Fully-funded African Union Youth Ambassador for Peace Positions

Fully-funded African Union Youth Ambassador for Peace Positions

Introduction

As part of the efforts to advance the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda of the African Union (AU), the former Peace and Security Department (now the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department, PAPS), launched the Youth for Peace (Africa) Program (Y4P) in September 2018, with the primary objective of facilitating the meaningful participation of African youth in the entire spectrum of peace and security, and dissuading their participation in violence.

To enhance youth participation in the peace and security agenda on the continent, the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) during its 807th meeting requested the AU Commission to appoint five regional African Youth Ambassadors for Peace (AYAP) to work with the AU Youth Envoy in championing the promotion of peace and security on the continent.

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).

The first cohort of AYAPs were selected following a rigorous screening process that was conducted in collaboration with RECs/RMs, and were presented to the PSC at its second open session on YPS in November 2019 for consideration and subsequent submission to the Assembly for endorsement.

Subsequently, on recommendation by the PSC, the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of States and Governments held in February 2020 endorsed the appointment of the AYAPs. The first cohort of AYAPs were elected for a two-year non-renewable tenure (February 2020 to February 2022).

The second and current cohort of AYAPs were selected following the same due process and were presented to the PSC at its open session on YPS in November 2021 for consideration and subsequent submission to the Assembly for endorsement.

Subsequently, on recommendation by the PSC, the 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of States and Governments held in February 2022 endorsed the appointment of the AYAPs. The AYAPs were elected for a two-year non-renewable tenure (February 2022 to February 2024) with the primary mandate to advocate and promote the mainstreaming and inclusion of young Africans in peace and security by amplifying their contributions and resilience, challenges and encouraging policy and programmatic actions to address the challenges and enhance their contributions.

Criteria and Qualification

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.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Fully-funded African Union Youth Ambassador for Peace Positions

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