INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL YOUTH INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP

Description:

The International Council at ICM 94 approved the appointment of a Youth Intern at the International Headquarters (IHQ) in Geneva, Switzerland. We are now seeking applications for 2013-14. If you are actively involved in Y’s Men International and/or YMCA work, you can apply to take part in this programme

Eligibility:

-You must have – or have had – active involvement with Y’s Men International and/or YMCA (minimum 2 years), preferably with some
 international experience such as YEEP, STEP, attendance of International Youth Convocation or similar.
-Have a very good working knowledge of English, which is our working language.
-Be computer literate.
-Have ability to take own initiative in your responsibilities, particularly in promoting youth involvement in Y’s Men International.
-Have a good understanding of the issues affecting young people.
-Have an ability to adapt to a different cultural environment.
-Have good organisational, planning and administrative skills.
-Be aged between 22 and 27 during the year of service.
-Be willing to work hard.
-Have creativity.
-Be willing to commit yourself to future involvement in Y’s Men International following the internship.
-Have a passport valid for the entire period of the programme.

Tenure of award:

The duration of the Regular Internship can range from a minimum of three months to a maximum of six months.The internship is for 11 months, commencing at the beginning of September 2013.

Value:

-Y’s Men International (YMI) will pay for the most economical direct airfare to and from Geneva, Switzerland.
-YMI will provide a single room in the local YMCA Youth Hostel in Geneva.
-YMI will also provide a monthly stipend of approximately 1,100 CHF (Swiss Francs), a public transportation pass valid for one year and
 medical/accident insurance coverage.

Deadline: 31 January 2013

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