Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN) Call for Country Representatives 2023 | APPLY NOW

This informs the public about the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN) Call for Country Representatives. Details about the Program are given below.

Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network 2023

About Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN) Call for Country Representatives 2023

As the principal intergovernmental organisation of the Commonwealth, the Commonwealth Secretariat implements the collective decisions of its 56-member governments. The Commonwealth Youth Program (CYP), works with Commonwealth member governments, youth leaders and youth work professionals to develop and implement policy and programmes for the empowerment of young people.

The CYP aims to support member governments, youth leaders and youth professionals to create optimal enabling environments for young people to participate as equal partners in development and democracy. The CYP also facilitates and supports representative youth leaders to build national, regional and Pan-Commonwealth networks.

Program Details

Under this backdrop the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN) was created and aims to bring together young people from across the Commonwealth to optimise grassroots, national, regional and pan Commonwealth efforts that promote peace, respect & understanding and prevent violent extremism. These young people may range from community-level and policy-level peace advocates and creative.

Eligibility

Role of the Country Representative 

The main role of the Country Representative will be to coordinate the on-ground peace building work with a focus on supporting innovative peace-building campaigns done in the country.

There will be a country representative identified for each Commonwealth country. Specific Duties include;

1. Serving as a link between the Pan Commonwealth and Regional CYPAN to local communities.

2. Setting up a working team at country level, to assist in executing at least 6 programs across the stipulated time frame whilst assisting in regional and network level programs.

3. Overseeing all Network operational activities at country level, including managing public communication and visibility of the Network.

4. Coordinating: sponsorship, directing, recruiting, training, and management of Network members in the country, with close consultation with the Regional Executives Committee. 5. Driving the Implementation of Network activities/ programs at the country level. 6. Organising pre-conference proceedings at the country level and ensuring active participation of Network members in major Conferences, forum and events.

7. Establishing partnerships with national organizations and institutions, the private sector, government and other stakeholders within the country.

8. Regular reporting to the Network at the country level as well as to the CYPAN Executive. 9. Working in-country to promote social cohesion, respect and understanding. A monthly report and a final report is due at the end of the term of appointment or before the Country representative leaces office.

Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN) Call for Country Representatives 2023 Application

For those interested in Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network 2023. Open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 25 August 2023.

Open this link for more details about the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network 2023.

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