C-Think Global Debates is inviting professionals, educators, business and community leaders to apply to serve on its National Secretariats in participating territories.
A global critical-thinking movement needs strong national leadership.
As C-Think expands its programme of national debate leagues, community-impact initiatives, competitions, media programmes and educational activities across new territories, applications are being invited from suitably qualified individuals interested in helping to guide and support the programme at the national level.
The C-Think National Secretariat provides the governance and national coordination structure through which C-Think operates in each participating territory.
This is an opportunity to contribute professional expertise, national networks and leadership to a growing international programme focused on critical thinking, education, youth development and community impact.
APPLY/ NOMINATE A CANDIDATE HERE
“C-Think is building more than debate leagues.
We are building national networks of people committed to helping young people think, question, communicate and lead.”
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
C-Think is particularly interested in hearing from people with experience or leadership in:
- Education and school leadership
- Business and entrepreneurship
- Finance and accounting
- Law, governance and compliance
- Media, communications and public relations
- Youth and community development
- Corporate partnerships and sponsorship
- Debating, adjudication and critical-thinking education
- Public administration and national development
- Civil society and professional organisations
Applicants do not necessarily need previous involvement with C-Think.
APPLY/ NOMINATE A CANDIDATE HERE
What matters is a willingness to contribute constructively, uphold the programme’s governance standards and help build a credible and sustainable C-Think presence within their territory.
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP. GLOBAL CONNECTION.
Each National Secretariat forms part of the wider C-Think Global Debates governance structure, while helping C-Think respond to the educational, institutional and community environment within its own country.
Secretariat members may contribute to areas including:
GOVERNANCE
Supporting accountability, transparency and the effective national administration of the programme.
SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
Helping to build relationships with schools, educators and educational institutions and supporting the development of national C-Think leagues.
PARTNERSHIPS
Opening doors to businesses, institutions, sponsors and community organisations that can support C-Think’s growth.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Helping connect C-Think’s educational activities with projects and initiatives that produce tangible benefits for communities.
NATIONAL VISIBILITY
Supporting relationships that strengthen C-Think’s media presence, public profile and national participation.
C-THINK IS GOING GLOBAL
NATIONAL DEBATE LEAGUES
COMMUNITY IMPACT
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
MEDIA & DIGITAL CONTENT
BUSINESS & INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPSOne international movement. Strong national leadership.
MORE THAN DEBATE
C-Think uses competitive debating as a powerful vehicle for developing critical-thinking and communication skills, but the programme extends well beyond the debate stage.
The growing C-Think ecosystem includes national debate leagues, C-Think teams, subscriber participation, mini-competitions, the ITeach Awards, Community Impact Projects, the C-Thinker e-magazine, broadcast and digital content, and the Friends of C-Think Community Impact Network.
National Secretariats will play an important role in helping these initiatives develop appropriately within their respective territories.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
PEOPLE WITH INTEGRITY WHO CAN OPEN DOORS.
PEOPLE WHO CAN BUILD RELATIONSHIPS.
PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND THEIR COUNTRY.
PEOPLE WHO VALUE EDUCATION.
PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD BE TAUGHT HOW TO THINK — NOT WHAT TO THINK.
C-Think welcomes applications from established professionals as well as emerging leaders who can demonstrate the expertise, networks, commitment or perspective required to contribute meaningfully.
APPLY/ NOMINATE A CANDIDATE HERE
“You don’t have to be a debater to help build C-Think.
National Secretariats need educators, accountants, attorneys, communicators, business leaders and community builders too.”
WHAT DOES SERVICE INVOLVE?
National Secretariat members should be prepared to:
- Participate in scheduled Secretariat meetings;
- Support the establishment and development of C-Think within their territory;
- Contribute expertise within their professional or assigned area;
- Help develop relationships with schools, businesses, institutions and other stakeholders where appropriate;
- Support good governance and accountability;
- Promote the objectives and reputation of C-Think;
- Work within C-Think’s established governance framework and Terms of Reference; and
- Collaborate with CAP Media & Marketing Limited and the wider C-Think Global structure.
Specific responsibilities will depend on the position to which an individual is appointed.
IMPORTANT: THESE ARE LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE APPOINTMENTS
National Secretariat service should not be interpreted as ordinary employment with CAP Media & Marketing Limited.
Appointments are made within the C-Think governance structure and are subject to the applicable Terms of Reference, governance framework, appointment instruments and approval process.
Any compensation, professional fees, commissions, reimbursements or other financial arrangements applicable to a particular function will be separately defined where relevant.
NOMINATIONS ARE ALSO WELCOME
Know someone who would be an excellent addition to a C-Think National Secretariat?
Encourage them to apply.
Educational institutions, professional organisations, businesses and existing C-Think officials may also encourage suitably qualified individuals to submit applications.
All applicants will be considered through the established selection and appointment process.
READY TO HELP BUILD C-THINK IN YOUR COUNTRY?
Applications are now being accepted from interested individuals in territories in which C-Think is establishing or strengthening its national structure.
COMPLETE THE NATIONAL SECRETARIAT APPLICATION FORM
APPLY/ NOMINATE A CANDIDATE HERE
Applicants should be prepared to provide basic professional information, their territory, area of expertise, relevant experience and a brief explanation of how they believe they can contribute to C-Think.
THINK NATIONALLY.
CONNECT GLOBALLY.
HELP BUILD C-THINK.
Education needs critical thinkers.
Communities need problem-solvers.
C-Think needs leaders who can help make it happen.
