Deadline: 30 September 2023
Do you desire to drive social change and meaningful youth engagement in your community? The Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouhSDGs) is looking for young people who are passionate about creating impact in their community and across Nigeria while working with other changemakers to make a difference.
The Youth Activators Lab is a one-year programme for 74 young people between the ages of 18 and 29 who will work with the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) to advocate for youth rights in Nigeria. NGYouthSDGs focuses on education and capacity development, decent work and economic growth and active citizenship. The Youth Activators Lab (YAL) is an upgrade of the NGYouthSDGs Champions Programme which began in 2019.
The 74 selected champions will work with NGYouthSDGs to advocate for meaningful youth engagement in policies and programmes for young people to lead and thrive in Nigeria. The champions with support from NGYouthSDGs’ staff will design innovative campaigns focused on the agency of youth for sustainable development and engaging with policymakers and youth stakeholders for the rights of youth in Nigeria.
They will provide training for every champion focused on campaign, policy advocacy, stakeholder management, programme design, communicating with the media and fundraising. Champions get to codesign and implement programmes with NGYouthSDGs in their states with the opportunity to attend events and engage with high-level stakeholders.
Benefits of being part of the YAL Programme
- Meet and network with like-minded young people making a difference in communities across Nigeria
- Participate in training and advocacy to develop your leadership skills
- Opportunity to represent NGYouthSDGs at local and international events
- Receive recommendations from NGYouthSDGs for your professional or career growth
- Understand how the practical aspect of project management and fundraising
Responsibilities of Champions on the YAL Programme
- Help to plan and deliver campaigns around youth rights.
- Work with NGYouthSDGs to deliver programmes focused on the organization’s theory of change.
- Partner with NGYouthSDGs team to plan events and social media actions on United Nations commemorative dates.
- Contribute to the NGYouthSDGs blog and policy briefs.
- Assist in identifying and mobilising young people to advocate for youth rights.
- Help NGYouthSDGs identify organizations in your community or state with similar values to deliver impactful programmes for youth.
Eligibility Criteria
- Emerging leaders between 18-29 years of age
- Understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals and the potential to transform youth lives
- Resident in Nigeria
- Available to dedicate 8 – 10 hours monthly for the next one year.
For more information, visit NGYouhSDGs.
