"Young people have the energy, creativity and the tireless push for bold actions that our world needs, to drive real change for people and the planet. We have a shared responsibility to give them the voice and the power to shape a future that is theirs." Jorge Moreira da Silva - UNOPS Executive Director
Purpose
The UNOPS Youth Platform, with the motto ‘’30 below 30, to get 2030’, aims to harness young leaders' energy, creativity, and expertise to drive sustainable development and advance the 2030 Agenda. Through collaboration, innovation, and strategic guidance, the Platform will co-create meaningful contributions with UNOPS and its partners towards a more sustainable and equitable future.
Expected results
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Shape the UNOPS contributions to the Summit of the Future, including youth-centric and inter-generational perspectives on proposed solutions.
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After the Summit of the Future, the insights gained by UNOPS from this youth engagement approach will inform future strategic priorities and initiatives.
Composition
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The Platform shall consist of 30 young leaders below 30 years of age (but not younger than 17), serving for a term of one year, renewable at UNOPS decision following the Summit of the Future outcomes
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Fifteen members will be selected from among UNOPS personnel, ensuring diversity across various intersecting identities, e.g. geographic locations, race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
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Fifteen members will be selected externally, ensuring representation from diverse backgrounds, expertise, race/ethnicity, and geographic locations. While expertise in infrastructure, procurement, project management, and grants management is desirable, it is not mandatory. The selection process will prioritize a balanced representation to foster diverse perspectives and experiences.
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Members shall possess a passion for sustainable development, demonstrated through diverse experiences including, but not limited to, academic, professional, research, volunteer, or community involvement. We value the unique perspectives and contributions from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Reflecting the global youth’s perspective, it serves as a resource to UNOPS on approaches to anticipate and address new challenges related to sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda.
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Provide input on emerging challenges and opportunities, drawing from diverse perspectives and expertise.
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Collaborate with the UNOPS teams to develop innovative solutions and approaches in support of the 2030 agenda and the SDGs.
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Collaborating with the UNOPS Youth Engagement Employee Resource Groups and Youth Communities to investigate evolving trends in youth involvement in development initiatives. This entails examining context-specific and context-sensitive approaches spearheaded or endorsed by young individuals in their diversity or youth organizations/movements in regions where UNOPS operates.
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Act as ambassadors for UNOPS, representing the organization at external events and engagements.
"The Sustainable Development Goals are the core of what we do. They matter to me because they play a critical role in addressing 21st-century challenges – which must be examined through the youth lens. Our lens." Amyrrha Estolloso - UNOPS Administration Assistant and a youth champion
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