Since 2020, AIYP has initiated several activities. Most recently, it has implemented the COVID-19 Response Small Grants Programme, which supported 10 youth-led projects in several countries throughout South and Southeast Asia. It has also supported and implemented several communications and advocacy activities, including youth-led webinars and social-media campaigns. In 2021 and 2022, it plans on supporting several youth-led projects and advocacy initiatives, as well as provide capacity building trainings on a variety of topics.
In line with its emphasis on youth-led actions and activities, AIYP will be offering a three-month paid fellowship opportunity for young indigenous persons (ages 18-35) living in its member countries. With support from AIPP and UNESCO, selected fellows will be expected to take a leading role in the governance, communications, and activities of AIYP.
Duties and responsibilities of the assignment:
In general, the AIYP Fellows will be expected to:
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Work with AIYP members to implement 4 small youth-led solutions and interventions for challenges facing indigenous youth in South and Southeast Asia, particularly in relation to education, employment, land rights, and participation.
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Support members of AIYP in the overall coordination of AIYP’s social media and awareness-raising strategy, including developing and implementing social media campaigns, panel discussions, and trainings.
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Raise awareness of the challenges facing indigenous youth in South and Southeast Asia, as well as highlight effective responses to these challenges; and
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Actively support the coordination/leadership structure, outreach, and sustainability of AIYP
Specifically, the AIYP Fellows will be expected to:
- Work with AIYP members to develop a draft AIYP Strategic Framework, as well as 11 national-level work-plans for implementing the framework.
- Design and develop an AIYP Communications and Advocacy Strategy for 2021-2022.
- Organize 2 bimonthly meetings with AIYP members
- Support in the coordination of 4 youth-led action projects by monitoring the progress of each of the projects and reporting back to UNESCO and AIPP.
- Organize two online panel discussions/webinars, and at least 1 social media advocacy campaign raising awareness of issues impacting indigenous youth in South and Southeast Asia.
- Work with AIYP members to identify opportunities for expanding and strengthening AIYP membership, as well as funding opportunities.
Timeline and Payment
Due to the COVID-19 situation, the AIYP fellows will be expected to work remotely for 3 months (1 October-31 December 2021). Extensions may be granted depending on the success of the fellow.
Qualifications
Strong candidates for the AIYP Fellowship program will have the following skills/background:
- Must be an indigenous youth (age 18-35) from an AIYP member country (Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, or Vietnam).
- Must have at least 1 year’s experience with volunteer management, particularly on a social development project.
- Experience with monitoring and reporting social development projects desired, but not required.
- Fundraising experience desired, but not required
- Proficiency in programs such as Adobe Premier, Adobe Photoshop, and Canva are desired, but not required.
- Fluency in English is required.
All interested applicants should submit their latest CV/resume (with professional references), as well as 1-page proposal for how the wish to execute the required tasks of the fellowship, to 1. charu@aippnet.org 2. nbf541@alumni.ku.dkand and 3. aiypunesco2021@gmail.com.
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