The Global Diaspora Confederation (GDC) is the world’s largest diaspora-led civic society organisation to bring together diaspora organisations from across the world to unite, support, develop and promote global diaspora communities. Led by a world-class board of diaspora organisations, organised by the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM), and managed by its Secretariat, the GDC has the following overall objectives:

a) Supporting exchange of best practices among diaspora organizations;

b) Facilitate concrete joint initiatives among diaspora organizations;

c) Identify global solutions which can be deployed locally;

d) Facilitate cooperation between international development and humanitarian actors and diaspora organizations.

You will join as a Business Team member of the GDC Secretariat, and be allocated to one of the sub-teams - Business, Fundraising and Partnership.

• Business – social entrepreneurship, creating local work opportunities
• Fundraising – write fundraising proposals, identifying donors and applying for funds for GDC
• Partnerships – build corporate, public and charitable partnerships for resource aid and support

Responsibilities vary depending on which team you will be placed in, however the expectation across all teams is that you are an active and efficient member with a ‘doer’ approach to the tasks at hand. Thus, you must be a motivated and organised individual with a strong social responsibility and teamwork spirit. This is a part-time role but you MUST be able to dedicate 20-29 hours a week.

This unique volunteering opportunity is suitable for candidates who are: 

• have the time available for at least 3 months
• passionate, trustworthy, persistent, flexible, responsible, entrepreneurial
• willing to learn and solve challenging problems
• very strong work ethic minded
• looking to make a global and regional impact and widen horizons
• looking for long term team commitment and progression

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in charity sector and/or diaspora organisation
• Relevant work experience in Business, Fundraising and Partnership
• Creative and forward thinking
• Any additional language