Key Selection Criteria

Excellent written and verbal communication skills:

• Ability to prepare letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.
• Able to tailor communication styles according to audience and competently present program information to stakeholders.

Excellent interpersonal skills:

• Ability to develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders and work efficiently and professionally in a small team environment

A high degree of emotional intelligence:

• Ability to pick up on subtle communication cues, communicates effectively to achieve desired outcomes, actively listens, is able to have difficult, yet constructive, conversations when required

Demonstrated leadership skills:

• Experience providing mentoring and creating opportunities for young people, especially on the world stage is highly desirable

Excellent public policy knowledge:

• A well developed ability, or ability to drastically and independently up-skill, to mentor young people in policy development
• A strong understanding, or capacity to drastically and independently up-skill, in domestic and international relations

Strong organisation and time management skills:

Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines and to confidently adapt to changing circumstances

Project management skills:

• Demonstrated experience displaying initiative, ambition and vision, with the ability to work independently to achieve project outcomes

Other Criteria:

• A willingness to learn and further develop skills and experience, by seeking out, accepting, and implement constructive criticism and recommendations for improved outcomes
• Willingness to ensure delegations’ and individuals’ compliance with all organisational health and safety programs and requirements.
• Strong background or interest in at least two of the following areas:

• • Environment / climate change
  • Health
  • Development / Economics
  • Technology
  • STEM
  • Gender Equality

Benefits

The successful applicant for this role will work within our Executive Team, which consists of young professionals who manage studies or other full-time work alongside their role at Global Voices. This role is voluntary in nature, however it presents a unique and exceptional professional development experience that will build your communication, organisation and leadership skills, enables you to develop unique and high-value networks, and provides high-level international experience and global awareness.

Inclusions:

• Modest weekly stipend
• Participation in Canberra Briefings program
• Participation in high-level multilateral conferences
• Attendance at Global Voices Alumni events and networking opportunities
• Fully funded national and international travel (where permissible)
• Coverage of airport transfers, meals and incidental costs whilst on delegation

Application Process

To apply please click the "Apply Now" button.

Please attach the following documents:

• A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (no more than two pages)
• A copy of your CV/Resume (with contact details of at least 2 referees who have supervised you or managed you directly)
• A pre-prepared writing sample on the broad topic of environment, climate change, health, development/economics, STEM or gender.
  • This could take a range of forms, including opinion piece, university thesis, publication, or a bespoke piece for this application.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview before applications close. The successful applicant will be subject to a 3-month probationary period and will work closely with the outgoing Program Manager, CEO, and Executive Team to ensure all aspects of the role are handed over successfully.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please email your inquiries [email protected] using the subject line: Delegations Manager (Voluntary Position) enquiry via EthicalJobs.