x23 Positions for UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move Programme for 2024

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x23 Positions for UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move Programme for 2024

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About UNICEF UNV Youth

The UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move programme is an initiative that focuses on empowering young people, particularly those affected by migration and displacement. This program aims to support and enhance the skills, agency, and participation of youth in addressing the challenges they face as a result of migration.

The UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move Programme gives opportunities to talented and passionate refugees, asylum seekers, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and migrants aged between 20 and 32 years to work with UNICEF through a 12-month paid UN Volunteer assignment. This initiative aims to create a more inclusive environment at UNICEF for talented and passionate youth on the move who due to their migration or displacement face barriers to access UNICEF and other organizations’ internships and entry-level positions.

The UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move Programme builds on the success of the Youth on the Move Fellowship Pilot Programme, which was implemented by UNICEF in partnership with the Migration Youth and Children Platform. Under this pilot, 23 young people from refugee and displaced backgrounds from different nationalities worked with UNICEF country offices and teams worldwide between October 2022 and June 2024.

Eligibility Criteria

Age limit between 20 and 32 years
Refugees, asylum seekers, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and migrants
Young people who face barriers in accessing learning-to-earning pathways due to their migration or displacement experience
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
We encourage candidates unable to upload a passport copy in the system to upload other forms of documentation issued by a government entity, UN agency (such as UNHCR refugee and asylum seeker certificates and documents), or officially registered civil society organization with a legal status. Identity documents can include national ID, proof of asylum seeker, refugee, IDP or migrant status, health or camp registration cards.
The Programme intends to create opportunities for young people on the move facing learning barriers and challenges to earn their living, therefore, we are not looking for candidates with a university degree or currently enrolled in university.

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Key Objectives of the Youth on the Move Programme:

Empowerment: Equip youth with skills and knowledge to effectively navigate the challenges of migration, whether they are migrants themselves or residing in host communities.
Participation: Promote the active participation of young people in decision-making processes that impact their lives and futures.
Capacity Building: Provide training and resources to help youth develop their skills in areas such as leadership, advocacy, and entrepreneurship.
Awareness Raising: Increase understanding of the issues faced by migrant youth and promote inclusive policies that address their specific needs.
Networking: Create platforms for young people to connect with each other, share experiences, and collaborate on projects aimed at improving their communities.