The AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective is an initiative co-funded by the European Union and implemented by Oxfam, Restless Development, Search for Common Ground, Youthmakers Hub, and ComDev Africa. AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective (AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – PoC from herein) is a four-year project that seeks to create a more youth-responsive and inclusive society. The initiative is driven by five partners that combine expertise in youth-led and youth-informed work and track record on tackling key issues of the Agenda 2063, the SDGs, and the AU-EU partnerships from a youth perspective.
AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – PoC focuses on youth – ages 15 to 35, from different backgrounds, including young people living in hard-to-reach areas, and Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET) – 8,000 youth civil society groups (Africa, Europe and African Diaspora in Europe), and enablers/decision-makers (AU and EU, governments, CSOs, Corporates, other).
WORTH
The post is voluntary and allowance will be given to cover transport, communications, and food expenses dependent on the assignment given.
ELIGIBILITY
- You are excited to Collaborate with Action-led activities organized during continental influencing spaces (e.g. if attending a key summit or conference related to the AU, EU, or the AU-EU partnership, to attend our parallel meetings or join our coalition work).
- You have the intention to commit to being part of the Youth Advisory Board for the full project period (3.5 years).
- You are an active young advocate, part of a youth-led organisation, collective, group, or movement (formal or informal).
- You respect others in all their diverse identities, you place trust in the knowledge and capabilities of others and you have an open attitude towards their views and opinions.
- You can build on your own knowledge and experience as a young leader in creating social change in one or more of the following areas: youth-led development, governance, education, gender, environment, climate justice, employment, health, rights-based initiatives, community development and advocacy.
- Experience in working with grants or budget management is an asset.
- You are between 15 and 35 years old.
- You have a working proficiency in English and/or French.
- You are a current resident in one of the project’s implementing countries: Burundi, Burkina Faso, Ghana, South Sudan, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Tunisia and Belgium.
DEADLINE: September 20, 2024
To apply and for more information, visit here.
