Call for Applications: Join the Business Development Team

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The Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP) is seeking passionate, motivated individuals to join our Business Development Team. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in empowering young people to lead the charge in migration policy. If you have experience or interest in fundraising, grant management, and partnership development – and want to learn and be part of a vibrant, hardworking organisation – please consider applying.

Who We Are

MYCP is the platform by and for young people to impact the highest levels of international migration policymaking. Part of the Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) at the UN, we represent youth-led organizations and young people from over 90 countries. Our mission is to make sure young migrants are not just participants in migration policy – they are leaders shaping the decisions that impact their lives.

About the Business Development Team

As part of the MYCP Coordination Team, the Business Development Team focuses on:

Developing and managing partnerships with key stakeholders.
Creating strategies to ensure sustainable funding and institutional support for MYCP.
Supporting the coordination of MYCP activities and projects.
Monitoring and evaluating the impact of partnerships.

This is a remote, voluntary, and unremunerated position, ideal for those seeking meaningful experience in business development within a dynamic, youth-led global platform.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who have:

A background in fundraising, grant management, or partnership development.
A proactive attitude and enthusiasm for building new skills.
Held positions of leadership and are able to work as part of a team
Able to collaborate effectively in a diverse, global, and remote team environment.
Capable of managing tasks independently and meeting deadlines.
Flexibility in working hours and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the Business Development Team, you will:

Build relationships with current and potential institutional partners, focusing on fundraising and partnerships.
Contribute to creating a clear and effective framework for collaboration with stakeholders as part of MYCP’s Partnerships Strategy.
Support initiatives aimed at sustaining youth involvement beyond MYCP’s programs.
Create impact assessments, maintain logs, and ensure the monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of collaborations.

Key Deliverables

Create a comprehensive Partnerships Strategy Document to act as guidelines outlining MYCP’s approach to building and maintaining partnerships.
Development Monitoring and Evaluation documents which include tools such as impact assessments and activity logs to track the success of our initiatives.
Represent MYCP as relevant events as appropriate.
Participate in key meetings with potential partners and clients, presenting MYCPs work and answering questions relevant to our activities.

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience in business development, fundraising, grant management, and partnerships within an international platform.
Opportunities to build skills in strategic planning, relationship management, and monitoring and evaluation.
Work with a diverse team and collaborate with institutional partners from around the world.
Play a pivotal role in ensuring youth voices are heard in global migration policy discussions.

Eligibility

Applicants must be under the age of 30.
Open to individuals from all countries, with no nationality or visa requirements
Prior experience in business development is an asset but not mandatory.
Ability to speak multiple languages is also an advantage but not mandatory.

At MYCP, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, or socioeconomic status.

Even if you do not meet every requirement outlined in the position description, we encourage you to apply. We value passion, potential, and diverse perspectives and believe that different experiences enrich our work and our impact.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following:

A CV highlighting relevant experience and skills (maximum 2 pages) tailored to your application.
A Motivation Letter (max 500 words) detailing:
- Why you want to join MYCP’s Business Development Team.
- How your experience aligns with the team’s goals.
- What you hope to gain from this experience.

Applications must be submitted by January 15th via email to businessdevelopment.migration@unmgcy.org . It will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Timeline

Application Launch: 15th December 2024
Application Deadline: 15th January 2025
Interviews: 13th January – 17th January 2025
Onboarding: 20th January Notified, and request onboarding until end of Month.

Join Us in Making a Difference

Be part of a global movement empowering young migrants to lead the charge in migration policy. Together, we can create a more inclusive world where youth voices are at the forefront of migration decision-making.

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