The Innovation Communications Consultant will support various aspects of communication and outreach functions of CIVICUS’ Innovation Stream, whose mission is to empower a more accountable, effective and innovative civil society. This will involve working across a variety of programmes, namely the Resilient Roots initiative and Innovation for Change (I4C). The consultant will assist in all areas related to the…
The “Summer Of Solutions” is a call for applications from young people around the world to create innovative technology-based solutions to global challenges. This is a new initiative launched by the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, in partnership with the United Nations Technology and Innovation Labs, United Nations Development Programme, the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Unite…
Africa Matters Initiative is a youth-led organisation dedicated to EMPOWERING YOUNG AFRICANS to change African narratives through capacity building and community-impact projects. The internship term will start from 1 July 2019 and will end 1 January 2020. You will be required to work at least 10 hours a week. This role may be fast paced…
The Secretary-General is pleased to announce the following job opening: Executive Director, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. In order to ensure a wide pool of candidates for this position, the United Nations Secretariat welcomes applications to supplement the Secretary-General’s search and consultations. UNODC is the global leader in the fight against illicit drugs…
To inspire societal change through the power of kindness, there is a need to give agency to the 1.8 billion people of the world – the youth. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, in commemoration of his 150th birth anniversary celebration, the UNESCO MGIEP is organising the first World Youth Conference on Kindness from August 20 to…
This year, SPEAK! will culminate in 24 hours of global action from 20-21 September and, in an exciting development,CIVICUS is looking for Regional Champions to help bring the campaign to life! SPEAK! Champions will lead the campaign in their communities, engaging at least 3 other organisations to hold events or collaborate on a joint event. They will also be the key point of contact with…
The Changemakers Innovation Challenge is conceived by ACT Foundation as a response to the impressive work of community nonprofits and social enterprises in Africa who are leveraging technology/ digital tools to create social change in their communities. Research shows that most nonprofits using technology/ digital tools to drive projects and develop communities are coming ahead…
The program started in 2007 with the aim to increase participation to the Internet Governance Forum of high potential young professionals (ages 20-40) with a strong interest in Internet Governance that can provide subject matter expertise and facilitate the exchange of information and best practices with key stakeholders by participating in the meetings. In the…
The Global MIL Week 2019 Youth Agenda Forum is a UNESCO Youth Space. It is youth-oriented, designed for youth, led by youth and open to all public. It creates a space during the period of the Global MIL Week Feature Conference that is fully dedicated to youth, and serves as a platform for awareness-raising, knowledge…
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) lay out a clear vision for a sustainable future, also shaping a new era for business. As part of our Making Global Goals Local Business campaign, each year, the UN Global Compact celebrates a group of SDG Pioneers — business leaders who are doing an exceptional job to advance the Global Goals…
