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Do you have a strong passion for the development of Africa? Do you have innovative ideas on how the youth can contribute to Africa’s development? Do you want to work directly with the African Development Bank, UNHabitat, the African Union, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa? Do you want to attend meetings at the UN Headquarters in New York? Do you love to network and meet people from all over the world? Then this position is for you!
YALDA is a networking organization that is truly Africa branded : "By Africans, For Africa!".
YALDA is a non-profit international organization that was established by upper level and graduate Harvard University students in order to create a resourceful networking database for those with a strong interest in Africa. The network is centered around YALDA branches, primarily at African universities, and serves to increase the capacity of youth in Africa for developing positive leadership skills and to espouse an honest work ethic. YALDA US works on researching opportunities in Africa, fundraising activities, working with branches, maintaining relationship with UN and compliance with regulations as a 501 (c)(3).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The YALDA US Personal Assistant to the Advisor Intern is responsible for providing direct administrative and clerical support to YALDA US Advisor in order to ensure effective and efficient operations.
The position requires a person who is detailed oriented, confident and exercises initiative while maintaining a professional demeanor. To be successful the ideal candidate will work with minimal supervision, propose solutions to problems, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Normal working hours will be stipulated by the activities as determined by the schedule of work throughout the 9 months. We expect working hours to be no less than 5 hours and no more than 20 hours a week.
Responsibilities:
Manage, create and edit email correspondence on behalf of YALDA US Advisor using his/her own email account or the Advisor's email accounts as directed
Work with organizations such as the African Development Bank, UN Habitat, The African Union, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and YALI and keep the Advisor abreast of all discussions and developments
Manage YALDA US Advisor Relationships Google drive excel and keep it up-to-date
Update YALDA US Advisor's task list using meeting minutes
Assist YALDA US Advisor with tasks related to YALDA i-Boot Camp 2018 including the following:
Develop and finalise the i-Boot Camp fundraising proposal
Complete and test the i-Boot Camp website and app with Theo etc
Edit the delegate and speaker dossiers and all related forms related to dossiers
Make sure the organizing team uses mail merge to send proper confirmation and visa request letters
Send requests for partnership and sponsorship on behalf of the YALDA US Advisor and keeping the excel up-to-date
Sending speaker invitation letters and keep the YALDA US Advisor speaker excel up-to-date
Ensure all other YALDA US staff, interns and volunteers are performing their tasks on target and reporting any issues to the Advisor
Keep YALDA US Advisor email accounts in order, labelling emails and filing them in the right folders
Maintain YALDA US Advisor Social Media accounts ensuring regular weekly posts with prior approval from the Advisor
Keep a calendar of the YALDA US Advisor and schedule and organize conference calls or meetings for him or her as requested
Prepare, edit and format documents, presentations and spreadsheets.
Maintain electronic and paper files
Basic research, data compilation and database maintenance for projects and documents
Copying and organizing materials for meetings
General administrative support
Qualifications:
Must have Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; administrative/clerical experience
Advanced PC skills; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet browsers
Excellent attention to detail, organization and accuracy of work
Must have good writing skills, organization skills, and have research skills
Communicate in a professional manner and develop good rapport with both internal and external individuals
Ideally candidates must be located in New York, NY or Boston, Massachusetts but other locations are welcome
Must have constant and reliable access to internet
Must have a strong interest in Africa
www.facebook.com/yaldafrica www.yaldafrica.org
Please send your Resume and Cover letter to yaldarecruit@gmail.com. Please quote "Personal Assistant to the YALDA US Advisor" in the subject line.
About Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA)
Location:
P.O. Box 402581, Gaborone, 0000, BW
Mission Statement
Yalda provides a forum for youth on the African continent and those abroad with a commitment to the welfare of Africa. By networking with professionals, mentors and each other, members will increase their capacity to take on positive leadership roles in their universities, countries and on the continent. Through Yalda, members will implement their short and long-term visions for Africa.
Description
The Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (Yalda) envisions an international network of inspired, empowered and proactive young African leaders who hold influential decision-making positions, are running their own organizations or companies, culminating in a prosperous and developed African continent.
Children & Youth
International
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address.
