YouthPower2: Learning and Evaluation (YP2LE) seeks applications from motivated and active young leaders with interest and experience in strengthening youth engagement in programs and research to join its next Youth Advisory Group (YAG).

A goal of YP2LE is to give youth program implementers, researchers, and young changemakers the information, tools, and resources they need to develop high-quality, impactful, and sustainable youth programs.

Youth Advisory Group Commitments

As members of the YAG you commit to the following activities for an 18-month period:

• Become a member of YouthLead.org and be familiar with the platform, its resources, and its member network.
• Participate (virtually) in the YAG Kick-Off Meeting, anticipated in May 2022.
• Also, participate in YAG bi-monthly (every two months) meetings starting June 2022.
• Be responsive to outreach and communication from the YP2LE team.
• Be an active and regularly contributing YAG member, ready to offer strategic advice and inputs where requested.
• In addition, able to work effectively with fellow YAG members.
• Represent YP2LE as a member of the YAG.

Eligibility

An individual serving as a YAG member must meet the following criteria:

• Is between 18 and 30 years old as of 1 January 2022.
• Is an active member of a local, regional, or global youth-led or youth-serving group, organization, or network that is focused on addressing development challenges.
• Also, has an interest, knowledge of, or demonstrated experience with approaches and strategies for engaging and promoting more inclusive youth participation in decision-making spaces.
• Has a good command of written and spoken English.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working collaboratively with others from different backgrounds and experiences.
• In addition, is comfortable working online

Working Conditions

YAG members will work remotely (online) for a period of 18 months as a consultant to Making Cents International, the prime contractor for YP2LE. Members are expected to communicate regularly (i.e., weekly or bi-weekly depending on activities) through email or other online collaboration platforms with the YP2LE team between YAG bi-monthly member meetings.

Compensation

YP2LE will pay YAG members directly at an hourly rate of US$15.00 for up to 16 hours per calendar month. YAG members must complete a monthly timesheet and invoice, provided with instructions by the YP2LE team.

To apply to join the YP2LE YAG, please use the online form.