UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council 2026—Young Leaders

The UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council is a continental advisory group established by the UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa. The council consists of 11 young leaders who will work alongside UNDP teams for two years. The council's mandate follows a triple-A strategy, focusing on advising, co-creating, and accelerating youth-centred solutions.

Overview

The African Youth Co-Creators Council is part of UNDP's efforts to engage with young people in Africa. With over 60 percent of the population under 25, the continent's youth are already leading in various sectors, from enterprises to technology.

• The council will have 11 members from Africa's five regions and the diaspora.
• Council members will work with UNDP teams in Addis Ababa, Dakar, Nairobi, and Pretoria.
• The council will connect with Country Offices in 46 countries across the continent.
• The council's mandate includes shaping UNDP's new Africa Youth Portfolio.
• The council will also contribute to the wider work of the Regional Service Centre for Africa.
• Members will be involved in the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of UNDP's work.

Eligibility

The council is open to African nationals aged between 18 and 34 at the time of selection. Eligible applicants can be living on the continent or in the diaspora, with a maximum of two representatives from the diaspora.

• African nationals aged 18-34 are eligible to apply.
• Applicants can be living on the continent or in the diaspora.
• A maximum of two representatives from the diaspora will be selected.

Benefits

• Council members will have the opportunity to work with UNDP teams in various locations across Africa.
• Members will contribute to shaping UNDP's new Africa Youth Portfolio and the wider work of the Regional Service Centre for Africa.
• The council's work will focus on advising, co-creating, and accelerating youth-centred solutions for Africa.

How to Apply

To apply for the African Youth Co-Creators Council, eligible candidates must submit their applications before the deadline. The application process involves providing required information and documents.

• Submit applications before the deadline of 31 July 2026.
• Provide required information and documents as part of the application process.
• Ensure eligibility criteria are met before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the African Youth Co-Creators Council?

The African Youth Co-Creators Council is a continental advisory group established by the UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa. It consists of 11 young leaders who will work alongside UNDP teams for two years to advise, co-create, and accelerate youth-centred solutions for Africa.

What are the eligibility criteria for the council?

Eligible applicants must be African nationals aged between 18 and 34 at the time of selection, living on the continent or in the diaspora. A maximum of two representatives from the diaspora will be selected.

What will the council members do?

Council members will work with UNDP teams in various locations across Africa, contributing to shaping UNDP's new Africa Youth Portfolio and the wider work of the Regional Service Centre for Africa. They will be involved in the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of UNDP's work.

How can I apply for the council?

To apply, eligible candidates must submit their applications before the deadline of 31 July 2026, providing required information and documents as part of the application process.

What is the duration of the council membership?

The council members will work with UNDP teams for two years, from the time of selection.

What are the benefits of being a council member?

Council members will have the opportunity to work with UNDP teams, contribute to shaping UNDP's new Africa Youth Portfolio, and be part of the wider work of the Regional Service Centre for Africa, focusing on advising, co-creating, and accelerating youth-centred solutions for Africa.