Deadline: April 30, 2018
The Youth Advocates programme, developed by UNICEF in partnership with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
programme, offers young people between the ages of 18 and 24 an avenue to act as agents of change. A total of 38
national and 12 international assignments are available
for 2018-2019 in 33 different countries across the UNICEF
network. Youth, youth with disabilities and from minority
groups are highly encouraged to apply by the deadline of
end April 2018.
In the pursuit of its mandate to advocate for the
protection of children’s rights, UNICEF recognizes that
youth over 18 years old have proven to be key advocates
and change makers. UNICEF has historically engaged
modest numbers of youth volunteers in their advocacy
and programmatic work. The organization is now looking
to strengthen this by engaging youth in a systematic and
formalized programme to deliver results for children.
UNV mobilizes UN Volunteers to advance progress in the
areas of sustainable development, humanitarian
assistance and peace in some of the most challenging
situations in the world. UN Volunteers use their
experience and talent to reach the most disadvantaged
children and youth and give them a voice in their
communities. By so doing, they ensure that no-one is left
behind.
Through a one-year UN Youth Volunteer placement in a
UNICEF regional or country office, young people have the
opportunity to work on youth participation and youth
engagement projects that make a difference for every
child. The volunteer assignment promises to be a
transformational experience for the Youth Advocates as
they undergo a customized learning plan starting with an
induction workshop, followed by e-learning courses,
coaching sessions, mentoring and, finally, a career
transition workshop at the end of the assignment.
The programme is part of UNICEF's ongoing efforts to
support young people and children as agents of change
through participation and engagement.
Eligibility criteria:
• Must be aged between 18 and 24;
• Must have competed secondary education;
• Must have demonstrated commitment to peace and
development through academic, extra-curricular and
volunteer activities;
• Must have working knowledge of English;
Youth with disabilities and youth from minority
groups are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications are accepted through the end of April 2018.
Please note that application deadlines may vary per
position. To apply, kindly refer to the international and
national UN Volunteer assignments that are part of the
2018-2019 Youth Advocates Programme.
Click here for more details.
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