Position: Executive Secretary
Duration and type: Fixed-term contract (full-time role)
Supervisor: Executive Chairperson
Citizenship: Candidate should be a citizen and a resident of an African Union member state. The citizens of the Republic of South Africa are not eligible to apply as the current Executive Chairperson of the Commission is a citizen of South Africa
Age: Candidate should be between the ages of 18 and 33 years
Start date: July 1st, 2024
Application deadline: June 24th, 2024
About AYC
The African Youth Commission (AYC) is an independent Pan-African youth network founded by youth leaders to foster synergy amongst youth and youth organisations on the continent and Diaspora.
Officially inaugurated on January 2017 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the network is determined and committed to provide a space and voice for youth and youth organisations to set and drive their own agenda, promote the involvement of young people as key partners in the implementation of the Africa 2063 Agenda as well the UN Agenda 2030 for sustainable development, support advocacy actions on the ratification and implementation of the African Youth Charter, other youth rights-based legal instruments and contribute to advancing the AU Shared Values through a network of locally based youth actors.
Vision and Mission
Objectives of the Commission are: –
The Commission shall stand to promote youth driven, unified voice, vibrant and peaceful Africa by;
Strategic Priorities
The Strategic priorities of the AYC are structured around five thematic pillars:
Values
The core values of AYC are:
The Role – The Executive Secretary
The Executive Secretary serves as the head of the AYC Secretariat reporting and answerable to the Executive Council headed by the Executive Chairperson. She/He is responsible for the day-to-day operations, administration, programmatic, financial, and contact management including handling membership, strategic partnerships and resource mobilisation of the Commission. The Executive Secretary works closely with the Executive Council, Secretariat team, Advisory board, membership (national and regional consortiums), key stakeholders and strategic partners of the Commission across the continent and globally to provide ethical leadership and ensure that the Commission’s governance and programs are responsive, efficient, and aligned with the Commission’s objectives, guiding principles and core values of fostering an environment for inclusivity, transparency, accountability and participatory decision-making while delivering the vision and mission of the Commission.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate shall be responsible for:
Ideal Candidate Profile
Required Skills or Competences
The candidate must possess the following skills or competences:
Education/Academic Qualification and Professional Experience
The candidate must hold a graduate or undergraduate degree in one of the following fields: Social Sciences, Public or Development Policy, International Development, Economics, Business Administration, Management or other related fields.
Professional Experiences
The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of progressive professional experience in managing national or international programmes on youth development and youth political or civic engagement, preferably in Africa. Experience in leading and managing a team with a focus on youth advocacy, programming and development in an international organization is highly desirable.
Additionally, She/ He must have:
How to apply/ Deadline
Interested candidates are invited to submit their letter of application, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copy of identification document (national ID or passport) and copies of relevant academic qualifications via this online application form
https://forms.gle/9tNA56uEPAB5WQwz8
Address the cover letter to:
The Executive Chairperson
African Youth Commission
Banjul, The Gambia
The cover letter must explain why you are interested in the role, and how your skills and experience comply with the above requirements and make you the right fit for the position. In the CV, provide a functional email address, mobile numbers, and include at least three referee contacts.
Deadline for submission not later than Monday, June 24th, 2024, at 11:59pm GMT.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Download the ToR HERE