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Yama Enayat [ Profil ] |
| Sujet: |
Call for Application - GYCA EECA NFP's 2009 - 2010
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Feb 14th, 2009 - 22:57:11 |
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NFP_Application_and_call_2009.doc
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*Post Title:*
National Focal Point for GYCA
*Post Reference:*
GYCA - EECA NFP - 2009-2010
*Number of Post(s)*
23 posts for EECA region (1 post per country)
*Duty Location(s):*
All Countries ( Duty Station for each NFP will be the country he/she
represent)
*Closing date*
25th February 2009
*BACKGROUND*
GYCA is a youth-led, UNAIDS and UNFPA supported global network of more than
5,000 young leaders and adult allies working on youth and HIV/AIDS in 150
countries world-wide. It was proposed by youth attendees of the XV
International AIDS Conference in Bangkok 2004 and XIV International AIDS
Conference in Barcelona 2002. GYCA's mission is to empower young leaders
with the skills, knowledge, resources and opportunities they need to scale
up HIV/AIDS interventions amongst their peers.
GYCA operates on two tiers. The first, through information communication
technology (ICT) with free capacity-building e-courses, discussion fora, and
online resources; and the second, through local trainings and events.
*ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING:***
GYCA is coordinated by a North Secretariat in New York and a South
Secretariat in Accra, Ghana. The Secretariats act as catalysts for a
decentralized network, operating through a Task Force of youth and adult
allies including people living with HIV/AIDS, 12 Regional Focal Points, a
growing number of National (Country) Focal Points worldwide. GYCA members
represent an array of organizations, programmes, and networks focusing on
youth and HIV/AIDS.
*BENEFITS OF BEING AN NFP*
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- Opportunities to represent GYCA at local, regional, and international
events and conferences
- Ability to share information on and promote relevant local HIV/AIDS
work
- Networking opportunities for advocacy and fundraising with high level
decision-makers (UN, Government and NGO)
- Opportunities to create and influence international and national policy
and programs
- Credibility of being associated with a major international non-profit
initiative
- Training, skills-building and career growth opportunities
*APPLICATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION:*
Applicants from the region (EECA) Eastern Europe and Central Asia are kindly
requested to send the attached GYCA Application form and their CV along with
a cover letter to their RFP Yama Enayat
(yama (at) youthaidscoalition.org)
NOT latter then COB 25th February 2009.
Please indicate in the subject line of your e-mail, the post reference
clearly, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Applicants will be selected on the basis of their qualifications, HIV and
AIDS related work experience and their experience of working with youth.
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Best regards,
Yama Enayat
E-mail: yama.enayat (at) gmail.com
Phone: +93799 316770
Regional Focal Point - EECA
Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS
Kabul - Afghanistan
E-Mail: yama (at) youthaidscoalition.org
Founder, Director
YouthamaGlobal
Youth Assistance & Mainstream Activities
E-Mail: youthamaglobal (at) yahoo.com
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