assistant coordinate various innovation initiatives across the country, build and maintain Innovation portfolio at national level ensuring that IYF has a defined and consistent innovation approach, implementing new digital marketing strategies and innovative solutions that will ensure stability and increase in IYF’s performance and revenue. Detailed vacancy description here.
4. Position title: Youth Development Assistant
   Job type: Part-Time (Volunteer)
   Description: Under guidance of Assistant Secretary General on Youth Development, Youth Development Assistant is responsible for researching and implementing youth development programs that build competencies and support positive youth development character enrichment. Detailed vacancy description here.

Eligibility

• Only (18-38) age is accepted for this position. 
• All nationalities are accepted for application – remote volunteering is possible. 
• Highly interested in Lithuanian youth empowerment, youth issues. 
• Fluency in English is essential.

How to Apply

If you are interested in any of the positions above, please send your CV together with a motivation letter to [email protected] not later than 30th of September 2017.  

For more information, visit International Youth Federation.