Call for Proposals: United Nations Youth Delegate Programme – Italy 2025/2026

Applications Due: Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 18:00 (CET)

The Italian Society for International Organization (SIOI–UNA Italy), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), pronounces the 2025/2026 version of the United Nations Youth Delegate Programme – Italy (UNYDP Italy).

This programme goals to pick one younger girl and one younger man to function official Italian UN Youth Delegates from September 2025 to September 2026.

What is UNYDP?

The United Nations Youth Delegate Programme is an initiative designed to interact younger individuals in worldwide diplomacy and the work of the United Nations. Youth Delegates assist promote the 2030 Agenda and characterize the voice of Italian youth in nationwide and worldwide boards.

Application Process

Deadline: Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 18:00 CET

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English (obligatory)

• Language certificates (optionally available)

• Other expertise certifications related to the necessities (optionally available)

• A video in English (obligatory), with a set period of 120 seconds, presenting the candidate’s profile and the way they intend to advertise youth engagement with the 2030 Agenda

Submission Method: Complete the application type in English (out there on the SIOI web site) and ship all required paperwork by electronic mail to: application@sioi.org

Only full purposes obtained inside the deadline shall be thought-about. Applications are processed within the order they’re obtained.

Who Can Apply?

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should:

• Be between 20 and 27 years outdated on the time of application

• Hold Italian citizenship and revel in civil and political rights

• Be at the moment enrolled in or have accomplished a college course of study

• Be proficient in Italian and English, each spoken and written

• Be educated in digital communication and lively on social media

• Demonstrate a ardour for civic engagement, youth coverage, and the United Nations

Preferential Criteria

In the case of equal advantage, choice shall be given to candidates who’ve:

• Participated in SIOI or MSOI coaching and actions

• Volunteered with youth organizations or associations

• Completed internships or volunteer work with NGOs, UN our bodies, or Italian diplomatic missions

• Gained worldwide expertise, reminiscent of volunteering overseas or taking part in change packages

• Proficiency in different extensively spoken languages

• Skills in utilizing digital graphic and communication instruments

Selection Process

First Round Interviews: Mid-May 2025 (performed on-line)
Final Selection Announcement: By 10 June 2025

Candidates shall be evaluated primarily based on their information of:

• The United Nations system and its key actions

• International regulation and present worldwide affairs

• Italy’s international coverage

• The construction and work of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

The choice course of contains:

• An preliminary interview (on-line)

• A remaining interview for shortlisted candidates

• Evaluation of public talking abilities, teamwork, communication skills, and digital proficiency

Shortlisted candidates will even be assessed on their fluency in Italian and English.

Duties of the Youth Delegates

Selected Youth Delegates will:

• Participate within the eightieth United Nations General Assembly and associated actions, in line with a programme designed by SIOI in coordination with MAECI and the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations

• Organize and take part in occasions, conferences, and consultations in Italy and internationally

• Promote youth engagement and contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Training Requirements:
Winners will take part in a compulsory coaching interval between June and July 2025. This could embrace shadowing the present Youth Delegates and attending workshops organized by SIOI. Training could also be in-person or performed on-line.

All prices associated to programme actions shall be coated by SIOI by means of a devoted finances.

Contact and Further Information

Website
Official info and application type out there at: www.sioi.org

Email
For inquiries and application submissions: application@sioi.org
To contact the Youth Delegates straight: youth@sioi.org

Telephone
For clarifications: +39 06 6920781

Do you need to characterize Italian youth on the United Nations?
Submit your application and be part of the worldwide motion to form a greater, extra inclusive future.