Application Deadline: September 7th 2018
The African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC), established in 2010, is a continental development program that promotes youth volunteerism in Africa. The program aims to deepen the status of young people as key actors in Africa’s development targets and goals, enhancing their participation in policy development as well as design and implementation of relevant interventions towards the Africa Union’s Agenda 2063, ‘The Africa we want’. It brings people together to share skills, knowledge, creativity and learning to build a more integrated, prosperous and peaceful Continent driven by its citizens. The volunteering opportunities are intended to build professionalism and a sense of responsibility among the participants, thus enhancing their employability.
It is in this background that the African Union in partnership with the Government of Rwanda is recruiting Young Rwandan professionals to serve for a period of 12 months as AU Volunteers in an AU Member State other than their own. The Ministry of Youth invites all Rwandans who meet the eligibility criteria, below, to apply. The pre-deployment training of the 2018-2019 volunteers’ intake will be from 30th September to 10th October 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants have to meet the following criteria:
1. Rwandan;
2. Aged between 18 – 35 years;
3. Have a post-secondary certified qualification(s) (IPRC’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s etc.)
4. Available in 2018/19 to dedicate 12 (twelve) months for volunteer work;
5. Willing to live and work in another AU Member State;
6. Proficient in at least one AU working language (fluent in English and/or French. Knowledge of Arabic and Portuguese is an asset);
7. Has at least one-year verifiable volunteering experience and one-year professional work experience.
VOLUNTEER ENTITLEMENTS
For the successful candidates, the African Union Commission and partners will cover the full costs of their pre-deployment training and cost of their deployment.
On deployment, the African Union Youth Volunteers receive the following:
1. Economy return air ticket from home town to place of deployment
2. A modest monthly stipend
3. Health insurance cover
4. AU Service Passport
5. Separation allowance on successful completion of twelve months’ service
APPLICATION PROCESS
To submit your application:
1. Fill out your personal information and the application form
2. Attach the following documents:
– Your updated professional CV (no longer than 3 pages)
– National ID (or Bio page of your passport)
– Copy of your highest completed qualification (no transcripts)
3. Attach a letter of recommendation (not older than 2 years) attesting to your leadership qualities
4. Attach your cover letter. In your cover letter please respond to the following questions:
– Why do you want to become an African Union Youth Volunteer?
– What makes you the best candidate for AU-YVC?
– What skills are you bringing to the AU-YVC and your host organization?
5. Review and submit your application before: Monday, 7th September 2018, 5 pm (17h00), Kigali time.
Please note:
1. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered
2. Providing incomplete or incorrect information is ground for immediate termination
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
1) 13 September – eligibility check;
2) 14-15 September – Interviews
3) 16 September – Successful applicants will be notified;
4) September-October: Pre-deployment orientation training;
5) 2018/19: Deployment of trained volunteers.
Government of Rwanda
Ministry of Youth
Youth economic empowerment unit
Kigali, Rwanda
Email: yee@miniyouth.gov.rw
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For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) program 2018