The call for applications for the OECD’s Youth Advisory Board – Youthwise is now open. Youthwise, the OECD’s Youth Advisory Board, is made up of exceptional young people aged 18‒30. They bring their perspectives and ideas to the OECD, while also learning about the work of the Organisation and international policymaking.

Following the success of the first Youthwise class, they are excited to be launching Youthwise 2022! Youthwise gives young people the chance to bring their unique perspectives to one of the world’s pre-eminent international organizations, an opportunity to contribute to and learn about international policymaking.

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The consequences of COVID-19 have accelerated pre-existing issues for young people and it will take a joint effort across sectors, stakeholders, and generations to solve them. In line with the OECD’s policy priorities, Youthwise members will focus on how to can build an inclusive and green future for & with young people.

Responsibilities of Youthwise

The Youthwise delegates will:

• bring your generation’s perspectives, insights, and ideas to the OECD
• participate in closed-door meetings and consultations, engaging with a range of topics, themes, and people from the OECD, having direct input into OECD work
• be able to speak on panels and participate in webinars, providing interventions on behalf of Youthwise
• create and (co-)author documents, articles, and videos to share Youthwise views
• join interactive workshops with other youth boards such as the Y20, meeting youth leaders from around the world
• network, gaining a better understanding of how international policy-making functions

Eligibility Required for Youthwise

Applicants must be:

• between 18 and 30 years of age as of 1 January 2022
• a national of an OECD member country.
• fluent in English(more detail in the brochure)
• highly interested in national and international debates on how to build a green and inclusive future
• able to dedicate up to 8 hours per month to Youthwise-related activities (including preparatory reading, group work, meetings, interventions on panels, etc.)
• available to participate in the Youthwise program from March 2022 until December 2022.

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• able to access a stable internet connection to receive and reply to e-mails, to participate in online meetings, webinars, etc.
• neither currently affiliated with the OECD, nor have a relative who is currently affiliated with the OECD

Terms of appointment 

• Firstly, An inter-generational OECD jury will review applications, aiming to create a diverse, representative group of young people.
• Secondly,  Successful applicants announcement at the beginning of March 2022. Due to the volume of applications received, only successful applicants get contacts.
• The standard term of appointment will be from March 2022 until December 2022.
• Currently, given the COVID-19 public health situation, all Youthwise activities will be online. Youthwise members will not be remunerated for their participation

Applications

As well as meeting the application criteria, eligible applicants must be respectful of different viewpoints, open to learning from others, and able to commit to participating fully in Youthwise activities throughout 2022.

Sound like you? Apply till 31 January 2022 at midnight (Paris time) … and answer, by video or text, the question: What do you think should be the top priority for governments to ensure an inclusive and green future for young people?

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Lastly, It is important to visit the official website link found below to access the application form.

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