YouthCan! Intern

SOS Children's Villages, founded in 1949 by Hermann Gmeiner, is the world's largest non-governmental organization focused on supporting children and young people without parental care, or at risk of losing it.

Child neglect, abuse and abandonment is everywhere. Families are at risk of separation. Locally led, we work in more than 130 countries and territories to strengthen families who are under pressure so they can stay together. When this is not in a child or young person's best interests, we provide quality care according to their unique needs.

Together with partners, donors, communities, children, young people and families, we enable children to grow up with the bonds they need to develop and become their strongest selves. We speak up for each child's rights and advocate for change so all children can grow up in a supportive environment.

Duration 38,5 hours/week – limited contract for 6 months

Location: International Office Vienna/Austria

Mission

YouthCan! is a global initiative that supports young people, who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it, on their journey to decent work and independent life. By mobilising employees, activating their networks and providing expertise, corporates are making a measurable impact in the lives of young people around the globe whilst efficiently working to reduce youth employment. Through YouthCan!, corporates are able to reinforce their Corporate Social Responsibility and become direct actors, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. By using our online platform, YouthLinks, we aim to break down geographical barriers and adapt to a social distancing environment to ensure access to training, mentoring and peer networks to young people no matter their location or circumstances.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Supporting young people on their journey towards independence is a key priority of the organisation. As member of the Youth & ICT4D team your responsibilities will include working on different topics/projects:

Youth Advisory Board - a global participatory panel of young people taking part in the YouthCan! Programme who give their views, work with young people in their own country and help shape the programme. Working with the YouthCan! Project Coordinator, you will:

• Support the participation of a diverse range of young people ,to ensure they have the capacity to contribute to programme design in a meaningful way (communication, preparation of youth-friendly materials);
• Support participation of the Youth Advisory Board members for different events, in their quality of public speakers (briefing, technical support);
• Maintain communication with the Youth Advisory Board members throughout the year (WhatsApp, other discussion forums).

Global YouthCan! Conference: In order to ensure knowledge sharing, networking and setting a global direction of the programme, YouthCan! hosts a global conference at least once every two years. The next conference will take place in 2023. You will support the YouthCan! coordinator in:

• Sending out invites and tracking RSVPs;
• Preparing conference logistics
• Preparing conference materials: presentations, guides for attendees, final report, etc.;
• Managing any technical issues before and during the conference;
• Monitoring survey answers and follow-up with attendees after the conference.

General Tasks:

• Create or update tools, materials and resources, such as presentations, tracking tools, case studies and infographics
• Organise and support knowledge sharing on a variety of topics
• Support Global Project Manager, YouthLinks coordinator and M&E Advisor according to need
• Support organization of workshops, meetings, calls, from logistics to note taking and follow up.

Requirements

• Finished BA studies in non-profit management, business administration, event management, education or related areas;
• Good communication skills in English. Knowledge of Spanish or French is an asset;
• Experience in online community management and administration of web pages;
• Good organizational skills (following deadlines, team work, etc.);
• Excellent command of MS Office, capable of creating visually attractive slides;
• Experience working with Young People (15-25 years old);
• Pro-active and independent style of working.

We offer

• International working environment with a social and thriving team culture;
• Insight into the functioning of an international working NGO;
• SOS Children´s Villages International believes that interns undertake a valuable role in our organisation, we offer a fixed gross salary of € 1.150 - per month on a full-time basis, which would increase beyond 6 months.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your detailed application in English by 14th September 2022 at https://careers-sos-kd.icims.com