Global Youth Advisory Board Member

The Dove Foundation for Global Change; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic young leaders to join a Global Youth Advisory Board. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape strategies, conduct impactful research, and develop region-specific approaches to health, education, and economic empowerment. As a founding member, you will influence crucial policy advocacy initiatives and engage with high-ranking officials. This is a flexible, remote position that allows you to make a real difference in the lives of women and young people around the world, all while collaborating with a global team of changemakers.

Benefits

Leadership role in shaping global charity direction

Meetings with high-ranking officials

Recognition as a founding member

Remote and flexible participation

Qualifications

• Strong interest in women's rights and social change.
• Ability to summarize complex issues clearly.
• Previous involvement in advocacy or non-profit activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to support policy development and campaigns.
• Draft regional briefs for global policy recommendations.
• Advise on emerging trends and needs in your region.

Skills

Research and writing skills

Organizational skills

Interest in global development

Youth leadership experience

Education

Degree in Public Policy or related field

Job description

The Dove Foundation for Global Change is an international charity dedicated to advancing access to health, education, economic opportunity, and safety for women and young people around the world.

We believe that meaningful change must happen both from the top down and the bottom up — through policy reform, grassroots action, and international collaboration. Our work spans engaging with governments, multilateral organisations, and industry leaders, while also delivering regionally focused programmes that directly impact communities. Our vision is a world where everyone has the opportunity to live a life of decent quality. To achieve this, we promote the inclusion of women in all policies.

Charity commission number: 1210688

The Role

We are creating a Global Youth Advisory Board to help guide the work of the Foundation across all of our programmes and strategy. We are seeking 1–2 young leaders from each global region to join this founding board. Members will play a critical role in shaping our strategies, conducting research, and developing regional perspectives to ensure our work reflects the realities and needs of communities around the world.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to support the Foundation’s policy development, programmes, and campaigns
• Draft regional briefs and contribute to global policy recommendations for governments, multilateral organisations, and industry leaders
• Create region-specific approaches to health, education, economic empowerment, and violence prevention
• Advise Foundation trustees and leadership on emerging trends, needs, and opportunities in your region
• Participate in regular virtual meetings and collaborate with a global team of young changemakers
• Represent the Dove Foundation’s mission within your networks and community and abroad

Essential skills and experience

• Presently working for an Intergovernmental organisation (e.g. UN) or a government, governmental department, agency or membership body (e.g. trade associations and unions). Working for a global firm may also be considered.
• Strong interest in global development, women's rights, public policy, education, health, or social change
• Research and writing skills with the ability to summarise complex issues clearly
• Strong organisational skills, reliability, and a self-driven work ethic
• Previous involvement in youth leadership, advocacy, research, or non-profit activities is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge related to challenges facing women and young people in your region.

Regions

We are seeking Youth Board Members from the following regions:

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• North America
• Middle East & North Africa
• Oceania

In your application, please state which region you are applying from.

What We Offer

• A leadership role in shaping the future direction of a growing global charity
• Meetings with high-ranking officials
• Recognition as a founding member of the Global Youth Advisory Board
• Remote and flexible participation

• Direct influence on programmes and policy advocacy initiatives

How to Apply:

Send your CV and covering letter describing your interest and suitability to the role to:

[e-mail] with the subject 'Volunteer Application - Name'

Application Deadline: 20th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the

role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion — of voices, ideas, and approaches — and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.

All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.

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