Call for Application: African Youth Movement Chair of the Committee on Employment and Entrepreneurship

The AYM is looking for dedicated young Africans everywhere to lead the Committee on Employment and Entrepreneurship .

`Purpose

The main purpose of the Committee is to:
*Widely open the discussion on key issues related to Employment and Entrepreneurship in Africa
*Engage African youth in discussing challenges but also finding solutions
*Issue regular recommendations to be used for lobbying and advocacy at the national governments level as well as the African Union and United Nations level.
*Identify key events and seminars onEmployment and Entrepreneurship to ensure AYM members and African youth representation

`AYM Committee on Employment and Entrepreneurship is looking for Chairperson (Females ONLY)

`Candidates for all the positions of the committee :
• Must be aged 18-35 years old
• Must be originally African national but can be resident in any country worldwide.
• Must be committed to AYM’s vision and goals.
• Must be willing to dedicate quality time to lead the committee online discussions and deliver the outcomes within the deadlines
• Must have passion, interest and expertise in the areas that advance the committee’s mandate.
• Must be willing to serve and attend regularly meetings /discussions initiated by the committee.
An attendance level of at least 80% is required per month.
• Must have regular and reliable internet connection
• Must be able to use Google Hangout and other social media channels
• Must work positively, cooperatively and respectfully as a member of AYM

`Roles and Responsibilities

*Chairperson is responsible for:
• Leading a team of 5 passionate young Africans.
• Directing and setting up the goals and action plan of the committee for a year term
• Facilitating the communication among the committee members
• Coordinating the committee meetings, activities and agenda
• Reporting to AYM Chair on progress and challenges that faces the committee and work closely with the chair to solve them

=> The Chair should be flexible to have more responsibilities beside the ones listed above.

To apply for these positions, please submit the online application below and send your CV to [email protected]

Applications sending more than what is required (CV and online form) will not be considered. Applications missing required documents or/and sent after the deadline will not be considered as well.Please write on the subject of the email the committee name and Position you are applying for

=> If you are shortlisted, you may be asked to be interviewed if needed. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for applications is January 2nd, 2015, 23.00 GMT