United Nations SDSN 2022 Youth Local Pathways Fellowship

Published: 24 Oct 2021 1,830 views

Applications are open for the United Nations SDSN Youth Local Pathways Fellowship 2022. By way of recognizing youth as the key player in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and building on the success of the past cohorts of the Local Pathways Fellows, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Youth Initiative (SDSN Youth) is recruiting its 2022 cohort of the Local Pathways Fellows. 

The fellows will take on a 10-month journey throughout which they will explore pathways for “localizing” the globally adopted goals and targets, exchange knowledge and ideas, and work to engage local stakeholders in a dialogue around pathways towards a better future for their fellow citizens.

UN Youth Local Pathways Fellowship

Application Deadline	November 21, 2021
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	United Nations
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of UN Youth Local Pathways Fellowship

• The fellows will benefit from global visibility and exposure as champions for sustainable urban development, numerous opportunities to develop their expertise, as well as access to SDSN’s vast network of SDG professionals and advocates.
• Being part of SDSN Youth and the Local Pathways Fellowship enables you to be at the forefront of efforts taken by the United Nations, governments, companies, and civil society in developing and leading a global movement for sustainable development and enables you to make an impact.
• Being part of a movement of young people, who are committed to sustainable development and are being equipped with the necessary skills and tools to overcome key challenges and meaningfully contribute to the achievement of SDGs in communities.
• SDSN Youth and the Local Pathways Fellowship enables you to build professional and personal relationships with high-level stakeholders in civil society, business, government, and the United Nations.
• By joining the Local Pathways Fellowship, you will be part of a diverse and exceptional group of fellows with a variety of cultural, religious, and political backgrounds, committed to sustainable development.
• The relationships you develop through SDSN Youth and the Local Pathways Fellowship could serve as a foundation for your future endeavors.
• Supported by SDSN’s global team of experts, you will progress rapidly in a challenging but flexible, fulfilling, and meaningful environment.
• You may be selected to attend and/or speak at events
• Your experiences will become central to the program’s efforts and legacy.

Requirements for UN Youth Local Pathways Fellowship

• Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of application (exceptions may apply);
• Candidates must be based in the same city throughout the entire duration of the Fellowship (February through November 2022);
• Candidates must be fluent in English and the local language of the cities they represent;
• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to and a solid understanding of the concept of sustainable development;
• Candidates must be able to commit the minimum of 5-7 hours each week on average;
• Candidates must have a stable internet connection;
• A minimum of one year of professional or academic experience in development practice, urban planning, community engagement and advocacy, or similar;
• A demonstrated background in research, development practice, advocacy or similar fields would be considered a strong asset.

Application Documents

• CV

Application Deadline

November 21, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations on sdsn-youth.breezy.hr to apply