Becoming UNICEF Young People Advisory Board Year 2 (2023-2024)
Whatever your gender, age, ethnicity, migration status, or socio-economic background, we want to hear from you!
- Available in:
- English
- ไทย
How can I become a member?
The YPAB brings together a range of opinions and experiences from a diverse and representative group of young people in Thailand. Whatever your gender, age, ethnicity, migration status, or socio-economic background, we want to hear from you! Candidates with additional needs, disabilities, in a situation of vulnerability or from minority groups are encouraged to apply, including those with less experience.
All candidates must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
- 10-23 years old
- Minimum one-year commitment;
- The commitment of a minimum of 8 hours per month to the work of the YPAB;
- Broad understanding of the rights of children and young people;
- Proven interest and engagement in at least one of the following areas: mental health, healthy lifestyle and nutrition, sexual reproductive health, education, violence against children, youth participation and inclusion, employability and skills, and environment/climate change;
- Good communication skills or interest/experience in social media and communications;
- A willingness to influence UNICEF’s work in Thailand and to disseminate results of joint initiatives with UNICEF;
- Good knowledge and understanding of the local/national/regional/global issues that are relevant to young people in the 21st century;
- Ability and confidence to engage and share perspectives with other young people (particularly the most vulnerable and marginalized) and UNICEF staff, and suggest ways for ideas to be translated into actionable proposals;
- Knowledge of English is an asset, but not mandatory.
Candidates will be selected based on:
- Demonstrated passion for and/or good understanding of the topic of interest aligned to UNICEF focus areas
- Critical thinking/Constructive Engagement
- Communication skills
- Leadership qualities
- Experience in leading projects for the benefit of young people, working with youth organizations/networks, promoting young people participation process and young people policies.
What is the timeline?
1. Recruitment Process
- Applications must be submitted online by 31 January 2023: Online Application Form.
- We will announce the first round of selection by 15 February 2023 via email. The selected candidates will be invited for a virtual group interview via email.
- For the second round of selection, the candidates will be divided into groups based on their topic interests and interviewed by UNICEF staff, which will be held in any day between 20 February – 5 March 2023
- We will announce the final selection of candidates on 15 March 2023 via email.
2. Upcoming activities for YPAB members;
- First virtual orientation meeting: 25 March 2023.
- YPAB Year 2023 -2024 Leadership Bootcamp: 28-30 April 2023
- The capacity building sessions and young people’s consultation: Ongoing
For more information about how the YPAB programme and how it works, please click here.
Need more information?
If you have any questions, please contact:
Ploynapat Jaroenkocharit, Adolescent Development Officer
Email: pjaroenkocharit@unicef.org