Australian Youth Ambassador Cricket Development Placements Available in East Asia-Pacific Region

The International Cricket Council (ICC) East Asia-Pacific Region has established a Partner Organisation relationship with the Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program (AYAD), an on-going initiative of the Australian Government funded through AusAID.

Through this partnership, the AYAD Program is now offering as part of its 2007 Intake (departing March) two exciting opportunities for suitably qualified/experienced young Australians (aged 18 - 30) to undertake a 12-month cricket development assignment in one of the following countries (aligned with the National Cricket Body as the Host Organisation):

* TONGA (based in Nuku' Alofa with Tonga Cricket Association)

* VANUATU (based in Port Vila with Vanuatu Cricket Association)

The selected Australian Youth Ambassador will assist any full and/or part-time staff, as well as the Board, of the National Cricket Body to improve and increase its capacity to develop cricket in that country at all levels. This could focus on any or all of administration, planning, finance & income generation, coaching & cricket education, junior/schools programs, facilities development, cricket competitions and promotion & publicity.

Applicants will ideally have work experience in a sports management/development, event management or similar role with a national, state, government, or other type of sporting organisation within Australia. Applicants will be self-motivated with a high level of enthusiasm and a proven ability to "make things happen". The applicant will ideally also have any or all of the following;

* an understanding of organised sport
* administrative and communication/computer skills
* an understanding of financial management
* qualifications and/or experience in the relevant areas set out in the job description
* some teaching and/or coaching experience is preferred but not essential.

Applicants will need to demonstrate an ability to work well in a team environment and understand cultural differences associated with working in another country/environment. A key challenge will be to have the ability to motivate and inspire amongst all cricket workers, volunteers and stakeholders within the country, an understanding and recognition of the fact that "people power", as opposed to cash funding - which is limited and difficult to obtain for the sport in most ICC Associate & Affiliate Member cricket countries - can make a real contribution to development.

The AYAD Program provides full support to cover the costs associated with volunteering overseas including; pre-departure medicals, insurance, travel, living allowance and the support of a dedicated in-country manager.

What do I do if I am interested?

1. Contact ICC EAP Regional Manager, Matthew Weisheit, Tel: (03) 9653 9945, matthew.weisheit@cricket.com.au, for a copy of the job description and further information relevant to the placement(s) you are interested in.

2. Send in an application containing; a) covering letter, b) your resume/CV, c) any further details as to why you want/suit the assignment, and d) the name of the location/placement(s) you are interested in (listed in a priority order if more than one), to; ICC EAP Regional Manager, Matthew Weisheit, matthew.weisheit@cricket.com.au, Fax (03) 9653 9911 by no later than close of business on Monday 25 September 2004.

For general information on the AYAD Program visit www.ausaid.gov.au/youtham