THE BHARAT SCOUTS & GUIDES, NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS,

       LAKSHMI MAZUMDAR BHAWAN, 16, M.G.MARG, I. P. ESTATE, NEW DELHI-110002.

 

CIRCULAR NO.             /2006                                                                                 DATED: 31.07.2006

 

 

All the State Secretaries,

State Association of the

Bharat Scouts and Guides

INDIAN UNION

 

Sub:- Development Executive Asia Pacific Region WAGGGS

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

            The World Association of Girl Guides And Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), the largest voluntary organization for girls and young women in the world, develops leadership skills, responsible citizenship and encourages services to local and world communities.

            Wagggs is looking for a dynamic self started to join its Asia Pacific Team invited application forms for the Development Executive in Asia Pacific Region WAGGGS.

            Further details and Job description is enclosed. We will highly appreciate if you can encourage your eligible young leaders to try this opportunity to work at the WAGGGS. Time is very short so send the C.V. urgently. Last date to receive their Biodata 11th August, 2006 at WAGGGS England, so send us before 10th August, 2006 to National Headquarters. Interviews will take place in London, England.

            Please note: Late application will not entertained in WAGGGS.

Thanking you and with regards

Yours Sincerely

 

 

(Dr. (Mrs.) K. Saiprabhavathi)

Jt. Director (G)

Cc to:   All the office Bearers of the BS&G, N.H.Q.

 

DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Asia Pacific Region

 

 

Job Description

 

 

 

Reports to:                                Regional Director, Asia Pacific

 

Location:                                           Home based

         

Salary and Contract:                   Competitive salary plus benefits

                                                Fixed Term contract for 3 years                                                                                

Main Purpose: To support the promotion and development of           Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting in organizations in the Asia Pacific, in accordance with the Mission of WAGGGS. To assist in achieving the strategic objectives of the Region as part of the Asia Pacific Team.

 

Tasks:                                                Assist in the formulation and implementation of strategic and operational plans for the development of Girl Guiding/Scouting in the Asia Pacific.

 

Contribute to, carry out and monitor as required visits in Member Organisations in Asia Pacific, work with Committee members, members of the organisations and staff during the visits.

 

Develop tools to assist the work of the Region; facilitate and participate in the delivery of training to implement WAGGGS’ policies and guidelines

 

Prepare and monitor, within the planned time-scale, organisations who are working towards membership, associate membership and full membership.

 

Assist in planning for, and the implementation of, Regional events.

 

Submit work plans and reports at regular intervals to the Regional Director, Asia Pacific.

 

Assist the Regional Director, Asia Pacific in work before, during and after the Asia Pacific Committee meetings.

 

Assist in servicing the Asia Pacific Committee/Planning Teams during meetings/events as resource person.

 

Help co-ordinate and brief Committee members and other volunteers for visits or other related purposes.

 

Identify NGOS with similar interest and key players in the Asia Pacific.

 

Undertake other appropriate tasks or projects as required.

 

 

 

DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Asia Pacific Region

 

Person Specification

 

 

Knowledge:   Sound general education, degree level or equivalent qualification preferred.

 

Very good working knowledge of English.  Knowledge of another language of the Asia Pacific region, highly desirable.

 

Knowledge of identifying needs of organization and     co-operation issues.

 

Skills:             Excellent interpersonal skills and team player, able to function independently without direct supervision.

 

Demonstrable organizational, project management and administrative skills, including financial data.

 

Sound research and analytical skills.

 

Excellent Information Technology skills including MSOffice, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook and Internet applications.

 

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels through correspondence, report writing, public presentations and discussions.

 

Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage a diverse workload, work independently and to meet deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail.

 

Ability to mentor, negotiate and problem solve with a wide range of people.

 

Personality and skills to promote the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and to present an accurate and dynamic image of the world organization.

 

Experience:  Experience of working in diverse cultural environment and general knowledge of current affairs especially in the Asia Pacific, and issues affecting girls and young women.

 

                   Experience in designing, implementing and monitoring organisational governance.

 

                   Ability to use initiative and work under pressure.

 

General:       Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the Region.

 

Knowledge of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), its mission, aims and principles would be an added advantage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 2006