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Call for Applications: African Youth Ambassadors for Peace (AYAP) 2023/2024

Blessing Joseph by Blessing Joseph
October 10, 2023
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Call for Application: African Youth Ambassadors for Peace (AYAP) 2023/2024
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The AYAPs, working under the direct supervision of the leadership of the PAPS Department 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 Resolutions (UNSCR) 2250 (2015), 2419 (2018) and 2535 (2020).

Mission of the AYAPs

The AYAPs shall:

  • Advocate for the promotion of the rights of young people in his/her region;
  • Advocate and raise awareness on the AU Continental Framework on Youth Peace and Security (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 of the CFYPS;
  • On request, represent the AU PAPS in meetings, training, and workshops.

Eligibility

Application is open to all African Youth with demonstrated commitment and significant contribution to the promotion of sustainable peace and security on the continent. 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, Swahili and Spanish are the working languages of the AU. Fluency in any AU working language is required; knowledge of another AU language would be an asset.

Application Process

The application should include the following:

  • An updated CV/resume;
  • A short essay (not more than 2 pages) detailing how the candidate is qualified to fill the candidacy as well as how to make an impact on the peace and stability of the continent.
  • Copies of educational and other training certificates.

Qualified candidates should submit their applications to the email address [email protected] on or before October 31, 2023.

Deadline: October 31, 2023

Click HERE To Apply

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