Development - East-Asia Pacific

Cricket Development positions now available for placements departing March 2006

The International Cricket Council (ICC) East Asia-Pacific (EAP) 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 thr

ICC Development (East Asia-Pacific) Media Release

The International Cricket Council (ICC) East Asia-Pacific (EAP) 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.

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Through this partnership, the AYAD Program is now offering as part of its 2006 Intake (departing March) a number exciting opportunities for suitably qualified/experienced young Australians (aged 18 - 30) to undertake a 12-month cricket development assignment with an ICC East Asia-Pacific member country (aligned with the National Cricket Body as the Host Organisation). The ICC EAP region has 10 member countries (Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Samoa, Korea, Tonga and Vanuatu), with placements available in:

  • PAPUA NEW GUINEA

  • SAMOA

  • VANUATU

    • 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 the following areas: volunteer management, planning, finance & income generation, coaching & cricket education, junior/schools programs, facilities development, HIV/AIDS awareness and female participation.

    Applicants will ideally have work experience in a sports management/development 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 possess:

  • an understanding of organised sport

  • an understanding of `sport for development'

  • administrative and communication/computer skills

  • an understanding of financial management

  • 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. 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 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?

    Contact ICC EAP Project Officer, Russell James, Tel: (03) 9653 9924, rjames@cricket.com.au for further information.

    For further information on the ICC East Asia-Pacific Development Program visit www.icc-eap-cricket.com.

    For general information on the AYAD Program visit www.ayad.com.au.

    Applications close Friday 21 October 2005 and must be submitted directly through the AYAD website www.ayad.com.au.

    The partnership between ICC East Asia-Pacific and the AYAD Program is ongoing, with cricket development assignments regularly available (two intakes per year - March and September). Should you be interested in an assignment but are unsure as to your availability for the March 2006 intake, please contact Russell James rjames@cricket.com.au to discuss possible future opportunities throughout the region.