Call for Volunteers: UNICEF GenU 9JA Young People’s Action Team (YPAT) 2024

Thank you for your interest in joining Generation Unlimited Nigeria (GenU 9JA) YPAT 2024-25 batch. As a member of the YPAT, you will play a vital role in shaping youth policies, driving youth-led initiatives, and ensuring that the voices of young people—especially those from marginalized backgrounds—are heard at the highest levels. By joining this team, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with UNICEF and its partners, advocate for youth-focused programs, participate in community-based projects, and help empower your peers to transition successfully from learning to earning.

The Young People’s Action Team (YPAT) is a vibrant group of young leaders committed to driving change in their communities. Through their work with UNICEF and partners, YPAT members advocate for youth-focused initiatives, lead community-based projects, and engage with key stakeholders to ensure the voices of Nigerian youth are heard—especially those marginalized or vulnerable. 

YPATs play a crucial role in the UNICEF GenU 9JA Public-Private-Youth-Partnership (PPYP) platform, acting as an advisory team to ensure youth voices are included in important decisions and policies. 

• Table of Content
• About United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
• UNICEF GenU 9JA Young People’s Action Team Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of UNICEF GenU 9JA Young People’s Action Team Fellowship
• Requirements for UNICEF GenU 9JA Young People’s Action Team Fellowship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for UNICEF GenU 9JA Young People’s Action Team Fellowship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

For 70 years, UNICEF has worked to improve the lives of children and their families. Despite remarkable challenges around the world, UNICEF staffers fight for the rights of every child seeking safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflicts, and equality. UNICEF works with the United Nations and its agencies to make sure that children are on the global agenda. UNICEF strikes a balance between thorough research and practical solutions for children.... read more... continue reading

UNICEF GenU 9JA Young People’s Action Team Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of UNICEF GenU 9JA Young People’s Action Team Fellowship

• Participation in national and international events 
• Mentorship and networking opportunities with GenU 9JA partners 
• Skill development in advocacy, communication, and leadership 
• Recognition and work experience certificates from UNICEF GenU 9JA

Requirements for UNICEF GenU 9JA Young People’s Action Team Fellowship Qualification

Before you begin the application, please ensure you meet the following criteria: 

• You are between 10-29 years (as of January 1, 2025) 
• You are a Nigerian citizen
• You are passionate about making a difference 
• You are ready to commit to volunteering for one year

Roles and responsibility:

• Advocate for youth in policy dialogues and events 
• Lead and support community-based projects and initiatives 
• Participate in capacity-building workshops and training programs 
• Engage digitally to promote youth-focused initiatives 
• Collaborate with youth organizations, government bodies, and private sector partners 

Interview date, Process and Venue for UNICEF GenU 9JA Young People’s Action Team Fellowship

Applications will be evaluated based on: 

•  Community Leadership Experience (30%) 
• Passion for Youth Engagement and Social Change (25%) 
• Commitment to Volunteering and Youth Work (25%) 
• Creativity and Initiative in Project Ideas (20%) 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Unicef website