Junior Policy Officer Role Description
Location: Remote
Reports to: Global Coordinator
Engagement: Part-time (20 hours per week)
Contract Length: January – December 2026 (fixed term, with a potential to renew subject to funding)
Annual Salary: €12,000
Open to: All applicants (18-30) from Latin America & the Caribbean, Africa, Southwest Asia, North Africa, Asia & the Pacific
Working Time Zone: Central European Time (CET)
Employee Status: Independent Consultant
Department: Secretariat
Further contact: [email protected]
About the Migration Youth & Children Platform (MYCP)
The Migration Youth & Children Platform (MYCP) is the platform by and for young people to impact the highest levels of international migration policymaking. MYCP is the Migration Constituency of the Major Group for Children & Youth, and the Official Youth Stakeholder Network to the Global Forum for Migration & Development. The MYCP Secretariat is the Platform’s compensated staff who lead on funded projects, programming and processes. The Secretariat is responsible for MYCP’s external representation and internal management, administration and coordination. This is an exciting time to join the team!
Role Overview
The Junior Policy Officer supports the MYCP Global Coordinator, and wider Secretariat, in advancing the Platform’s policy, advocacy and representation work, as well as internal management and administration. This role contributes and coordinates the research, drafting and input into global processes (i.e., the Global Compact for Migration) and ensures good and timely governance and reporting to funders and donors, and maintenance of internal systems and processes. As well as coordination of programmes.
This position is ideal for a motivated young professional with good administrative, organisation, and interpersonal skills and an interest in global migration governance, policy and youth advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
Secretariat & Administrative Support (30%)
- Support the overall coordination and smooth functioning of the MYCP Secretariat, the Council and Coordination Team
- Maintaining records of meetings, documents and communications
- Support basic administrative and financial processes, including tracking expenses, updated and preparing budgets, liaising with funders and donors, writing grant proposals and other external communication documents
Internal Coordination (30%)
- Support coordination across the MYCP International Council and Coordination Team
- Assist in organising internal and external meetings, agendas and briefings
- Provide regular updates on progress and status of activities across the organisation
- Responsibility for the coordination on the Youth Committee on Migration & Displacement Data
Policy & Advocacy Support (40%)
- Conduct desk research on key policy themes related to children and young people and migration
- Assist in drafting, editing and publishing MYCP statements, submissions and external policy positions
- Monitor and provide briefings on relevant global, regional and local policy developments and processes
- Support coordination with partners and youth organisations on outputs and policy contributions
- Liaise with MYCP’s volunteer teams and collate information, resources and policy updates for external meetings
Person Specification
Essential
- A young person from the global majority aged 18-30
- Demonstrated interest in migration and international governance policy
- Good experience of internal organisation management and coordination, including proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets & Word/Google Docs
- Excellent written and verbal command of English
- Comfortable working remotely in a multicultural, youth-led environment (suited for European working timezone)
- Leadership potential
Desirable
- Lived experience of migration and/or forced displacement
- Command of at least one other UN language other than English
- Familiarity with policy or advocacy processes, particularly in migration/human rights
Personal Attributes
- Reliable, organised & pro-active/entrepeneurial spirit
- Committed to youth empowerment, equity and inclusion
- Eager to learn and contribute to both operational and policy areas
Learning & Development Opportunities
- Participation in MYCP’s incentive & rewards structure
- Hands-on experience in the building and functioning of a global youth-led Secretariat
- Personal guidance and mentoring
- Exposure to international governance and migration policy mechanisms
- Opportunities for professional growth
APPLY NOW: https://forms.gle/EhnS5sB4UveRa3PP6
By 19 December – 14:00 Central European Time (CET)
MYCP RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
At MYCP, we value diversity, integrity, reliability, and passion. These are the values which drive our recruitment process. We encourage everyone, regardless of status, nationality, gender, religion, disability, or otherwise, to apply. We want the best, motivated and committed person in every role. Our recruitment process always strives to be fair, open and accessible to all, and is the same across positions.
STEP 1: APPLICATION FORM
For every applicant, a full and complete application form for the desired position must be completed. Each form, as standard, collects:
- Personal Information (i.e., name, email, residence information)
- Motivation/Personal Statement
- Information about your previous experiences
Additional questions/information may vary depending on the role/level applied for. All applications must also be submitted in English, as the working language of MYCP.
Applications for more than one position are accepted.
