European Union Youth Sounding Board in Kenya Seeks Young Participants

The European Union Delegation to Kenya is seeking young participants for the second cohort of the Youth Sounding Board (YSB). The YSB is a platform that brings together 15 young people from across Kenya to advise the EU Delegation on youth participation and empowerment, contribute to structured dialogue between young people, civil society, and the EU, and help ensure that EU partnerships with Kenya are more inclusive, relevant, and responsive to the needs and aspirations of young people.

## Benefits of Joining the YSB

Being part of the EU Youth Sounding Board will be a transformative experience, offering a blend of personal growth, professional development, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in Kenya. The benefits of being part of the YSB will include:

- Experience in Youth-led Advocacy and Policy Influencing: Members of the YSB will have the opportunity to advise the EU Delegation to Kenya by sharing insights and perspectives that will contribute to making EU programming, EU Communication campaigns, the EU Youth Action Plan, and policy design more participatory, relevant, and effective for young people in Kenya. - Voice and Representation: The board members will have the opportunity to represent the views of a diverse range of young people, and engage with youth networks and initiatives at the local, national, regional, and global level fostering connections and exchange. - Networking Opportunities: YSB members will come from diverse backgrounds and representation and interact with diverse stakeholders ensuring a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives and offering an opportunity for members to connect with peers, mentors, and professionals from various fields. - Capacity-strengthening: Participating in YSB will allow members to enhance their leadership abilities, communication skills, strategic thinking and planning, knowledge, and understanding of the EU-Kenya partnership.

## Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the YSB, applicants must meet the following criteria:

- Be a Kenyan citizen. - Be between 18 and 30 years of age during the project implementation period, ending in March 2028. - Be residing in Kenya and available to actively participate in Youth Steering Board meetings and related activities throughout the duration of the mandate. - Have a good command of English and/or Swahili. - Demonstrate active engagement and experience in youth participation, civic engagement, advocacy, volunteerism, or community organizing through a youth-led organization, civil society organization, community-based organization, network, movement, or other recognized collective platform. - Demonstrate collaborative leadership, the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, and a commitment to representing the interests of broader youth constituencies throughout the mandate. - Possess effective communication skills, including writing skills and appropriate use of social media. - Demonstrate an interest in policy advocacy, governance, and the EU-Kenya partnership.

## Application Process

For more information and to apply, visit the European Union Youth Sounding Board website.