ECYC is looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) Secretary General to work with ECYC in our office in Brussels.

Who are we looking for:

A person based in Brussels or able to relocate to Brussels, Belgium with:

• Previous experience (voluntary or professional) in management (organisational, project, HR, finance, etc.), civil society work, open youth work, youth clubs and demonstrable youth commitment. Such experience in international contexts is a plus.

• vital operational planning and prioritisation skills, ability to work independently and delegate effectively

• ability to build respectful, productive working relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds

• ability to see the big picture whilst having an eye for detail and translating an ambitious vision into achievable objectives

• excellent written and spoken English, fluency in French or Dutch or any other European language is an asset

• experience in grant writing and fundraising, as well as reporting, especially for the European Commission grants (Erasmus+, Civil Society Cooperation, )

• Understanding the European Union and Council of Europe international environment-related policies and decision-making processes.

• Knowledge of supporting mechanisms for youth participation

• Skills like critical thinking, ability to use different types of media communication, ability to problem-solving and good creative thinking

• Commitment to the equality in rights for civic, social, and political participation of all community members without any exceptions.

What the job entails:

Organisational management

• Accountability to the Board and General Assembly for implementation of the annual work programme and management of the budget

• Practical organisation of Statutory meetings

• Follow up on strategic work plan

• Managerial oversight of the Secretariat, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal and motivation of staff and effective delegation, when necessary 

• Oversight of financial and project/programme management

• Ensuring that the structures and processes within the organisation are kept under review

• Assisting with membership engagement, helping the Board and thematic working groups with their tasks

Communication

• Upholding of transparent and effective communication norms, both within the organisation and externally

• Outreach to current and potential partners to maintain and strengthen relationships

Fundraising

• Overseeing a fundraising strategy to consolidate and diversify funding sources

​Ethic

• Respect ECYC values and the code of conduct.

What ECYC offers:

• A 12-month full-time (40 hours per week) employment contract with the possibility to prolong

• Work in the office in Brussels city centre, together with an ambitious international team residing in different parts of Europe

• Salary negotiations will be based on the Belgian salary scheme, PC 329.01 B1C or B1B, https://www.jeugdwerkjobs.be/baremas-pc-32901  starting from 1900 EUR (2600 BRUTO)

• An opportunity to lead one of the biggest networks of youth work NGOs

• Getting an insight into the diversity of Open Youth Work, working with European processes and constant professional development

Please apply using this form:

https://forms.gle/oJYhGuNRAYHkcJwLA

by the 24th of February, 23:59

The process of recruitment

• Applying through the online form

• 1st interview with the shortlisted candidates

• A task to solve

• 2nd interview, based on the task

• The decision should be taken in March 2023.

For any questions or comments, email us at info@ecyc.org.