Join the UN Food Systems Youth Leadership Program 2024: Empower Your Career in Food Systems Transformation

Are you an early career professional driven by a passion for transforming food systems in the Global South? The UN Food Systems Youth Leadership Program 2024 offers a unique opportunity to accelerate food systems solutions in low- and middle-income countries. Apply now to be a part of an inspiring program designed to connect and empower the next generation of food system innovators.

What You Will Gain from the Program

A Comprehensive 5-Day Workshop Experience

• Learn: Participate in an intensive 5-day workshop focusing on bridging the gap between data, knowledge, and implementation. Gain insights into key areas including negotiations, policy advocacy, strategic communication, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Get Inspired: Be part of engaging presentations by experienced practitioners, scientists, global young food champions, and influencers.
• Act: Collaborate to form a community of practice, enhance your leadership skills, and develop transformative initiatives for food system transformation in low- and middle-income countries.

Program Content Highlights

• Governance Systems: Dive into negotiations and the design of multi-stakeholder processes.
• Policy Advocacy: Learn to effectively target policy processes at various levels and master leadership skills in this area.
• Communication and Storytelling for Impact: Develop strategies for impactful communication, awareness-raising, and fund securing.
• Science and Evidence-Based Decision-Making: Learn to build proposals and partnerships based on scientific evidence.

Funding and Support

• Sponsorship: Selected candidates may receive full coverage of travel, accommodations, and meals.
• Self-Funded Participation: Options available for those able to cover their own expenses.
• Support for All: Invitation letters and visa support will be provided to facilitate travel. A certificate of attendance is awarded upon completion.

Eligibility Criteria

• Target Group: Early career professionals from Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. This includes researchers, civil society members, and those engaged in food systems activities.
• Age Requirement: Applicants must be between 18-35 years old as of December 2023.
• Nationality: Nationals from low and middle-income countries as per the World Bank classification.
• Language Proficiency: English proficiency is desirable, with interpretation services available based on need.

Selection Criteria

• Current Work: Preference for those in national administrations or public agencies related to food systems.
• Academic and Professional Excellence: Background in food, agriculture, or interdisciplinary fields.
• Skills and Experience: Leadership, policy advocacy/communication skills, and experience in policy processes or grassroots initiatives.
• Personal Engagement: Motivation to serve society and a track record in advocacy or similar organizations.

The selection will reflect gender, geographical, and multi-disciplinary diversity.

How to Apply for UN Food Systems Youth Leadership Program

• Deadline: Submit your application before 24:00 CEST on January 15, 2024.
• Application Link: Apply Here

For more details, visit the UN Food Systems Youth Leadership Program.

Seize this chance to be at the forefront of food system transformation. Apply now and take the first step towards making a significant impact in the world of food systems.