Grant opportunity
UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council 2026-2028
UNDP is selecting 11 young African leaders to advise senior management and co-create more responsive youth engagement across its Africa work.
- Funder
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Applications close 31 July 2026
- Applications close 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- Two-year voluntary council appointment; UNDP covers reasonable travel, accommodation, meals and digital participation costs
- Applicant
- African leaders aged 18 to 34 who live on the continent or in the diaspora, communicate effectively in English and can contribute an independent youth perspective.
- Discipline
- Public Policy and Governance
- Region
- Africa / African diaspora
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The African Youth Co-Creators Council is a two-year advisory platform through which young leaders will help shape UNDP's youth engagement, programmes and strategic decisions in Africa.
Who can apply
Applicants must be 18 to 34, be African and live in Africa or the diaspora, communicate in English and bring a fresh perspective. UNDP particularly seeks people who have not already served on similar international youth advisory bodies.
What it supports
- Advise UNDP Africa leadership on youth priorities and programme design.
- Co-create approaches that make institutional youth engagement more meaningful.
- Participate in online meetings and selected in-person activities.
Funding and duration
- Council service is voluntary and is not paid employment.
- UNDP will cover reasonable travel, accommodation, meal and digital communication costs connected to council duties.
Applications close 31 July 2026
Applications close 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026
How to apply
Read the official criteria and complete the application form linked from UNDP's call page by 31 July 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
UNDP is forming an 11-member African Youth Co-Creators Council to bring young people's perspectives directly into regional decision-making. Members will serve for two years, advise senior leadership and help design stronger approaches to youth participation across the organisation's Africa portfolio.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 18 to 34, be African and live in Africa or the diaspora, communicate in English and bring a fresh perspective. UNDP particularly seeks people who have not already served on similar international youth advisory bodies.
Funding and benefits
Council service is voluntary and is not paid employment.
UNDP will cover reasonable travel, accommodation, meal and digital communication costs connected to council duties.
Themes and supported activities
Advise UNDP Africa leadership on youth priorities and programme design.
Co-create approaches that make institutional youth engagement more meaningful.
Participate in online meetings and selected in-person activities.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 31 July 2026: Applications close 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Read the official criteria and complete the application form linked from UNDP's call page by 31 July 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.