Deputy Country Director, Partnerships & Communications (YLDP Egypt)

DCD, PACOM – YLDP Egypt

Position title: Deputy Country Director, Partnerships & Communications (YLDP Egypt)

Location: Egypt

Category: FTA National

Level: S2

Duration: Two Years (Renewable)

Supervisor/Report to: Country Director (YLDP Egypt)

Job type: Volunteer (Part-Time)

Overview

The International Youth Federation (IYF) is a global non-profit youth organization network governed by the present statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is politically neutral, and non-denominational, aiming to empower youth worldwide.

The IYF is a global youth network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to empower young people across the world. IYF works in over 50 countries and territories, helping to achieve youth empowerment and improve the status of youth.

The Young Leadership Development Programme (YLDP) is a dynamic global innovative capacity building programme aim at empowering young Egyptians and equip them with the values, skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the professional fields of work so that they are ready to use their potential to develop themselves and their communities and contribute to a better future for the country.

Under the overall guidance of the Country Director, the Deputy Country Director, Partnerships and Communications is responsible for leading partnership development, external relations, and communication strategies within YLDP Egypt. The role includes fostering collaboration with key stakeholders, managing outreach efforts, and ensuring strong brand positioning of the programme. The Deputy Country Director, Partnerships and Communications, will work closely with internal and external partners to enhance engagement and visibility.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership and communications strategy and action plan aligned with YLDP Egypt's goals.
• Identify and establish strategic partnerships with governmental, private sector, and civil society organizations to enhance programme reach and impact.
• Lead the development and execution of communication and advocacy campaigns, ensuring strong engagement with the youth audience and stakeholders.
• Manage public relations efforts, including media relations, press releases, and representation at key events.
• Oversee digital and social media engagement, ensuring consistent branding and messaging across platforms.
• Coordinate donor engagement efforts, including proposal development, reporting, and maintaining strong relationships.
• Monitor and evaluate communication initiatives and partnership engagements to measure effectiveness and inform improvements.
• Ensure all outreach materials and reports align with IYF branding and advocacy standards.

Competences

• Lead (Level-2) Leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act as a team towards achieving a common goal.
• Design (Level-3) Ability to recognize what changes are required and create a path for improvement using existing knowledge, problem-solving skills, creativity and original ways of working.
• Empower (Level-2) Empowerment is a practice of giving team members skills, authority, opportunity and motivation so that they can take initiative and make decisions to solve problems and improve performance.
• Mobilize (Level-2) Ability to identify resources and activities that individuals and organizations will undertake to support the IYF’s strategic goals and objectives. Engage and influence appropriate donors by building win-win relationships.
• Inspire (Level-1) Inspiration and lead by example is about energizing and creating a sense of direction and purpose in others, unlocking motivation and momentum for positive change.

Functional Competencies

• Strong understanding of strategic partnerships, public relations, and branding.
• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies, including digital engagement.
• Excellent networking, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess partnership opportunities and communication effectiveness.
• Knowledge of donor relations and fundraising strategies.

Eligibility

• Passion for youth empowerment and leadership development.
• Relevant experience in communications, media, public relations, marketing, or partnerships.

Experience

Experience and results preferred in public relations, partnerships, strategic communications, donor engagement, social media management, youth advocacy, international development, or other relevant fields. Experience in youth-led organizations is an asset.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Language

Fluency in English with superior drafting skills is essential.

Time commitment

As we are working on a very flexible schedule, the time commitment for this role will be around (5-8 hours/week), but that may vary from week to another.