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The International
Council at ICM 94 approved the appointment of a Youth Intern at the
International Headquarters (IHQ). Since the appointment in 1995 of our first
Youth Intern, the position has been held
by:
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Ryan Metcalfe
95-96 (Canada)
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Rossana Croci
Reyes 96-97 (Uruguay)
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Nancy
Hainsworth 97-98 (Canada)
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Kennedy Wabule
98-99 (Kenya)
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Marianne Goh
99-00 (Singapore)
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Tony Rajan
Mathew 00-01 (India)
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Nanami Inada
01-02 (Japan)
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Chung June-ho
02-03 (Korea)
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Cristhiane
Bakos 03-04 (Brazil)
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Moses Kyemba
04-05 (Uganda)
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Michel Jub�n
Chabaneau 05-06 (Uruguay)
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James Olle
06-07 (Australia)
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Aeree Baik
07-08 (Korea)
If you are actively involved in
Y'sdom and /or YMCA work, you can apply to take part in this programme,
which will provide you with:
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Cross-cultural
learning experience.
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Conceptual
and technical learning of various job functions.
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Knowledge
of Y’s Men and YMCA structures and functions.
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Independent living
experience.
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Support
and assistance in personal development planning.
Requirements
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You must have -
or have had - active involvement with Y'sdom and/or YMCA (minimum 2 years)
and preferably with some international experience such as YEEP, STEP,
attendance of International Youth Convocation or similar.
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Have a very
good working knowledge of English, which is our working language.
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Be computer
literate.
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Have ability to
take own initiative in your responsibilities, particularly in promoting
youth involvement in Y'sdom.
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Have a good
understanding of the issues affecting young people.
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Have an ability
to adapt to a different cultural environment.
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Have good
organisational, planning and administrative skills.
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Be aged between
22 and 27 during the year of service.
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Be willing to
work hard.
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Have
creativity.
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Be willing to
commit yourself to future involvement in Y'sdom following the internship.
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Have a passport
valid for the entire period of the programme.
Dates
The
programme is for 11 months, commencing in September.
Expenses
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Y’s
Men International (YMI) will pay for the most economical direct airfare to and from
Geneva, Switzerland.
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YMI
will provide a single room in the local YMCA Youth Hostel in Geneva.
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YMI
will also provide a monthly stipend,
public transportation pass valid for one year and medical/accident insurance
coverage.
Duties
Although details
of the job functions will be determined after the Youth Intern is selected,
some of the potential areas of involvement are:
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Co-responsibility for the implementation of the Forward Plan (Youth
Involvement Area).
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Assistance in
programmes related to youth (e.g. YIA, YEEP, STEP) in coordination with
the International and Area Youth Representatives.
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Publication of
"Youth World" and other Youth materials.
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Preparation for
the International Youth Convocation.
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Coordination
and facilitation of the International Youth Committee.
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Other office
tasks as requested.
Applications
CLICK HERE FOR AN APPLICATION FORM
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
31 March 2008
The following information should be provided by all
prospective candidates:
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Curriculum vitae including: name, date of birth,
nationality, permanent address, present address, telephone/telefax numbers,
E-mail address, academic qualifications (degrees and certificates obtained,
specialised studies, etc.), work experiences, involvement with Y'sdom and/or
YMCA, present responsibilities (position, nature of work), international
experience within and outside Y'sdom/YMCA, family composition, church
affiliation, language proficiency and other appropriate information.
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A recent passport size photograph.
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A letter of endorsement from a Regional or higher
officer (e.g. the Regional Director or International Council Member or
International Executive Officer) of Y's Men International.
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An essay (1-
2
A4
pages) describing
yourself, your activities within Y�sdom/YMCA and stating why you are
applying to the internship programme. Please share some of your expectations
of the internship programme and how it would further develop your area of
work or interest upon your return.
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