International Youth Federation (IYF)
Chief Digital Officer - Volunteer
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The CDO manages the day-to-day operation and oversight of functions in the ICT Support Unit to ensure that information technology structures and systems for IYF are responsive to business needs.
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Mission Statement
To voluntarily represent, positively promote, and uphold the mission of “Empowering youth for a better world” in various programs and opportunities throughout the IYF interventions across member countries.
What are we looking for?
This role requires an innovative digital or IT leader with strong leadership skills.
Experience within an NGO, non-profit, INGO (such as the United Nations), government, charity, international development, or youth empowerment organisation is highly advantageous but not essential.
What will you be doing?
The International Youth Federation is an international non-profit youth organisation network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is neutral politically and non-denominational, aiming to empower youth worldwide.
The core function of the IYF Executive Office (IYFEO) is to provide the support services needed to enable the IYF Senior Management Team (SMT) to perform their leadership roles effectively. The IYFEO tasked with the responsibility to provide policy and programmatic support to IYF's activities across HQ Bureaux and Regional Administrations.
Reporting to the Secretary-General through the Director, Executive Office, the IYF Chief Digital Officer (CDO) provides leadership and support for the digital transformation of the organisation. As a digital champion in the organisation, the CDO energises and supports staff and their respective offices in transforming IYF digitally.
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The CDO manages the day-to-day operation and oversight of functions in the ICT Support Unit to ensure that information technology structures and systems for IYF are responsive to business needs. The CDO also works closely with senior executives and staff across the organisation, driving the implementation of digital strategies in a collaborative and participatory approach.
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Mission Statement
To voluntarily represent, positively promote, and uphold the mission of “Empowering youth for a better world” in various programs and opportunities throughout the IYF interventions across member countries.
Responsibilities
Serve as a lead focal point for the implementation of digital strategies, convene, empower, and lead cross-bureau and cross-organizational team to support the identification, testing, design and scaling (as applicable) of initiatives that are supportive of IYF’s digital transformation; Act as a trusted advisor to Bureau Directors, Representatives and other senior staff of IYF as they set about digitally transforming their respective areas of work; Coordinate the implementation of the digital transformation activation plan, including supporting the design of initiatives related to digital transformation, progress monitoring, and consolidated reporting of results; Lead, supervise Information and Communications Technology team under his/her responsibility and oversee the management of activities undertaken by the team, as well as manage, guide, develop and train staff under his/her supervision; Plan, provide and manage ICT services to IYF, including its numerous representational offices, technical cooperation projects and, upon request, intergovernmental bodies and Member States; Oversee the development and deployment of innovative, sustainable and affordable enterprise IT solutions for IYF Member States in specific programmatic areas; Oversee and conduct periodic security risk assessments of ICT operations, giving priority to business continuity and recovery considerations; Ensure strategic planning, reporting and compliance with standards, rules and regulations as well as with audit recommendations; Foster teamwork and communication among staff in the team and across the organization; Represent the Office in the field of information technology at meetings and working groups as required; and Perform other work-related duties as may be required.
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