UNICEF Youth Advocates Programme 2024 [18-24 years; 42 Advocates]: Apply by April 22

About the Organisation

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was established in 1946, in the aftermath of World War II. Our mandate was clear: to help children and young people whose lives and futures were at risk – no matter what role their country had played in the war.  What mattered to UNICEF was reaching every child in need, protecting children’s rights to survive, thrive, and reach their full potential. Today UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child.

About the Programme

UNICEF has launched the Youth Advocates programme, a new initiative to recruit talent in partnership with United Nations Volunteers (UNV). We aim at empowering young people, including youth with disabilities, to become agents of change and champion children’s rights.

After the success of the first initiative in 2018 – 2019, which mobilized 42 Youth Advocates (18-24 years old) in 27 countries, UNICEF, in partnership with UNV, is now looking for the second cohort. We are searching for 20 young, passionate, and skilled advocates to join us and become agents of change advocating for the protection of children’s rights.

The Youth Advocates Programme offers young people the chance to gain one-year professional experience through a National UN Volunteer (UNV) assignment with UNICEF, while also imparting their valuable insights into the organization’s work for children and young people.

The recruited Youth Advocates will have access to learning and professional development opportunities, including a suite of online learning programmes.

Eligibility

• Young professionals with disabilities and from under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
• 18-35 years of age and passionate about children´s rights.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can submit assignments at the end of the post.

Click here for the official notification.

Click here to go to the assignments.