Deadline: October 31st 2023 | Third Cohort Of African Youth Ambassadors For Peace
| Title; | Third Cohort Of African Youth Ambassadors For Peace |
| Organisation; | Youth for Peace (Africa) Programme (Y4P) |
| Fund/Grant: | AU will provide financial grants |
| Deadline; | October 31st 2023 |
| Eligible countries: | African countries |
The Youth for Peace (Africa) Programme (Y4P) was launched in September 2018 as part of the efforts to advance the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda of the African Union (AU) by the former Peace and Security Department (now the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department, PAPS), with the primary objective of facilitating the meaningful participation of African youth in the entirety of peace and security and discouraging their involvement in violence. The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) requested the AU Commission to appoint five regional African Youth Ambassadors for Peace (AYAP) to collaborate with the AU Youth Envoy in championing the promotion of peace and security on the continent during its 807th meeting in order to increase youth participation in the peace and security agenda on the continent.
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Requirements
- All African youth who have made a major effort to advance lasting peace and security on the continent and who have shown a commitment to doing so are eligible to apply.
- Applications from qualified youngsters, including young women, those who have been relocated, and those who are disabled who meet the following requirements are especially encouraged:
- In accordance with the AU Youth age, range in age from 15 to 35;
- Having a master’s degree in international relations, peace and conflict studies, political science, law, or a related field would be advantageous; alternatively, having at least two years of experience in peace and security with a track record of resource mobilisation and advocacy for youth, peace, and security issues;
- Possess knowledge of advancing and assisting peace processes, particularly when starting and directing multi-stakeholder conversations and mediation attempts;
- Possess a protracted history in the locale in which they labour;
- Possess great advocacy and communication skills;
- The AU’s working languages include English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Swahili, and Spanish.
- Any functioning language of the AU must be mastered with proficiency; knowledge of another AU language would be advantageous.
These AYAPs must:
- Advocate for the advancement of young people’s rights in his or her community;
- Promote the 10-year implementation plan and the AU Continental Framework on Youth Peace and Security (CFYPS) in their area;
- To improve the creation of National Action Plans and their execution in their region, encourage and assist AU Member States in the region with the coordination of the Y4P programme;
- Implement regional youth programmes that address the CFYPS’s five priority areas; whenever asked, represent the AU PAPS at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Application
- Before [31 October 2023], qualified applicants must send their applications through email to Youth4PeaceAfrica@africa-union.org.
- The following should be included in the application:
- A current CV or resume;
- A brief essay (no longer than two pages) outlining the candidate’s qualifications for the position and how they plan to contribute to the continent’s security and peace.
- Copies of certificates for schooling and other training;
For more information, visit the African Youth Ambassador for Peace’s official website.
