Apply to become a Youth Advisory Board Member of AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective

Application Deadline: 20th September 2024

The AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective is an initiative co-funded by the European Union 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 on 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). 

Requirements

• You are excited to Collaborate with Action-led activities organised 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.

Deliverables
For this purpose, the Youth Advisory Board Members will, among others:
1) Participate with other young people and stakeholders through online engagement spaces via our digital tools such as our project website, the Youth Voices Lab App, social media, and webinars, among others.
2) Participate in monthly online plenary meetings and 1 in-person annual gathering.
3) Be involved in the implementation of the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – PoC Action Plan.
4) Discuss and contribute to ad-hoc issues or requests.
5) Build links with similar structures and existing youth initiatives at regional, national and international level, both in the AU & EU and in the partner countries.
6) Take part in capacity-building activities in relation to their mandate.
7) Provide Activity Report upon attending external engagement / meetings / conferences in the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – PoC to highlight what has been learnt, achieved and if any challenges have been faced.

Benefits

• The post is voluntary and allowance will be given to cover transport, communications and food expenses dependent on the assignment given.

Time Investment

• The Youth Advisory Board is expected to be established during September 2024 in which together we will develop concrete ways of working, timelines and action plans.

How to Apply

• You will need to fill out the digital application to be considered for the Youth Advisory Board or email your answers to infotanzania@restlessdevelopment.org. Alternatively, you can share a short video (maximum 5 minutes), responding to the questions in the application form – it is up to you!

Application procedures
All of the interested candidates should complete the form detailing why you are the perfect fit for the post. Together with your application, please submit the following:

• Updated CV
• Cover letter
• All applications should be sent to infotanzania@restlessdevelopment.org by 12:00 PM midnight, EAT/UTC+03:00 of the 20th September 2024.
• Read the Term of Reference

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Youth Advisory Board Member of AU-EU Youth Voices Lab