Dear Friends,
I am writing to announce that the World YMCA office in Geneva is currently recruiting for one Executive Staff level post. The position is subject to a decision on budget funding for the post by the Executive Committee:
Communications Executive, reporting to the Secretary General of the World YMCA (start date to be determined but no later than 1 January 2015).Please find attached the job description, click here
Applications should include the following:
1. A Curriculum Vitae (including academic qualifications, specialised studies, work experience, present responsibilities, international experiences, age, nationality, church affiliation, family composition, languages spoken, etc.).
2. A paper (not more than 5 pages) indicating the applicant’s view of the mission of the YMCA, its relation with youth empowerment and how she/he proposes to implement the job description in order to support implementation of OUR WAY Strategic Plan. Illustrations from personal work experiences are important.
3. A recent passport-size photograph of the applicant.
4. Names and addresses of three referees.
5. A health certificate.
Applications should be received at the World YMCA office latest by 31 August, 2014, at the
Following address:
Johan Vilhelm Eltvik
Secretary General
World YMCA
12, Clos-Belmont, CH-1208 Geneva, Switzerland
Phone: +4122 849 51 00; Fax: +4122 849 51 10
E-mail: johan@ymca.int
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The envelope containing the application should be marked “Confidential”.
If candidate is currently holding a position within the YMCA movement, endorsement by his/her national movement or Area Alliance is required.
Short listed candidates would be required to attend an interview by the Secretary General.
Selection will be made by end September 2014.
I look forward to your kind co-operation in disseminating this information and in encouraging appropriate candidates for the position.
Yours sincerely,
Johan Vilhelm Eltvik
Secretary General
World YMCA