STEP 2: SHORTLISTING
Every application is then reviewed by a human member of our recruitment panel based on the information submitted, and given a score. Points are accumulated through an assessment only of the motivation/personal statement, and previous experience. No consideration of personal information or protected characteristics determine the score.
The scores are out of 7, and are based on the following criteria.
| 1 | The candidate demonstrates no motivation for the position, with no positive evidence of suitability |
| 2 | The candidate minimally demonstrates motivation for the position, with limited positive evidence of suitability |
| 3 | The candidate moderately demonstrates motivation for the position, with moderate positive evidence of suitability |
| 4 | The candidate acceptably demonstrates motivation for the position, with adequate positive evidence of suitability |
| 5 | The candidate well demonstrates motivation for the position, with substantial positive evidence of suitability |
| 6 | The candidate strongly demonstrates motivation for the position, with substantial positive evidence of suitability, including some evidence of exceeding expectations |
| 7 | The candidate outstandingly demonstrates motivation for the position, with excellent positive evidence of suitability, wholly exceeding expectations at this level |
Candidates who do not meet the minimum eligibility criteria are not scored. The minimum pass mark is 4.
STEP 3: INTERVIEW
Candidates who receive the highest scores at shortlisting are then invited to a panel interview. At the interview, all candidates are asked about their experience, motivation and commitment to the role and MYCP. Candidates are independently graded by the panel, who produce a collective score.
The score out of 5 is based on the following criteria.
| Score | Descriptor | Indicator |
| 1 | Applicant meets a limited amount of the requirements | Applicant shows little enthusiasm or passion, and does not provide positive evidence of experience, working well in a team, taking ownership and reliability. |
| 2 | Applicant meets a moderate amount of the requirements | Applicant shows a moderate amount of enthusiasm or passion, and provides some positive evidence of experience, working well in a team, taking ownership and reliability. |
| 3 | Applicant meets a good amount of the requirements | Applicant shows a good amount of enthusiasm or passion, and provides good positive evidence of experience, working well in a team, taking ownership and reliability. |
| 4 | Applicant meets a strong amount of the requirements | Applicant shows a strong amount of enthusiasm or passion, and provides very good positive evidence of experience, working well in a team, taking ownership and reliability. |
| 5 | Applicant meets an excellent amount of the requirements | Applicant shows an excellent amount of enthusiasm or passion, and provides excellent positive evidence of experience, working well in a team, taking ownership and reliability. |
Interviews are designed as an open and honest space to demonstrate suitability for the role and motivation. It is recommended to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method when discussing previous experience.
There is no “ideal” experience, we look for positive evidence across sectors, roles, and backgrounds. You should re-read the role description to understand what the panel is looking for. We’re primarily interested in getting to know you better, and seeing if you’d be a best fit for the role. Feedback can only be provided to candidates who attended an interview.
This role has a two-round interview process.
STEP 4: APPOINTMENT
Candidates with the highest score will be made an offer first. Once confirmed, your mandate commences and you can get started!
Candidates might be offered a different position to the one they applied for based on the feedback from the Interview Panel.
Reward Structure
Based on successful performance reviews, MYCP operates a transparent reward system to support your future.
| Contributor Regular completion of tasks/activitiesContributes at least 50-75% of their expected engagement per week | Recognition in MYCP trainings and internal eventsCertificate of Commendation |
| Consistent ContributorExcellent completion of tasks/activities, and demonstrates commitment to their workContributes 75-90% of their expected engagement per week, and supports where they have capacity | All of Contributor, and: Priority for internal and external opportunities and trainingsConsideration for compensated opportunitiesSupported into the leadership pathway |
| Lead ContributorHas made substantial advancements in their area of work, through partners or programming Contributes 100% (or more) of their expected engagement per week, and has supported other team members in their areas of work | All of Consistent Contributor, and: Priority for external engagements (where appropriate and opportunities arise)Letter of RecommendationRecognition in MYCP communications |
| ChampionConsistent leadership and excellence across multiple projects and outputsInnovative ideas, capacity building for others, and high-impact deliveryContributes 100% (or more) of their expected engagement per week, and has supported other team members in their areas of work | All of Lead Contributor, and: Personal Letter of Recommendation from the MYCP Coordinator Recognition to external partnersFeature in MYCP’s impact reporting and social mediaConsidered first for future leadership positions/compensated opportunities/external engagementsAuthorised external representative of MYCP |
Keeping reward levels are subject to sustained performance at intermittent reviews and reporting.