2025–2026 UNA-USA Youth Observer to the United Nations

The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) has formally opened functions for the 2025–2026 Youth Observer to the United Nations. This distinctive alternative provides one younger American the likelihood to elevate youth voices in worldwide coverage discussions and characterize the issues of younger folks throughout the United States on a worldwide stage.

Appointed for a one-year time period, the Youth Observer travels all through the nation to have interaction with younger Americans, uncover their most urgent issues, and characterize them as part of the UNA-USA delegation at varied United Nations conferences. The function additionally contains attending UN briefings, organizing youth-focused occasions, and dealing in coalitions that help a powerful U.S.-UN partnership.

At its core, the Youth Observer place is about empowering younger folks to take part meaningfully in international dialogue and policymaking. The chosen candidate will function a bridge between American youth and the United Nations, encouraging civic engagement and selling consciousness of worldwide points.

Qualifications and Requirements

The perfect candidate will likely be between the ages of 18 and 25 and should show a deep ardour for civic engagement, youth advocacy, and international affairs. Eligible candidates should additionally meet one in every of the following membership necessities:

• Be an energetic UNA-USA member for a minimum of one 12 months, or
• Have been an energetic member of one in every of the following like-minded organizations:
  • Black Professionals in International Affairs
  • Citizens for Global Solutions
  • Global Citizen
  • Lions Clubs International
  • Rotary International
  • USA for UNHCR
  • USA for UNFPA
  • USA for IOM
  • UNICEF USA
  • UNRWA USA
  • World Food Program USA

Successful candidates sometimes possess:

• A monitor document of grassroots advocacy and public engagement
• Strong writing and communication expertise
• A stable understanding of worldwide points and the work of the UN
• Experience in digital engagement and inventive social media methods
• Public talking expertise and a powerful presence when interacting with numerous audiences
• Intellectual curiosity and the means to have interaction with high-level stakeholders

The place requires a weekly dedication of roughly 8–10 hours and entails journey to New York City, Washington, D.C., and worldwide areas a number of instances a 12 months. As a nongovernmental group with particular consultative standing with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, UNA-USA offers the Youth Observer with alternatives to take part in key UN boards and briefings.

Application Information

Applications for the 2025–2026 UNA-USA Youth Observer are due by May 7 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Interested people are inspired to apply via the official UNA-USA web site.

Apply HERE

For extra info, candidates can seek the advice of the Frequently Asked Questions part. Additional questions could be directed to membership@unausa.org.

This alternative is an opportunity for one distinctive younger American to encourage, advocate, and characterize their era on the world stage.

 

For extra alternatives, please go to Opportunities For Youth.

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