African Union – European Union (AU-EU) Youth Voices Lab is calling for applications for new Youth Advisory Board Members
*Call for Youth Advisory Board Members: Empowering Collective Action*
The African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective, a four-year initiative co-funded by the European Union and implemented by Oxfam, Restless Development, Search for Common Ground, Youthmakers Hub, and ComDev Africa, seeks passionate young advocates to join its Youth Advisory Board.
*Objective:*
Create a more youth-responsive and inclusive society by amplifying youth voices and perspectives in AU-EU partnerships.
*Eligibility Criteria:*
- Ages 15-35
- Resident in Burundi, Burkina Faso, Ghana, South Sudan, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Tunisia, or Belgium
- Working proficiency in English and/or French
- Active young advocate in a youth-led organization, collective, group, or movement
- Commitment to 3.5-year Youth Advisory Board term
- Willingness to collaborate in action-led activities during continental influencing spaces
*Responsibilities:*
1. Engage in online spaces (website, app, social media, webinars)
2. Participate in monthly online meetings and annual in-person gathering
3. Implement AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective Action Plan
4. Contribute to ad-hoc issues and requests
5. Foster links with similar youth initiatives regionally, nationally, and internationally
6. Participate in capacity-building activities
7. Submit Activity Reports after external engagements
*Benefits:*
- Voluntary position with allowances for transport, communications, and food expenses
- Opportunities for capacity building and networking
- Platform to amplify youth voices in AU-EU partnerships
*Application Requirements:*
- Demonstrate experience in youth-led development, governance, education, gender, environment, climate justice, employment, health, rights-based initiatives, community development, and advocacy
- Respect diversity and inclusivity
- Open attitude towards others' views and opinions
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Additional Information
*Personal Development Benefits:*
1. Enhanced leadership skills
2. Increased confidence in advocacy and public speaking
3. Improved knowledge of AU-EU partnerships and global issues
4. Development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills
5. Opportunities for mentorship and coaching
*Networking Benefits:*
1. Connect with like-minded youth advocates from Africa and Europe
2. Build relationships with key stakeholders in AU-EU partnerships
3. Access to a diverse network of youth-led organizations and initiatives
4. Opportunities for collaboration and partnership-building
5. Increased visibility and recognition in the youth advocacy space
*Capacity Building Benefits:*
1. Training and capacity-building activities on advocacy, leadership, and project management
2. Access to resources and tools for effective advocacy
3. Opportunities for skills development in areas such as grant writing, budget management, and project implementation
4. Enhanced knowledge of policy-making processes and international development
5. Support for personal and professional growth
*Professional Benefits:*
1. Gain experience working with international organizations and stakeholders
2. Build a portfolio of work and achievements in youth advocacy
3. Enhanced employability in the development and advocacy sectors
4. Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
5. Recognition as a youth leader and advocate in AU-EU partnerships
*Financial Benefits:*
1. Allowances for transport, communications, and food expenses related to assignments
2. Opportunities for funding and grants for youth-led initiatives
3. Access to resources and funding opportunities for project implementation
*Social Impact Benefits:*
1. Contribute to shaping the future of AU-EU partnerships and global development
2. Amplify youth voices and perspectives in international policy-making
3. Support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063
4. Empower marginalized communities and promote social justice
5. Create lasting positive change in the lives of young people and communities.
*Africa:*
1. Burundi
2. Burkina Faso
3. Cameroon
4. Ghana
5. Senegal
6. Sierra Leone
7. South Sudan
8. Tunisia
*Europe:*
1. Belgium
*Additional Eligibility:*
- African Diaspora in Europe (residing in Belgium or other European countries)
*Note:*
- Applicants must be current residents in one of the listed countries.
- Applicants from other countries are not eligible for this program.
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