VISION

Regional Coordinators are an integral part of our Global Team. They represent UCP-SARnet in their respective regions and are ambassadors of their region in our global network.  The role of a Regional Coordinator is to facilitate collaboration and activities that aid in the actualization of UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in their region.

We envision having one coordinator in each region (a region can be defined as a country, province, city, or district, ect.) where we have UCP-SARnet members, and where there are community organizations addressing one or more of the MDGs. 

To effectively fulfill this role, each Regional Coordinator is expected create a Regional Team by nominating Assistant Coordinators who will assist him/her in realization of everyday tasks.  In the case there will be several Regional Coordinators in one country they should create a Country Team moderated each year by a different Regional Coordinator. UCP-SARnet's long-term goal is to foster organized, skillful, and knowledgeable Country Teams so they may register as NGOs (for instance UCP-SARnet India). Such registration would provide Country Teams with the legal status necessary for obtaining funding to support local community projects.

Regional Coordinators must make a commitment to volunteer for at least a two-year term, Assistant Coordinators may agree to serve a shorter term or be appointed for a specific project. Although currently these are unpaid volunteer positions, registration of a Country Team as a local NGO may open perspectives for paid jobs.

EXPECTATIONS

Each Regional Coordinator is expected to:

	Be a member of UCP-SARnet and introduce himself/herself in form of a short video clip posted on our website;
	Participate in virtual meetings/conferences with the Executive Team as required;
	Regularly familiarize himself/herself with the status of the UN Millennium Development Goals, and especially those related to his/her country;
	Regularly make publicity for community work in his/her region by uploading relevant content (information about events, videos, photos, links, articles, etc.) to their country page on the UCP-SARnet website, moderating the discussion forum, and publicizing information about the UCP-SARnet mission and accomplishments throughout their communities;
	During the first year of service recruit at least one Assistant Coordinators;
	Recruit for UCP-SARnet at least five new individual members per year;
	Recruit for UCP-SARnet least five organizational members per year;
	Each year identify at least one potential local or global funding source that could support UCP-SARnet mission in the region;
	After 6 months of internship submit a detailed plan of action for the first 6 months, and a tentative plan of work for the entire two-year term;
	After each six months of service submit a report on accomplishments to the Executive Team;
	Regional Coordinators are not authorized to initiate and make any financial commitments on behalf of UCP-SARnet without approval of the Executive Team.

We are looking for candidates who:

	Have community experience;
	Want to create worldwide visibility of community work in their region;
	Are interested in global networking and developing partnerships;
	Want to promote a global perspective on local community issues among community leaders in their region;
	Are highly motivated to bring about social change;
	Have a moderate amount of commitments allowing them to efficiently perform their role as a Regional Coordinator;
	Have good networking abilities;
	Are computer savvy.

What are the benefits from serving as a Regional Coordinator?

	Becoming a member of a global community of people involved in social action;
	Advancing your networking and team building skills;
	Obtaining international recognition of your leadership skills;
	Building professional connections that may be helpful in your professional career;
	Obtaining support of international organizations when applying for funding of local community projects in your country;
	Receiving updated information about community-related events and opportunities;
	UCP-SARnet will search for sponsors who could support participation of Regional Coordinators in international conferences on the topics congruent with UCP-SARnet's mission;
	Adding to your credentials of service in a global network setting;
	Earning a strong recommendation letter on behalf of the network in the event you apply for a new position, grant, academic program, scholarship, etc.

PROCEDURE

All interested in the opportunity to be a Regional Coordinator for UCP-SARnet, please CLICK HERE to fill out our application form online.Unfortunately, the form cannot be saved, so for your convenience, we have added a Word Documentyou can fill out and when completed, you can copy and paste the information directly into our form. 

All Regional Coordinators have been notified about this new policy. Former Regional Coordinators, who after reviewing the modified description of expectations wish to continue their services, also need to participate in the competition and should submit the application form. Not receiving of the application by May 1 will be understood as a resignation from further involvement as a Regional Coordinator.

We will confirm by e-mail receiving that the application has been received and place it through a rigorous review process, set a timetable for a phone or online web cam (preferred) interview, discuss the results of the interview at the meeting of the Executive Team and make relevant decision.

Accepted candidates are given the title "Prospective Regional Coordinator" for the first six months of service. This adjustment period will provide PRC with an opportunity to learn how to utilize the UCP-SARnet platform in order to effectively connect local community organizations with the global network.  During this period Executive Team will evaluate whether the personal qualities and efficiency of a Prospective Regional Coordinator indicate the promise of an effective working relationship for the remaining part of the term.  Upon a successful internship period, the Prospective Regional Coordinator will obtain the title of Regional Coordinator for his or her respective region and receive an official certificate.