Assistant Secretary-General, Management

What will you be doing?

The International Youth Federation (IYF), is a global non-profit youth organization network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is politically neutral, and non denominational, aiming to empower youth worldwide. 

The IYF is a global youth network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to empower young people across the world. IYF works in over 50 countries and territories, helping to achieve youth empowerment and improve the status of youth. 

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Under-Secretary-General, the Assistant Secretary-General and Director of Bureau of Management is responsible for supporting the IYF Senior Management in diverse aspects related to human resources, finance and administration, budget management, procurement and support services. S/he leads and manages the effective delivery of business services through relevant teams, provides guidance and capacity development support for IYF´s presences at regional and country levels, and strategic advice to senior management.

Duties and Responsibilities 

(A) Provide vision, innovation and leadership and strategically directs and manages the Bureau to deliver high performance and quality on: 

• Corporate services which are client-focused, providing efficient, reliable, responsive and quality recruitment and HR services; 

• Strategic corporate advice in key areas, including people’s strategy and an improved performance management system; 

(B) Provide administrative support to the Secretary-General and the Executive Office: 

• Prepares and issue correspondence, directives, management memorandum on behalf of the Secretary-General and the Executive Office in response to management issues;

• Prepares/approves HQ staff leaves in the e-leave system;  

(C) Provides support to effective advocacy of management activities in close consultation with the Senior Management Team (SMT): 

• Supports/Represent the Secretary-General in interactions (in sensitive, political, diplomatic, and others) with various external partners such as Ambassadors, Donors, Country Delegations, Parliamentarians and high-level senior officials, as well as with global senior officials through Department of Protocol & Liaison Service.

What are we looking for?

Experience managing or leading general management or operations ideally within an NGO, INGO or IGO (such as the United Nations or European Union), charity, youth empowerment, international relations, international development (such as USAID), government, public policy, or a large international organisation.

What difference will you make?

To voluntarily represent, positively promote, and uphold the mission of “Empowering youth for a better world” in various programs and opportunities throughout the IYF interventions across member countries.

Additional information

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