The African. Union Youth Ambassadors for Peace, working under the direct supervision of the leadership of PAPS of the AUC shall champion the promotion and advocacy of youth participation in peace and security issues at the regional level and across Africa. Specifically, the AYAPs will promote the actualization of the five priorities of the Continental Framework on Youth, Peace and Security (CFYPS), which are guided by Article 17 of the AU Youth Charter (2006) and the United Nations Security Council Resolution Council (UNSCR) 2250 (2015), 2419 (2018) and 2535 (2020).
The first round of AYAPs were selected, in collaboration with RECs/RMs following a rigorous screening process and were presented to the PSC at its second open session on YPS in November 2019 for consideration and subsequent submission to the Assembly for endorsement. Subsequently, on recommendation by the PSC, the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of States and Governments held in February 2020 endorsed the appointment of the AYAPs. The current AYAPs were elected for a two-year non-renewable tenure (February 2020 to February 2022) with the primary mandate to advocate and promote the mainstreaming and inclusion of young Africans in peace and security by amplifying their contributions and resilience, challenges and encouraging policy and programmatic actions to address the challenges and enhance their contributions.
ELIGIBILITY
An African Youth with demonstrated commitment and significant contribution to the promotion of sustainable peace and security. Applications from eligible youth, including young women, displaced persons, and persons with disabilities who meet the following criteria are particularly encouraged:
• Be between the ages of 15 to 35 in tandem with the AU Youth age;
• Possess university degree in international relations, peace and conflict, political science, law, and related areas; a master’s degree would be an added advantage; or, have at least 2 years experience in peace and security with demonstrated ability for advocacy on youth, peace and security issues as well as resource mobilization;
• Have experience in promoting and supporting peace processes, especially in initiating and facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues and mediation efforts;
• Have a strong track record with the local community/area where he/she works;
• Possess strong communication and advocacy skills;
• English, French, Arabic, Portuguese are the working languages of the AU. Fluency in any AU working language is required; knowledge of another AU language would be an asset.
The mission of the AYAPs
The AYAPs shall:
• Advocate for the promotion of rights for young people in his/her region;
• Advocate and raise awareness on the AU CFYPS and its 10-Year Implementation Plan in their region;
• Encourage and support AU Member States in the region with the coordination of the Y4P program to enhance the development of National Action Plans and its implementation in their region;
• Implement regional youth activities covering the five (5) priority areas;
• On request, represent the AU PAPS in meetings, trainings, and workshops.
DEADLINE: September 30, 2021.
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