Youth Multistakeholder Meeting in Alignment with HLPEP Consultation on Post-2015 Development Agenda, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia

Position Description: Youth Delegate

Overview:

As the end of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) is just around the corner (2015), it is imperative that young people play a progressive role in holding multilevel stakeholders accountable to their commitments and obligations in poverty alleviation.

In alignment with the upcoming High Level Panel of Eminent Persons (HLPEP) chaired by President Yudhoyono of Indonesia, President Sirleaf of Liberia and Prime Minister Cameron of the UK that takes place in Bali, youth working group envisions to further utilize the parallel stakeholders meeting to facilitate the input of young people into discussions around ‘Global Partnerships and Means of Implementation’ for the post-2015 framework, the theme of the 4^th meeting of the HLPEP. The upcoming meeting is a pivotal event for the youth constituency as it will shape the future of the development agenda and its effectiveness in addressing the issues that disproportionately affect young people such as health, comprehensive education, access to decent employment, ecological conservation and economic inclusion.

We are eager to welcome young people across the globe to join us at this meeting and we are looking for bright and passionate young people to come to Bali as youth delegates. Youth delegates will come to represent various groups as well as regions around the world and will convene in Nusa Dua, Bali from March 24^th to 25^th 2013. Youth delegates will be given the opportunity to debate, discuss and champion with high-level decision makers on what a post-2015 development agenda should look like, how it should be implemented and how youth voices are well integrated into the process.

Activities:

a.   Youth Caucus/ strategy meeting, March 24^th 2013

One day consolidation meeting to further adjust the level of knowledge on HLP activities; various processes within the post 2015 framework such as Rio summit, SDGs, ICPDs, thematic consultation, etc; as well as planning youth input into into the multi-stakeholder meeting.

b.  Multistakeholder Meeting (parallel group discussion for youth), March 25^th 2013

A strategic meeting with the focus on constructive dialogue in inputting the HLP members on the interplay of key stakeholder, impact and scale of post 2015 development agenda as well as translation from aspiration to goals and indicators.

Location:

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia

Classification:

1. At the age of under 30 years old by March 24^th, 2013
2. Strongly passionate in development field, especially Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other related issues
3. Experience and familiarity with HLPEP and Post-2015 Development Agenda
4. Active in organization(s), preferably those with working areas related to development and youth issues
5. Stellar leadership and organizational skills
6. Prior experience(s) in consultation meetings related to Post-2015 Development Agenda is preferable, but not compulsory
7. Fluent in English is preferable, but not compulsory

The committee will ensure that the final selected delegates will bring together a wide range of life experiences, abilities and social, economic and cultural backgrounds