Join HREYN Board as a Secretary General
Exciting Opportunity to Join HREYN's Board as Secretary General!
Are you passionate about human rights education and eager to make a meaningful impact? HREYN is thrilled to announce an open call for dynamic individuals to join our Board as Secretary General!
About HREYN:
Established in 2006, the Human Rights Education Youth Network (HREYN) is dedicated to promoting human rights education, advocating in diverse policy spheres, and addressing emerging human rights challenges. Our network fosters collaboration, innovation, and action to advance the cause of human rights globally.
As Secretary General, you will play a pivotal role in shaping HREYN's strategic direction, overseeing project implementation, and upholding our core values. Your responsibilities will include preparing minutes for both Board meetings and General Assemblies, facilitating the issuance of certificates for HREYN events, workshops, and training sessions and maintaining up-to-date financial records, including income, expenses, and budget allocations, as well as other tasks that might occur ad hoc. The time we dedicate to the Board activities differs depending on the projects we are implementing at any given moment and donors’ deadlines, but should not exceed 4h a week or less.
You will work remotely in close collaboration with the fellow Board members sharing responsibilities. According to HREYN Statutes the Board work is always voluntary in order to avoid any conflict of interest, but the position offers an opportunity to drive the human rights discourse, to effect tangible change and to engage into the work of an international NGO network getting valuable experience and connections. If interested, you will also have the opportunity to join HREYN events in various European countries representing the Board.
Criteria for Applicants:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the following criteria:
-Be a member of a HREYN member organization or an individual member of HREYN (Becoming a member is a speedy process, therefore, even if you are not a member yet, feel free to apply)
-Possess a strong command of the English language;
-Demonstrated experience in non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
-Commit to dedicating 4 hours a week to network activities;
-Possess skills in financial management or a willingness to develop them;
-Showcase strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to navigate challenges constructively, while maintaining a solutions-oriented approach;
-Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely, and to engage with diverse stakeholders.
-Strong command of the English language and excellent written and oral communication skills in order to engage with diverse stakeholders, experience in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and skills in financial management OR a willingness to develop them
How to Apply:
If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, please submit the following documents to contact@hreyn.net by 30th of May:
Your CV detailing relevant experience and qualifications;
A motivation letter outlining why you are passionate about human rights education and how your skills and experience align with the responsibilities of the Secretary General role.
HREYN being headquartered in Belgium, candidates residing in Brussels are strongly encouraged to apply.
The candidate(s) pre-selected by the Board will need to be approved by the HREYN members during a General Assembly (GA) within approximately a one month period. The candidates are expected to join a GA and prepare a short self-presentation.
Join us in driving positive change and shaping the future of human rights education! Together, we can make a difference.
