The YoLe Fellowship is a one-year programme that aims to empower young, innovative change-makers who have recently graduated from tertiary institutions in Ghana and positively impacting their communities. The programme provides training and mentorship on Leadership, Sustainable Development, Peace, Human Rights, and contemporary and emerging issues. Since its inception in 2018, the YoLe Fellowship Programme has trained and mentored several young people in six cohorts, addressing gaps in youth leadership and development while contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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UNFPA Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme
Aim and Benefits of UNFPA Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme
- Fellows are taken through rigorous training and capacity-building activities which are aimed at building their leadership, public speaking, research, entrepreneurial and networking skills. The fellowship also serves as a platform for equipping one with knowledge and skills about the UN system, especially about UNFPA Ghana, international relations and diplomacy; in chartering their career paths and professional development.
- Fellows gain one-on-one mentorship training with high-levelled professionals.
- Fellows undertake a mandatory internship with other UN agencies, CSOs/NGOs, public and private institutions.
Requirements for UNFPA Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme Qualification
- Aged between 18 – 30 years
- A graduate of a tertiary institution.
- Able to commit to the Fellowship duration fully (one year), on-site at the UNFPA Ghana Country Office, Accra.
- Fellows withdrawal before Nine months in the Fellowship will not be awarded the Fellowship Certificate.
- Proactive and possesses strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient in English (working knowledge of English) — important for general communication purposes. All application materials must be submitted in English).
- Passionate about Leadership, Sustainable Development, Peace and Human Rights to drive change in all sectors including Social Entrepreneurship which includes agribusiness, innovation, and artificial intelligence (AI) and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in their community
- Demonstrate interest and dedication to development issues and passionate about contributing towards Ghana’s aspirations on Agenda 2030
- Demonstrate affiliation with youth organization/network, volunteer or work experience, in areas of UN and UNFPA’s mandate.
Documents Required for Application
- Application letter (not more than one page),
- CV/resume
- Legal evidence of your age (birth certificate, voter’s ID, passport, drivers licence, etc).
Application Deadline
April 18, 2025How to Apply
For more details,visit UNFPA webpage
