Young Women’s Council (YWC)
Application Form
Term: 2 years from November/December 2016 - 2018
Deadline: October 25 2016, 17:00PM (+2GMT) Please Use English Only
A completed Application should include:
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Endorsement form signed by the national association
- Application form
- One reference letter
The application form must be typed or handwritten in capital letters and fully completed. Completed applications should be sent to: .
1.Contact Information
Name:
Organisation:
Street Address:
Postal Code:
Country:
Telephone:
Email:
Skype ID:
Position:
City/Town:
Province/State:
2.General Information
EducationSchool/University / From / To / Qualification / Degree
Work Experience (Use additional paper, if needed)
Place of work / From / To / Role / Description of work
Volunteer Experience
Organization / From/To / Role / Description of work
Language Proficiency (Excellent - Good - Fair - Poor)
English / Spanish / French / Other(s) (specify)
Written
Verbal
3.Skills
What skills would you bring to the task force?
Leadership
Management
Writing
Advocacy
Resource Mobilization
Youth Development
Finance
Social Media
ICT
Public Speaking
Program Design, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Team Player
Communications
Problem solver
4.Interests
The purpose of the YWC is to create a structure that allows for young women to engage with other young women and girls in the YWCA movement in order to advise on and monitor the progress towards achieving the implementation of the Visioning 2035, within 2016 – 2019. Additionally the YWCwill report to and make recommendations for the board, and organs of the YWCA movement, to take to World Council.
- Why do you think that leadership by young women and girls is important to the World YWCA? (150 words max)
- How can the YWCA as a movement remain relevant in the next 20 years? (150 words max)
- Explain how you will share your experience in the task force and consult with the young women and girls in your regions regarding (150 words max)
- How can we ensure that young women and girls are included in achieving the World YWCA’s Vision 2035 goal? (150 words max)
5.Essay
What are your professional interests and goals, and how do they link with the purpose and vision of the World YWCA?Please include in your essay what your expectations for the YWC are and how your skills will help meet these expectations (500 words max)
6.Reference Letter
Attach a letter of reference from a person who can support your application. This reference should not be from a family member. It should refer to your academic or work background and skills and how this qualifies you as a member of the task force.
Signature of Applicant / DateName and signature of National President/General Secretary / Date
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