Ordinary Membership (Restless Development In Tanzania) 2024, Jobs Restless Development is a global non profit agency. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We are independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power.
We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 4000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating an agency that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.
Our Approach to Safeguarding
Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.
About the Membership Role
Restless Development is excited to inform you of an opportunity of becoming an integral part of Restless Development. We are a volunteer-run organization, and we are always looking for new members to join our team. Are you interested in being a change maker of youth lives and development? If yes, join Restless Development to become part of a dedicated team working towards meaningful changes in
the community. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential, and we are committed to providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in our community? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team towards meaningful changes in the community? We are excited to inform you of an opportunity of becoming an integral part of Restless Development.
Rights and Obligations of Members:
Once you are selected to become a part of Restless Development as an ordinary member, you shall have the following rights and obligations as articulated in the organization constitution:
- To elect/vote and be elected/voted in the Board of Directors of the organisation.
- The right to express opinions on the organization.
- The right to attend general meetings of the organisation.
- To participate in organisation activities when required.
- To receive information of the organization progress by any means of communication
- Obligated to pay a fee as prescribed by the general meeting
- To attend all meetings that requires one’s presence.
- To participate in all activities of the organisation as planned
- To uphold confidentiality on all confidential information of the organisations
Member’s Benefits:
This is a voluntary position where there is no any financial compensation and becoming a member, you will be a catalyst for change and benefit from the following:
- To actively work towards achieving the Organization’s objectives, mission and vision
- To make a significant impact in creating long lasting transformative changes within our community.
- Fully participating in raising awareness and advocating for policy changes to trigger promotion of better
- health to youth and community at large
- Networking opportunity as the Organization is a platform to connect with like-minded people who aims
- to contributing to a cause.
- Enhancing valuable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, communication and project management.
Who Can Apply
We encourage diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from motivated people aged 18 and above. Two type of applications options is available: individual application or nomination by a youth organisation. Candidates should possess experience in youth participation and empowerment, outreach and engagement skills, communication skills, creativity and motivation.
Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities agency and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.
How to Apply
The application deadline is 15th April 2024, Submit a completed application form, curriculum vitae, and a letter of motivation explaining your interest in becoming a part of Restless Development in Tanzania Ordinary Member and your experience in youth issues to infotanzania@restlessdevelopment.org
1) English Application Form APPLICATION FORM.docx
2) Swahili Application Form FOMU YA MAOMBI-Swahili Version.docx
The selection process involves shortlisting and interviews with results communicated end of April 2024. The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING inaugural meeting is scheduled in May 2024.
We Value Inclusivity
We particularly encourage applications from individuals with special needs, disabilities and in vulnerable situations.
For inquiries contact infotanzania@restlessdevelopment.org