AU-EU Youth Cooperation Hub
For the first time, the youth are not only being heard but also asked to contribute to the guidelines for projects focusing on some of the most important issues concerning both the European Union and the African Union. As a Youth Fellow, you will advise international experts and institutions on the preparation of the Youth Innovation Fund, a call for proposal for funds totaling 10 Million Euros.
The Hub is a multi-stakeholder initiative – with youth at its core – seeking to test new approaches to common challenges facing the AU & EU.
The AU-EU Youth Cooperation Hub will enable 42 selected young Africans, Europeans and Diaspora to work with the African Union, the European Union and other relevant stakeholders in developing new approaches, defining the scope of pilot projects and monitoring their implementation in six areas:
• Business, Job Creation & Entrepreneurship
• Culture, Sports & Arts
• Education and Skills
• Environmental Preservation and Climate Change
• Governance, Political Inclusion & Activism
• Peace and Security, including Prevention of Radicalisation and Violent Extremism.
Benefits
• Why should you apply and get involved?
• Because you are passionate about youth involvement in AU-EU policy issues and want the youth voice to be heard and taken into account.
• Because your hard work in your community is linked to one of the 6 cluster topics and you want to share and bring your knowledge to the table.
• Because you believe in AU-EU cooperation.
• Flights, accommodation, meals and local travel expenses are covered.
• Possible field visits will take place twice a year (2019 & 2020).
• The 42 Youth Fellows will meet and spend 10 days in Addis Ababa (27 October to 4 November) for a first consultative meeting, in partnership with GIZ.
Eligibilities
• Any person between the ages of 18-35, African, European or Diaspora, interested in Africa-EU cooperation as well as knowledgeable in one of the six areas. As a Youth applicant, you must meet the following criteria:
• Be a citizen of an African Union or European Union Member State
• Aged 18-35 upon applying
• Proven knowledge, practical experience and demonstrated impact in one of the six thematic areas
• Additional knowledge/experience of minimum one of three cross-cutting thematic areas is desirable: Gender, Migration, and/or Digitalisation
• Interest in and knowledge of Africa-EU relations
• Experience in working in international and multicultural teams is desirable
• Ability to work effectively in either English or French, and possessing an adequate understanding of the other language
• Writing skills and public speaking skills are desirable.
Eligible Regions: African Union or European Union Member State
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply online through the given link.
Application Deadline: September 17, 2018
