Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs President: Mr Yau Chung Wan

General Secretary: Mr. Kohei Yamada

To:

National General Secretaries President, Officers and Executive Committee Members, APAY World Alliance of YMCAs, Partner Ecumenical Organisations Related Persons

Date:

17 October, 2011

Subject:

Announcement of Opening for Position of Youth Intern, March 2012

Dear Colleagues and Friends, We are pleased to announce the opening for the post of a Youth Intern that will become vacant in April 2012. Attached please find a Document giving particulars related to the position. The position is to be filled by 1 March 2012 (which allows her/him one month for learning and handover). The appointment will be for 1 year. The closing date for applications is January 15, 2012. Applications from suitably qualified persons should be addressed to the General Secretary of the Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs, at 23 Waterloo Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, by registered post. All applications and correspondence related to this matter will be considered confidential. We would appreciate it very much if you could kindly publicise this Position Opening within your National Movement/Organisation. With best wishes, Sincerely,

Kohei Yamada General Secretary Encl. – Job Description Application Form

23 Waterloo Road, 6/F, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR E-Mail: [email protected] · URL: http://www.asiapacificymca.org Fax : (852) 2385 4692 Tel : (852) 2780 8347 · 2771 9111· ) 2783 3058 Comprising YMCA Movements in: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tahiti, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor Leste and Vietnam

Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs President: Mr. Yau Chung Wan

General Secretary: Mr. Kohei Yamada

Youth Internship Program

Introduction: The Youth Internship Program is to develop youth leadership and participation in the region. A youth volunteer leader or staff with active involvement in the YMCA will be provided with exposure to the regional YMCA mission-oriented work and thrusts as a youth Intern. Selected young leader/s will assist in APAY youth related work or programme responsibilities. S/he will work under the supervision of the APAY General Secretary and Executive Secretary. At the end of the one-year programme, s/he will share the experience gained with the home Movement and APAY. The youth Intern will be expected to a continued leadership role in the local/national YMCA. Objective: To provide an opportunity for selected youth to be actively involved in the Area Alliance Secretariat’s work and mission-oriented programme responses, and to motivate them for further engagement in the YMCA work with a better understanding of the YMCA at various levels. Specific Objectives: To provide an opportunity for young leaders to plan, lead, organize and coordinate Area-level youth programmes particularly GCE trainer’s training programme To support the Area Alliance in material/resource development on youth works To support the Area Alliance in implementation of communication strategies (youth website, social networking, newsletter) To plan and organise the Youth Assembly 2011 with Youth Committee To work closely with Youth Committee and implement/co-implement their youth related programmes (e.g. Uni-Y/EASY Net, etc) Duration : One year, preferred (starting March 2012) Criteria for Selection: Aged between 20-30 Willing to engage in youth work and other international programmes. Computer-literate Has an active involvement with the YMCA as a staff or youth volunteer leader Open and flexible towards cultural diversity. Willing to play an active role in the youth network of the APAY Has good working knowledge of English, both spoken and written. Endorsement by the Local Home Movement and National YMCA Movement. ……/2 23 Waterloo Road, 6/F, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR E-Mail: [email protected] · URL: http://www.asiapacificymca.org Fax : (852) 2385 4692 Tel : (852) 2780 8347 · 2771 9111· ) 2783 3058 Comprising YMCA Movements in: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tahiti, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor Leste and Vietnam

Allowance: USD500/month One Round trip travel to the place of former residence in the home country A shared apartment provided for free Health insurance provided Selection and Work Processes: Interested Intern should secure recommendation from the Home Local YMCA, after which the application should be submitted to the National Movement for endorsement. Upon confirmation of selection for the programme, the Terms of Reference / Responsibilities for the Youth Intern will be jointly established by the selected participant, the National Movement and the APAY. The Intern will report his/her learning experiences and insights to the National Movement and the APAY. Applications: Applications are invited from young staff in the region to participate in this programme by filling the Position Application Form provided the information of : Name, Age, Nationality, Academic background, Religion, Ability in English language, Marital status Recommendation and endorsement by the Home Local YMCA and National Council of YMCAs. A recent passport-sized photo. Candidate’s experience in work related to the YMCA. (A1 page paper) What she/he would like to do as a Youth Intern and Why. (A1 page paper) Applications should be addressed to: The General Secretary, Asia & Pacific Alliance of YMCAs, No. 23 Waterloo Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong by registered post. Application deadline: January 15, 2012 Expected Date of Appointment: March 1, 2012 if possible. But the time can be flexible.

23 Waterloo Road, 6/F, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR E-Mail: [email protected] · URL: http://www.asiapacificymca.org Fax : (852) 2385 4692 Tel : (852) 2780 8347 · 2771 9111· ) 2783 3058 Comprising YMCA Movements in: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tahiti, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor Leste and Vietnam

ASIA AND PACIFIC ALLIANCE OF YMCAs POSITION: Youth Intern Photo

APPLICATION FORM Type or print clearly. This Form should be submitted with the endorsement of the Local and National YMCAs to the APAY Secretariat by January 15, 2012. Family Name

Given Name

Nationality

City/Province

Country Fax

Passport Number

Date of Issue

Expiry Date

Marital Status Single  Married 

Number of Children/Ages

Religious Affiliation

Educational Background

Institutions Attended (Years)

Certificate/Diploma/Degree (Year)

Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year) Address Street Telephone Number

Postal Code

E-mail:

Professional Training

Institutions Attended (Years)

Certificate/Diploma/Degree (Year)

Work / YMCA Experience (A1 page pager, Use separate sheet )

Positions Held (Years)

Key Functions/Responsibilities

What you would like to do as a Youth Intern and Why (A1 page paper, use separate sheet)

English Language proficiency: Spoken Written

Signature of Applicant:

 Fair  Fair

 Excellent  Excellent

 Good  Good

Date:

ENDORSEMENT BY LOCAL YMCA We endorse and recommend this application to the National General Secretary for endorsement and recommendation.

Name/Position

Signature:

ENDORSEMENT BY NATIONAL YMCA We endorse and recommend this application to the Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs

Name of NGS

APAY OFFICE USE: Date Received: ____________________________________ Date Acknowledged: _______________________________ Final Result: ______________________________________ Date Informed: ____________________________________

Signature: