Calling Candidates: Apply for RYCO’s Deputy Secretary General Position
The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Secretary General. The Deputy Secretary General is accountable to the Secretary General and the Governing Board. Their main task is to “assist the Secretary General in fulfilling his/her mandate” as per RYCO’s HR Policy Manual.
Position: Deputy 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:
The Deputy Secretary General is accountable to the Secretary General and the Governing Board. Their main task is to “assist the Secretary General in fulfilling his/her mandate” as per RYCO’s HR Policy Manual.
The Deputy Secretary General supports the Secretary General in leading RYCO. S/he co-initiates and negotiates international agreements on RYCO’s behalf, with the approval of the Secretary General.
The Deputy Secretary General ensures that RYCO operations are managed optimally in compliance with all prevailing and applicable rules and procedures. S/he provides direct support to the Secretary General in promotion and implementation of RYCO Strategic Plan, in regard 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. All duties performed by the Deputy Secretary General must be in line with RYCO Statute and internal rules and procedures.
Main Responsibilities:
In coordination and under the supervision of the Secretary General
- Oversee and coordinate the work of the Secretariat in coordination with the Secretary General;
- Ensure compliance with the Rules of Procedure and Financial Regulations by all staff within the Secretariat;
- Coordinate the work of the Advisory Board;
- Assist the Secretary General in compiling and submitting Financial and Program reports to the Governing Board, as set out in the Rules of Procedure;
- Representing RYCO on official events, during the absence of the Secretary General or upon the direct request of the Secretary General;
- Providing support to the Secretary General and working in close cooperation with her/him in ensuring the effective leadership of the organization;
- Supporting the Secretary General in resource mobilization and fundraising activities;
- Assisting the Secretary General setting the annual performance targets, in line with the RYCO Management by Objectives system.
What We Offer:
- The Deputy Secretary General shall enjoy immunities and privileges as defined in the Agreement on the Establishment of RYCO
- A competitive remuneration package;
- An international, dynamic and inclusive working
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 Europass 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 that you are applying for the position of Deputy 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