Opportunity for Young People in Conflict-Affected Regions

Youth to End Sexual Violence is a network of young people, dedicated to ending the use of rape and sexual violence in conflict. We were founded by the 2014 Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict youth delegates, and continue to grow through national and international youth networks, and through our partnerships with government, civil society, and the United Nations. Our mission is simple: to end the silence surrounding sexual violence in conflict, and to advocate for youth engagement in every dialogue, initiative, and program to end rape in war. Youth are especially vulnerable to sexual violence, but we have the capacities and tools to change mindsets - more so than any other generation. We believe that young people can be agents of change.

The Youth Ambassadorship is a 6-month unpaid remote-position, and he/she will play a critical role in furthering the Youth to End Sexual Violence mission.

Youth Ambassadorship (Duration 6-months to 1-year)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for authoring policy papers, blog posts, press releases, responses to national and international events relating to sexual violence, and internal memos regarding research and projects.
• Responsible for monitoring and documenting relevant current events (both national and international), and relaying that information to our network of Youth Ambassadors.
• Responsible for coordinating events with Youth to End Sexual Violence team directors, and Youth to End Sexual Violence partners to raise awareness and establish a dialogue about sexual violence in conflict.
• Requires flexibility in working between Youth to End Sexual Violence Projects: The Campaign to End the Silence, The Never Alone Project, Research Projects, and contributing to the Youth Action Toolkit + Recommendations.
• Responsible for representing Youth to End Sexual Violence in the public sphere and context of his/her country/region, to members of government, civil society, and UN entities.
• Responsible for outreach to community based organizations and youth groups that focus on preventing sexual and gender based violence, and profiling their work.
• Responsible for maintaining constant communication with other youth, and responsible for using the status of Youth Ambassador/Permanent Youth Ambassador to carry the voices of youth from in-country, to the wider international community.

How to apply:

If you are a young person between the ages of 18-30, please send a CV and cover letter expressing your interest toinfo@youthtoendsexualviolence.org by September 30. Potential candidates will be contacted for an interview in early October.

Youth in conflict-affected countries where sexual violence is especially prevalent will be given preference, but all are encouraged to apply.