Deadline: April 26, 2023
Applications are open to join the European Commission Youth Sounding Board 2023-2025. The Youth Sounding Board (YSB) is a group of young people who advise the Commissioner and the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) on youth participation and empowerment in EU external action.
This allows young people to have an influence on EU external action and international partnerships and thereby contributes to make EU action more participatory, relevant and effective for young people in EU partner countries, across all political priorities:
- Climate, environment and energy
- Digital and infrastructure
- Gender equality
- Human development
- Migration and forced displacement
- Peace and governance
- Sustainable growth and jobs
How it Works
Through their work, YSB members represent the views of as wide a range of young people as possible, by reaching out to young people within and beyond their networks to gather their opinions and views.
Members build links with similar structures and existing youth initiatives at international, regional and country level, both in the EU and in partner countries. They also respond to ad-hoc issues and requests and take part in capacity-building activities in relation to their mandate. The 2023-2025 cohort will be involved in the implementation and dissemination of the EU Youth Action Plan.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be between the age of 18-30 at the end of the application period.
- Be available to devote at least 25 days per year to the YSB.
- Have a good command of English.
- Hold the nationality of or be a resident in one of the eligible countries.
Selection Process
The selection process will be conducted in two stages according to the following indicative timeline
- First stage: all candidates will be informed of the outcome of the first stage (shortlist) of the application at the latest by 30 May 2023
- Second stage: shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews between 1-20 June 2023
- Final results: all shortlisted candidates will be informed of the final results by 30 June 2023.
Application
Applications have to be submitted in English by 23.59 (CEST) on 26 April 2023 via EUSurvey. Receipt of applications will be confirmed by email.
As they expect a high number of applications, they advise you to apply well in advance of the deadline in order to prevent potential technical issues.
For more information, visit Youth Sounding Board.