UN Youth runs policy campaigns on a number of different topics throughout the year. From time to time, we open applications for positions to run campaigns, as well as to run major events and publications.
UN Youth Australia is expanding the National Conference Committee to incorporate a
Youth Change Online Platform Director, Cultural Program Co-ordinator and Media and Marketing Coordinator.
The National Conference Convenor is looking for passionate, enthusiastic and driven people with skills in these areas, or willingness to learn, to apply for these exciting volunteer positions.
WHAT IS the UN Youth National Conference?
The UN Youth National Conference, Striving for Justice, in 2012 is an opportunity for high school students (Years 10-12) from around the Australia and the Asia-Pacific to come together and explore international issues. Throughout the week delegates will participate in workshops, hear from keynote speakers and partake in Model UN debate culminating in the preparation of a Youth Declaration on policy issues that affect their lives and communities.
The National Conference will be attended by over 100 delegates from around Australia, as well as delegates from New Zealand, Japan and Tonga. A further 50 tertiary aged organisers and facilitators will lead the week’s activities providing best practice youth-for-youth leadership. The attendees at the conference are exceptional young people from around the world, and future global change makers.
TO APPLY FOR A POSITION
We are looking for outstanding young people under the age of 25 to serve on the UN Youth National Conference 2012 Organising Committee. These volunteer positions are available to Victorians with relevant skills and passion.
The successful applicants are expected to attend fortnightly Organising Committee meetings and make frequent contact with the convenor and relevant committee members to work jointly. See Position Descriptions for specific detail. The positions would be suitable for educationally and social minded university students or 2011 high school leavers.
All applicants are asked to submit a current CV of up to 2 pages, as well as a one‐page cover letter outlining the applicant’s characteristics, skills and vision for the role.
All applications must be sent to unyc2012@unyouth.org.au by Friday the 18th of November at Midnight. Shortlisted applicants will be required to be available for a phone interview.
QUESTIONS
Anna Carrig | unyc2012@unyouth.org.au | 0451036884
Convenor| UN Youth National Conference ‘Striving for Justice’ 2012
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE > Youth Change Online Platform Director
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Time commitment
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- Variable dependent on fortnightly requirements, Average 8-12 hours
- The duration of this position will last from December until October
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Tasks involved
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- Working with Convenor, external professional web designer and relevant committee members to spearhead the creation of a Youth Change Online Platform
- Generating support and partnerships with like-minded NGOs and Not-for-profits to join a Steering Committee to contribute content to the platform
- Assisting in the organisation and management of web content
- Liasing with external contributors to co-ordinate website maintenance
- Overseeing timelines to ensure timely delivery of tasks
- Attend fortnightly meetings with relevant committee members
- Working to a set of specific milestones and KPIs to mark the project’s success
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Characteristics and skills required
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- Passion for web development, social good projects and the principles of UN Youth
- Relevant skills in ICT or willingness to learn
- Excellent management and leadership skills
- Ability to relate to people on a personal level and forge strong professional relationships
- Willingness to take personal responsibility and use initiative to spearhead this project
- Personal organisation skills
- Efficiency and responsiveness
- Reliability and commitment
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Benefit to you
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- Deliver a project that empowers young people and raises public awareness of Australia’s bid for a seat on the Security Council
- Learn skills in website development and project management
- Increase personal and professional skills and knowledge
- Gain opportunities to network with external partners, NGOs, media, thought-leaders and politicians
- Gain opportunities for future growth and leadership roles
- Gain experience and have fun working with other driven young people
- Join UN Youth, a nationwide, youth led volunteer organisation
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Reports to
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Anna Carrig, Convenor
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE > Media and Marketing Co-ordinator
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Job Outline
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You will be responsible for:
- Co-ordinating the UN Youth National Conference 2012 Media and Marketing portfolio
- Creating a media timeline for liaising with Victorian and National media outlets
- Supporting conference attendees to secure local media coverage
- Working with UN Youth National Executive to ensure National Conference marketing is consistent with brand protocols and strategy
- Seeking media partnership- incl. financial and/or in-kind contributions
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Characteristics and skills required
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- Passion for media and marketing
- Relevant experience working in a team and professional skills in media and/or marketing, or willingness to learn
- Excellent management and leadership skills
- Ability to relate to people on a personal level and forge strong professional relationships
- Willingness to take personal responsibility and use initiative to solve problems
- Personal organisation skills
- Efficiency and responsiveness
- Reliability and commitment
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Benefit to you
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- Work on a committee that delivers a program that educates and empowers young people
- Learn skills in project management
- Increase personal and professional skills and knowledge
- Gain opportunities to network with external partners, NGOs, media, thought-leaders and politicians
- Gain opportunities for future growth and leadership roles
- Gain experience and have fun working with other driven young people
- Join UN Youth, a nationwide, youth led volunteer organisation
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Reports to
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Anna Carrig, Convenor
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE > Cultural Program Director
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Job Outline
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You will be responsible for:
- Co-ordinating the UN Youth National Conference 2012 Cultural Program portfolio
- Creating a personal timeline for working towards the National Conference in July 2012 to direct the cultural activities for the week, including;
cultural excursions
a justice fair
Advocacy in Action day
- Working with other committee members to contact relevant speakers and community organisations to contribute to the National Conference cultural program
- Working with the Education Director to select and design cultural activities to align with the conference’s theme ‘Striving for Justice’
- Fostering relationships with external organisations and individuals that could enrich the delegate’s experience at the National Conference
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Characteristics and skills required
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- Passion for the objectives of the National Conference Striving for Justice and cultural activities relating to this theme
- Relevant experience working in a team and on projects or activities of a similar kind (not required)
- Excellent management and leadership skills
- Ability to relate to people on a personal level and forge strong professional relationships
- Willingness to take personal responsibility and use initiative to solve problems
- Creativity and innovation
- Personal organisation skills
- Efficiency and responsiveness
- Reliability and commitment
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Benefit to you
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- Work on a committee that delivers a program that educates and empowers young people
- Learn skills in project management
- Increase personal and professional skills and knowledge
- Gain opportunities to network with external partners, NGOs, media, thought-leaders and politicians
- Gain opportunities for future growth and leadership roles
- Gain experience and have fun working with other driven young people
- Join UN Youth, a nationwide, youth led volunteer organisation
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Reports to
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Anna Carrig, Convenor
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If you have questions regarding positions within UN Youth, please contact the President, Ruvini Leitan, at president@unya.org.au
