FYEG General Assembly 2014 Call for Global Young Green Steering Committee Member 10th to 14th of July 2014 Location: Strasbourg, France Deadline for applications is postponed to 19th of June 12 AM CEST. FYEG represents the European Region within the Global Young Greens (GYG). As such we also have four representatives within the board (steering committee) of the GYG. Because of a resignation the FYEG General Assembly will elect one new European representative. This person will represent the European region together with our three other representatives until the next GYG General Assembly. About the Global Young Greens The Global Young Greens is an emerging youth­led organization supporting and uniting the efforts of young people from a green­alternative spectrum around the world. It works towards ecological sustainability, social justice, grassroots democracy and peace. Our objectives are ● to empower young people within the framework of participatory democracy, ● to create a space for young people to be active without being dominated by older generations, ● to address inequalities between organizations and individuals, ● to forge strong links between sectors and organizations and ● to further the Green principles on planet Earth. Our activities include finding opportunities for young people to get involved in our work, linking individuals and organizations with each other for various purposes as well as carrying on campaigns as GYG. What is the GYG Steering Committee? The Steering Committee is the second highest decision­making body of the Global Young Greens which is why it is important to have both experienced and active people involved. Its primary responsibility is to implement decisions of the Congress and to steer the network on behalf of its members. The Steering Committee is regionally and gender balanced, with each region of the world having up to 4 members, 2 of which must be women. The GYG Steering Committee is in charge of the following: ● The main task is to implement the outcomes of the last GYG Congress that was held 2012 in Dakar and implement the GYG statutes. ● Responsibilities will include fundraising, developing action plans and implementing them, mobilising members and identifying new opportunities for GYG until the next GYG Congress. ● More broadly the SC must take on the development of the GYG movement, supporting the Working Groups, managing all communication tools including mailing lists, newsletters, web page as well as being involved in regional and local Young Green activities. For this role you should: ● Speak fluent English: You should be able to express yourself, read political texts, write e­mails and understand English discussions; ● Be willing to take on a challenge; ● Have enough time to dedicate ● Have good organisational skills; ● Have experience in Young Green activities; ● Be a good team player; ● Be committed to the goals and principles of GYG; ● Have developed social and intercultural skills; ● Have respect for the opinions and ideas of others; ● Be willing to take on the responsibility to co­ordinate GYG projects; ● Be interested in Global Green Policy; ● Have your own internet access; ● Answer your emails regularly and attend Skype meetings every two to four weeks; It is an advantage if you have experience in managing and running projects as well as in writing project applications and final reports. How to apply? To apply you should send the following documents: ● a detailed CV ● a letter of motivation according to the instructions below The documents should be sent to [email protected] AND [email protected] before the 12th of June, 12 AM CET. Letter of motivation In your letter please take into consideration the following: ● explain your experience ● explain your motivation ● explain how you want to contribute to the development of GYG ● make reference to the skills required by an SC member as listed above ● state: ○ your full name ○ date of birth ○ nationality ○ country of residence ○ organisation ○ email ○ phone number Questions If you have any questions on the work as a GYG SC member please contact current member Michaela ([email protected]). If you have questions on the procedure of application or election please contact Maria ([email protected]). .