Jamaica Youth Ambassadors Programme

Jamaica Youth Ambassadors Programme Highlighting the work of the Jamaica Youth Ambassadors

The Jamaica Youth Ambassadors Programme (JaYAP) is a National Youth Policy programme focused on the participation and empowerment of young people in Jamaica. These Youth Ambassadors (YAs) are a corps of Jamaican youth between the ages of 18-27 appointed and accredited to represent Jamaica on national and international platforms. The Programme was established in 2000 as a strategy to promote youth

advocacy and participation in decision-making processes. Since its inception, the JaYAP has produced a number of youth leaders, many of whom continue to offer representation on Jamaica’s youth issues at various levels. Youth Ambassadors are committed and passionate about Jamaica and Jamaica’s youth development and are able to represent the views and concerns of young people. As national ambassadors, they are up to date on Jamaican youth issues, situations and positions which may be discussed on national and international platforms. Knowledge areas of YAs include (but are not limited to) Human Trafficking, Climate Change / Environmental Protection, Entrepreneurship, Employment, Youth Advocacy Gender and Human Rights in keeping

We are pleased to announce that the application period for the Jamaica Youth Ambassadors Programme has been extended to ...
18/05/2022

We are pleased to announce that the application period for the Jamaica Youth Ambassadors Programme has been extended to Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 11:59 p.m.

Apply online or download the application form at: https://forms.gle/ber7oB74hn38waeU7

For more information, you may visit www.YouthJamaica.com

The Ministry of Education and Youth thanks all interested youth leaders for their interest in JAYAP, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Due to the overwhelming interest in the Jamaica Youth Ambassadors Programme (JAYAP)there has been an extension, the new ...
16/05/2022

Due to the overwhelming interest in the Jamaica Youth Ambassadors Programme (JAYAP)
there has been an extension, the new deadline is Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Download application form or apply online:
https://forms.gle/ber7oB74hn38waeU7

Download Terms of Reference at:
https://app.box.com/s/jp5mgyqpvwh56funo2p12bg9cawoatrt

The Ministry of Education and Youth, thanks all interested youth leaders for their interest in JAYAP, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

NB: There will be no further extension.

Applications are now open for the Jamaica Youth Ambassadors Programme for the period 2022-24.Applications may be downloa...
21/04/2022

Applications are now open for the Jamaica Youth Ambassadors Programme for the period 2022-24.

Applications may be downloaded online at: https://forms.gle/ber7oB74hn38waeU7

Terms of Reference and application forms are available at www.YouthJamaica.com and may

Application period: April 12 - May 12, 2022 at 11:59 pm.

The MOEY thanks all interested youth leaders for their interest in JAYAP, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Applications are now open for the 2021-2023 Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica Applications will only be accepted via the...
13/10/2020

Applications are now open for the 2021-2023 Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica

Applications will only be accepted via the online form available at www.youthjamaica.com
Direct link to application form: http://bit.ly/2021YACJ

Applicants are required to review the detailed Terms of Reference available at: www.youthjamaica.com
Or: http://bit.ly/2021YACJTOR

Applications are now Open for the 2021-2023 Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica (YACJ)

The YACJ will comprise sixteen (16) young Jamaicans ages 18-27 who are passionate about youth and national development.

Applications will be accepted from Monday October 12, 2020 – Friday October 30, 2020 at 4:00pm

For more information and to apply visit: www.YouthJamaica.com

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be Jamaican citizens between the ages 18-27 at the time of application
2. Have successfully initiated or actively participated in at least one (1) major youth/community development project over the past 12 months.
3. Demonstrate an interest in, and aptitude for basic research
4. Possess an interest in GOJ policy development processes
5. Demonstrate an aptitude for event planning and project management
6. Be able to demonstrate interest in, and an aptitude for strategic planning
7. Be able to demonstrate skills in negotiation and consensus building
8. Have a track record of excellence as a youth leader and advocate
9. Demonstrate outstanding and consistent voluntary service relevant to the community and youth development

Applications will only be accepted electronically at: www.YouthJamaica.com

Or via the direct link to application form: http://bit.ly/2021YACJ

Applicants are required to review the details of the Terms of Reference available at: http://bit.ly/2021YACJTOR

Please review the Application Guide: http://bit.ly/YACJ2021APPGUIDE

Applications Close Friday October 30, 2020 – 4:00pm

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.

Please share this opportunity with youth in your networks

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