Call for Application: Facilitators, Chairperons of the Committee on Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship (Females ONLY)

Deadline:January 2nd, 2014 

The African Youth Movement (AYM) is a pan-Africanist action-oriented, social movement that strives for the development, active participation and leadership of African youth in the fight for social justice. 

The AYM is looking for dedicated young Africans( Females ONLY) everywhere for the missing positions in the committees below:

*Chair of the Committee on Employment and Entrepreneurship, 

*Chair of the Committee on Education and 

*Facilitators of all Committees

• Committee on Peace and security: Applications open for *French Speaking Facilitator and *Arabic Speaking Facilitator

• Committee on Gender Equality: Applications open for *Arabic Speaking Facilitator

• Committee on Technology and Innovation: Applications open for *Arabic Speaking Facilitator

• Committee on Health: Applications open for *English Speaking Facilitator and *Arabic Speaking Facilitator

• Committee on Employment and entrepreneurship: Applications open for *Arabic Speaking Facilitator 

• Committee on African Union Affairs and Regional Coordination: Applications open for *Arabic Speaking Facilitator

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Purpose

The main purpose of these Committees is to:

*Widely open the discussion (online) on key issues related to each

committee focus

*Engage African youth in discussing challenges but also finding solutions

*Issue regular recommendations to be used for lobbying and advocacy at

the national governments level as well as the African Union and United

Nations level.

*Identify key events and seminars on the main focus of each committee to

ensure AYM members and African youth representation

Candidates for all the positions of the committee : 

• Must be aged 18-35 years old 

• Must be originally African national but can be resident in any country worldwide. 

• Must be committed to AYM’s vision and goals. 

• Must be willing to dedicate quality time to lead the committee online discussions and deliver the outcomes within the deadlines 

• Must have passion, interest and expertise in the areas that advance the committee’s mandate. 

• Must be willing to serve and attend regularly meetings /discussions initiated by the committee. An attendance level of at least 80% is required per month. 

• Must have regular and reliable internet connection 

• Must be able to use Google Hangout and other social media channels 

• Must work positively, cooperatively and respectfully as a member of AYM 

Roles and Responsibilities 

*Chairperson is responsible for: 

• Leading a team of 5 passionate young Africans. 

• Directing and setting up the goals and action plan of the committee for a year term 

• Facilitating the communication among the committee members 

• Coordinating the committee meetings, activities and agenda 

• Reporting to AYM Chair on progress and challenges that faces the committee and work closely with the chair to solve them 

=> The Chair should be flexible to have more responsibilities beside the ones listed above. 

To apply for the position, please submit the online application and send your CV to africayouthmovement@gmail.com

-Applications sending more than what is required (CV and online form) will not be considered. 

-Applications missing required documents or/and sent after the deadline will not be considered as well.

Please write on the subject of the email the committee name and Position you are applying for 

=> If you are shortlisted, you may be asked to be interviewed if needed. 

CLICK HERE to fill out the ONLINE Application Form

Only selected candidates will be contacted.