UNFPA Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) Membership 2027/2029 for Young Tanzanians
Brief Description
Applications are open for the UNFPA Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) Membership 2027/2029, offering up to 15 young Tanzanians the chance to advise the United Nations Population Fund on core development initiatives. As a panel member, you will collaborate directly with UNFPA Tanzania and key stakeholders to shape youth policy, champion gender equality, and advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This role provides a strategic platform to represent youth perspectives in regional and national forums while advising international partners and government bodies on youth-centered programming. If you are passionate about community leadership and policy advocacy, this panel selection offers a direct avenue to influence national youth development. You can submit your application ahead of the official closing date to be considered for the 2027, 2029 term.Name of Host Institution
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) TanzaniaRequirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Must be aged 15 to 24 years.
- Demonstrated familiarity with issues surrounding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), SRHR, youth leadership, human rights, and gender equality.
- Active involvement in community initiatives or youth networks representing constituencies such as faith-based groups, disability advocacy, education, skills development, young people living with HIV/AIDS, sports, or rural development.
- Ability to work effectively within a cross-cultural team and operate independently with strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal, networking, and communication skills, along with excellent computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media platforms).
- Fluency in oral and written Kiswahili, with English proficiency considered an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in technical working groups, meetings, and workshops alongside UNFPA Tanzania and development stakeholders.
- Facilitate information exchange and share knowledge on best practices, challenges, and opportunities in youth policies and SRHR programmes.
- Represent youth voices in policy and programme development forums at national and subnational levels.
- Identify emerging issues in young people’s reproductive health and rights, including social norms and cultural practices.
- Communicate critical youth development, HIV, and human rights issues from national forums back to local constituencies and communities.
Location
Part-time and home-based until 2028, covering both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.Duration
2027, 2029 term (minimum commitment of 16 hours per week).Salary
Voluntary and unremunerated. UNFPA covers travel and accommodation costs for members attending official YAP meetings when necessary.Deadline
November 15, 2027
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