CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION

Please do not apply if you do not meet the criteria below.

Applicant Criteria:

· Is already a GYCA member with a complete and detailed profile (TIG)

· Candidate is a youth aged 18-26;

· Has daily internet access[1];

· Is proficient in Microsoft Word and Internet research; Excel and PowerPoint is a plus;

· Has a genuine will to volunteer and participate in the work of GYCA;

· Is willing to work on a voluntary basis for an average of 10 – 15 hours per week;

· Commitment for at least one year (April 2012 – Dec 2012), ideally able to commit for two;

· Can work independently with minimal supervision;

· Can understand and communicate effectively in English[2];

· Works with youth in resource-constrained areas and/or with most affected populations;

· Attention to detail, strong writing skills, patience, a responsible attitude, and strong teamwork skills;

· Agrees to consult with GYCA staff before using GYCA’s logo and materials and regarding sensitive communication;

· Has taken, or will take within three months of starting (assuming adequate availability), one of GYCA’s three e-courses offered in Project Management, Political Advocacy, and Grant Proposal Writing and Fundraising;

· Works with a registered organization (or has significant experience) working on youth and HIV and AIDS;

· Is from a country that has a stable political situation where political advocacy is possible and safe; and

· Has a good communication infrastructure (reliable phones, internet, fax and postal service).

Organizational Criteria:

· Organization officially permits RFP to work with GYCA;

· Focus of organization is on HIV and AIDS and/or on related focus such as sexual and reproductive health, development, poverty, or human rights;

· Organization is in or near a city (preferably a capital city, but not required) with an airport/ reliable transportation (essential for networking with UN, government and NGOs);

· Reaches out to most affected communities’ youth.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

A committee formed of GYCA staff and Advisory Council members will oversee the selection process. This committee would shortlist RFP candidates for each region, but ultimately, GYCA members will vote for the RFP for their region. Applicants will be notified by End of May if they are finalists. Voting will take place in June 2012. The new RFP will be announced in June 2012, and activities for the year will begin shortly thereafter.

Please send only your completed application form (BELOW) and your Resumй/CV to: rfp@gyca.org. Applications sent elsewhere (to other GYCA staff emails) will not be accepted. The form should be included as an attachment, and should not be pasted in the body of the e-mail. Applications that are not spell checked or are in ALL CAPS LETTERS will also not be accepted.

The deadline is Friday 22 June 2012 at 5 pm EST (New York time)

Applications received after this date will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications and emails, only short listed candidate applicants will be contacted. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding your application. Please do not send large files or additional materials.

If you have any questions concerning the application process, please e-mail rfp@gyca.org. This application will also be available on our homepage at www.gyca.org.

Thank you! We look forward to receiving your applications!

GYCA is committed to ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal opportunity regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion, age, marital status, ethnic or national origin, sero-status, or any other characteristic. Youth under 24 years and those living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION FORM

DEADLINE: Friday 22 June, 2012 5 pm EST (New York time)

Please complete the application form below only if you are confident that you can manage the duties and responsibilities and meet the criteria listed above.

The twelve regions of GYCA:

(If you’re not sure which region you’re in, please look at the “GYCA Countries by Region” available on the Focal Points Page of the website (www.gyca.org).

**For this election year, we are only accepting applications from the LISTED Region

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