Western Balkans – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is seeking applicants for the position of Secretary General. The Secretary General (SG) is responsible for the Head Office and Local Branch Offices leadership and providing direction and clarity to the organization’s strategic and policy development.
Position: Secretary General
Work base: RYCO Head Office, Tirana, Albania
Mandate duration: Four years, with no possibility of extension
Application deadline: 12.12.2024
Expected employment start date: April 2025
About the role:
Reporting to the Governing Board, the Secretary-General (SG) is responsible for the Head Office and Local Branch Offices leadership and providing direction and clarity to the organization’s strategic and policy development. S/he represents RYCO at the highest level in terms of its vital relationship with partners, funders and other key stakeholders. S/he initiates and concludes international agreements on RYCO’s behalf and plays a key role in ensuring the program strategy is delivered as approved by the Governing Board. In addition, the Secretary General leads the organization’s efforts in influencing policy change as determined by RYCO core documents and strategy. S/he holds principal responsibility for promotion and implementation of RYCO Strategic Plan, in regards to the upholding the RYCO institutional and organizational excellence, supporting regional cooperation, mobility and exchange and contributing to the enabling regional social and political environment for promotion of youth cooperation.
Main Responsibilities:
- Represent RYCO in communication with key bilateral, governmental and NGO counterparts;
- Support and advise the Governing Board on its governance and oversight role;
- Solicit advice and guidance, when appropriate, from the Governing Board;
- Lead the strategic development and planning processes in order to ensure the delivery of the RYCO’s mission;
- Communicate and implement the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction;
- Design, drive and deliver RYCO’s resource mobilization and fundraising activities, in cooperation with the Deputy Secretary General, and with the support of and cooperation with the Governing Board;
- Recommend the annual Strategic and Operational Plan as well as the annual RYCO budget for adoption by the Governing Board, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Governing Board;
- Compile and submit Financial and Program reports to the Governing Board, as set out in the Rules of Procedure;
- Oversee the complete operations of the organization in accordance with the direction established in the strategic plans;
- Assess risks to the organization and ensure they are monitored and mitigated;
- Effectively lead and support the motivation of the human resources of the organization according to approved personnel policies and procedures;
- Support to the Governing Board in lobbying and fundraising activities by identifying potential donors in consultation with the Governing Board based on the overall fundraising strategy to be implemented by the Secretariat;
- Ensure the intercultural quality of the work within the Secretariat and of the projects supported by RYCO;
- Perform other tasks in accordance with the Statute, policies and procedures.
What We Offer:
- The Secretary General shall enjoy immunities and privileges as defined by the Agreement on Establishment of RYCO;
- A competitive remuneration package;
- An international and dynamic working environment;
- A motivated team;
- An inclusive environment
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates need to enclose the following documents to the application:
- Application Form;
- CV (preferably Europass CV format);
- Scanned copy of higher education degree;
- Scanned passport copy;
- Criminal record certificate;
- Two recommendation letters
The application form, recommendation letters and CV must be submitted in English language. The copy of higher education degree and the criminal record certificate should be provided with a certified translation into English. The application package should be exclusively submitted in an electronic format to the following e-mail address: recruitment@rycowb.org no later than 12.12.2024. In the subject line of your email please state you are applying for the position of Secretary General.
Applications received after the deadline given as well as those not accompanied by the necessary documents will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview phase.
Preuzeto sa: RYCO