The Commonwealth Year of Youth Project on Training, Employment, Economic Opportunities, and Inclusion 2024
We extend a warm invitation to talented and exceptional individuals to apply for The Commonwealth Year of Youth Project on Training, Employment, Economic Opportunities, and Inclusion 2023.
Our commitment within the Commonwealth’s Youth Mainstreaming Training Programme is to prioritize the provision of training, employment, economic opportunities, and inclusion for the most vulnerable members of our community.
Company/Organisation(s): The Commonwealth
Program Location: Commonwealth Secretariat
Program Duration: Full-time
Available Slot: Several
Application Deadline: Not Stated
Basic Qualifications: Graduates
Nationality: All nationalities
The Commonwealth Year of Youth Project | What to Expect
The Youth Mainstreaming Training Programme aims to enhance stakeholder capacity in line with the Commonwealth Heads of Government commitment. This commitment ensures that the voices, rights, capabilities, and needs of young people are acknowledged and prioritized in policy and decision-making processes within governments and development institutions.
It is part of the Commonwealth’s flagship Year of Youth – a special designation from a mandate by Commonwealth Heads of Government who met in Kigali, Rwanda, in June 2022. There, Heads declared a focus on empowering young people, stakeholders and governments to accelerate progress on youth-focused issues in 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for The Commonwealth Year of Youth Project on Training, Employment, Economic Opportunities, and Inclusion, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Citizenship in a Commonwealth country
- Age of 27 years or younger at the time of application deadline
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field
- Minimum of one year of documented work experience in designing and implementing programs or projects related to development or democracy.
How to Apply:
To be considered for The Commonwealth Year of Youth Project on Training, Employment, Economic Opportunities, and Inclusion, applicants are required to submit their applications online.
