Director: World Events of the World Scout Bureau Deadline: 1 September 2014 OVERVIEW: The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the largest youth organization in the world. Scouting is a grassroots educational youth movement that is truly bottom-up in its structure and approach in engaging young people from all over the world. The Director, World Events, is a member of the Scouting Development team within the World Scout Bureau, reporting to the Global Director, Scouting Development. His/her main mission is to lead the World Scout Bureau’s actions in supporting the Host Committees of World Scout Events, as well as to support the World Scout Committee in exercising its Constitutional function to supervise the organisation of World Scout Events. This role is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Conducts feasibility assessments to NSOs’ offers to host World Events and present them to the World Scout Committee + Coordinates the supervision of World Scout Events, in close collaboration with the World Scout Committee, the Host Committee and the World Scout Bureau (including regional offices). + Manages the World Scout Bureau support and assistance to the Host Committees of the aforementioned events. + Provides assistance, on demand, to regional events and to other special international events of interest to WOSM. + Undertake other tasks in the context of the activities of the Global Team for Scouting Development. QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE: + University Degree in a field related to project or large-scale event management. + Successful working experience as a professional or as a volunteer in the management of World / Regional / National Youth Events such as Jamborees, Moots, Fora. + Experience of working with multi-cultural environments around the world and with national leaders. + Experience in working with volunteers and youth on educational programs or projects. + Good knowledge and experience of Scouting at national and international levels would be an asset. + Computer literacy. + Fluency in English; knowledge of French and/or one of the other working languages of WOSM (Arabic, Spanish or Russian) will be an asset. + Willing to travel extensively and to work during the evenings and at weekends. HOW to APPLY: Applications should include: 1. A Curriculum Vitae with full details of education and career history. 2. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, relating your skills, knowledge and experience to the requirements of the Job Description and Personal Specification. Your particular interest and motivation in applying for this role should also be outlined. 3. Contact information of at least two people who can provide employment references. Applications should be sent by e-mail to [email protected]. For an informal conversation or further information about the role please contact the Global Director, Scouting Development (Göran Hägerdal) by email at [email protected] Ideally, the new Director, World Events, will be operational no later than 1 October 2014.
Posted on: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 03:34:33 +0000
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