Join the Commonwealth Students Association – Communications Subcommittee

Do you have an interest in student governance issues in the Commonwealth? Are you an experienced and passionate communicator?

Join the Communications Subcommittee of the Commonwealth Students Association, and be part of the leading Commonwealth youth network working to protect the rights of students across the Commonwealth.

How to apply
Send the below documents in one email with the subject line – CSA Communications Committee:

1. Cover letter stating which position you intend to fill (please refer to the Terms of Reference). If you are applying for multiple positions, please indicate this in the cover letter.
2. Copy of your CV (not more than 2 pages)
3. Evidence of your work to support your application (a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 related pieces/designs/links, etc.). If these include multiple links, please insert them into one document.
4. Confirmation of your studentship. A letter from your university or other academic/vocational institution will suffice.

Please send your applications to youth@commonwealth.int before the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The deadline for applications is 2 October 2016 at 23:59 London Time (GMT+1).

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2017

The Royal Commonwealth Society is pleased to announce that the theme for The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2017 is A Commonwealth for Peace.

Building upon the 2016 theme of an Inclusive Commonwealth, this year’s topics ask for a more active understanding of the role of the Commonwealth as a network of and for democracy, Human Rights and peace. We are asking young writers to explore peace at every level, from the personal to the political to the Pan-Commonwealth.

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 Topics

JUNIOR CATEGORY	SENIOR CATEGORY
What is in your Toolbox for Peace?  My peaceful place. How can children and young people come together to build a peaceful society? ‘Peace cannot be learnt from a book or from religion. You have to reach out and touch the nations.’ How does this relate to the Commonwealth?	Peace. Should you fight for peace? Kofi Annan said ‘Education is, quite simply, peace-building by another name.’ Do you agree? Answer with reference to your country and/or the Commonwealth. What is the cost of peace?

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The competition is open to all citizens and residents of the Commonwealth aged 18 and under and is open from 21 September until 1 May 2017. All entrants receive a Certificate of Participation and one Winner and Runner-up from the Senior and Junior categories will win a trip to London for a week-long series of educational and cultural events. For more information about the competition, download the flyer and please visit Terms and Conditions and Frequently Asked Questions.

History of the Essay Competition

The RCS has a rich history of nurturing the creative talents of young people around the Commonwealth. They endeavour to promote literacy, expression and creativity among young people by celebrating excellence and imagination. Run by the RCS since 1883, this international schools’ writing contest – the world's oldest – is a highly regarded and popular international education project which we run in partnership with Cambridge University Press.

In 2015, the contest was renamed ‘The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition’, in honour of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s role as both Head of the Commonwealth and Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society.     

Stay in touch with the RCS by joining our network.

BRAC International Young Professionals Programme 2016

Deadline: October 9, 2016

To have an in-depth understanding of national and international development, Young Professionals will be exposed to the following as part of their training and capacity development, at the completion of which Young Professionals will be given appointment in different BRAC programs and have the opportunity to fast track their careers towards managerial positions across BRAC International:

• Field attachments with BRAC’s development and support programmes in remote locations of their home country;
• Classroom-based training on development programs and managerial skills at BRAC’s headquarters in Bangladesh;
• Exposure visits to development programs and social enterprises in Bangladesh;
• Short-term assignment with a specific programme;
• Coaching and mentoring: A mentor will be allocated to each YP to help them navigate through BRAC and make the best use of their experience.

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a reputed university with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 (in a scale of 4.0) or 4.5 (in a scale of 5.0);
• Age Range: 23 – 30;
• Salary Range: Negotiable;
• Job Location: BRAC International countries (Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Myanmar).

Experience Requirements: Professional experience of 2-3 years is desirable but not a must.

Additional Job Requirements:

Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Citizen of the BRAC operating country with a valid passport;
• Fluency in English;
• Maximum 30 years of age at the time of joining;
• Commitment and drive towards improving the lives of people in your country;
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Readiness to serve in field assignments in remote locations;
• Flexibility and capacity to work in different areas of the organisation;
• Readiness to uphold the BRAC values of integrity, innovation, inclusiveness and effectiveness.

Application Process:

If you would like to apply, please complete the Online Application Form and upload soft copies of the following documents:

• CV with contact information of two professional references (not relatives);
• Statement of interest (maximum 500 words);
• Passport size photograph.