The Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS) is inviting applications for its DEPP Youth Advisory Council (YAC). This council seeks five passionate young leaders from around the globe, aged 18 to 30, to play an active role in shaping youth-inclusive democracy, rights, and governance (DRG) programming.
The selected YAC members will serve for a 10-month period, from approximately December 2024 to September 2025.Members of the Youth Advisory Council will work closely with CEPPS to:
- Enhance CEPPS’ youth inclusion strategies by revising current approaches.
- Assist partners in integrating youth priorities into program designs and reports by developing indicators that reflect youth-focused outcomes.
- Promote youth inclusion in key cross-cutting areas.
- Create and lead learning events and resources that help DRG practitioners understand challenges faced by diverse young populations and explore strategies to overcome these barriers.
Who Can Apply?
CEPPS is looking for young individuals between 18 and 30 years old who are citizens of Africa, Asia, Europe/Eurasia, Latin America/Caribbean, or the Middle East/North Africa. Ideal candidates should have a strong passion for democratic and civic engagement and be motivated to influence change in their communities.
Why Apply?
Becoming a member of the YAC is an opportunity to make a real impact in advancing youth representation in DRG programs. Members will also gain valuable professional skills in areas such as research, strategic planning, and networking—crucial for career growth in competitive fields.
Application Deadline: Interested candidates should submit their applications by November 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Young leaders eager to shape the future of democratic and civic participation can find more details and submit their applications on the CEPPS website https://cepps.org/story/call-for-applications-depp-youth-advisory-council/.