Responsibilities

• Develops an annual operational plan with attainable goals that he/she is responsible for achieving in the areas of Membership, Education, Advocacy, and Culture, and in consultation with members and other stakeholders to address regional needs and issues.
• Supervises the implementation of the strategic plan for the Southeast Europe sub-region and ensures that the regional goals and expectations are met.
• Complies with deadlines for submission of plans and/or proposals and progress reports to the WYAE RD via Quarterly Reports and the Project Documentation System.
• Manages the development and growth of WYA Chapters/National Committees across the Southeast Europe sub-region.
• Communicates regularly with the WYAE RD to discuss progress, difficulties and ideas.
• Seeks to increase regional membership numbers and develops membership development programs.
• Selects applicants from the Southeast Europe sub-region to the WYAE regional internship program and provides accreditation to interns.
• Actively seeks opportunities to promote WYA through conferences, seminars, schools events, among others.
• Extends and maintains a support base of contact persons and organizations who agree with WYA’s mission, who are working on similar issues, and who are experts in relevant fields.
• Ensures that contacts are aware of current activities of WYA and are actively engaged in areas where they are available and/or qualified to help out in.
• Is available to meet with donors, friends, and key contacts of WYA at the request of the WYAE RD or the WYA President.
• Meets regularly with Chapter and National Committee members, interns and active members to discuss progress, difficulties and ideas, and provides them with leadership and guidance in pursuing the WYA Mission.
• Keeps WYAE Regional Office updated on regional issues and actively addresses policy-related concerns of members and the general public together with the help of regional staff and Director of Advocacy.
• Is the main person responsible for all projects and grants in Southeast Europe.
• Is responsible for creating awareness and providing information to members and general public on WYA-related issues, subject to approval of the WYAE RD.
• Is responsible for all administrative and financial matters, including developing and monitoring budget, recording receipts, regularly communicating with the organization’s bookkeeper, and contributing to the regional fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Strong background and work experience in management
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to manage time effectively in order to meet deadlines
• High comfort level to work with people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style
• Within WYA’s age of membership (Below 31 years old)
• Completed the Certified Training Program (CTP) prior to official start date as staff

Application Process

Candidates for consideration will be contacted for a series of interviews. Applicants should submit their completed application requirements to careers@wya.net with the subject line: WYAE SEE Director Application_<LAST NAME>.

Deadline for applications: October 25, 2020, 12 midnight Eastern Time