EU Youth Sounding Board Members (YSB)
Applications are now open for Nepalese youth to join the EU Youth Sounding Board Members (YSB) for Cohort 4.
📖 About EU Youth Sounding Board Nepal - Cohort 4
The Youth Sounding Board (YSB) is a consultative platform that empowers Nepalese youth to meaningfully influence the European Union’s (EU) development cooperation actions. It ensures that young people's voices are integrated into EU policies, programs, and decision-making processes.
Key Details:
- Date Published: June 16, 2025
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
- Category: Training
- Opportunity Location: Nepal
- Eligible Locations: Nepal
Context:
According to Nepal’s National Youth Policy, approximately 20.8% of the population falls within the 16–25 age group, while 40.68% lies in the 16–40 range. This demographic presents a significant opportunity for Nepal's development. The YSB aims to place youth at the center of planning, designing, and implementing development initiatives to address challenges and unlock sustainable solutions.
🎯 Purpose of the Youth Sounding Board
The YSB serves as a platform for Nepalese youth to:
- Provide feedback to shape and influence European Union policies and programs in Nepal.
- Ensure youth perspectives are integrated into decision-making processes.
- Contribute to making development cooperation more inclusive, relevant, and meaningful.
🛠️ How the Youth Sounding Board Works
YSB members will serve a voluntary/unpaid 13-month mandate (expenses covered). Members will engage in various initiatives based on their thematic interests, such as governance, education, gender, and green growth.
Key Areas of Engagement:
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Programmatic Input and Strategic Advisory
- Provide insights to shape EU-Nepal policies and programs.
- Attend events, field missions, and interact with stakeholders to monitor and provide feedback.
- Document and share evidence from field visits to analyze the impact of interventions.
- Explore thematic priorities (e.g., climate change, education, governance) and provide insights.
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Communication, Advocacy, and Digital Engagement
- Participate in campaigns and public events to amplify youth voices.
- Engage in digital platforms and storytelling to highlight youth issues and initiatives.
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Networking and Collaborative Engagement
- Build alliances with national and international youth leaders, civil society actors, and development stakeholders.
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Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing
- Participate in workshops, training sessions, and exchange visits.
- Share experiences and learnings with peers for collective growth.
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Community Action and Grassroots Impact
- Design and implement “Action at Home” projects to address local challenges.
- Lead programmatic and financial management of activities.
- Demonstrate youth leadership and sustainable solutions.
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Youth-Centered Policy Review
- Analyze national and international programs and policies to provide evidence-based feedback.
🎁 Benefits of Joining YSB
- Travel and accommodation costs for physical events will be covered.
- Data costs for online meetings will also be covered.
- Opportunities for personal growth and development as young leaders.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must:
- Be aged 18–26 years as of the application deadline.
- Be available from August 2025 to September 2026.
- Demonstrate commitment to volunteerism and community development.
- Show willingness and ability to travel to rural project areas.
- Have at least a Secondary Level Education.
- Be proficient in Nepali (spoken and written) and have basic English communication skills.
📅 Application Process and Timeline
The selection process consists of three steps:
Step 1: Shortlisting (July 1–7, 2025)
- Applications will be reviewed against eligibility and motivation criteria.
- All applicants will receive an email update regarding the outcome by July 9, 2025.
Step 2: Interviews (July 13–21, 2025)
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a 10–12-minute virtual interview via Zoom or Google Meet.
- Interviews will be conducted in Nepali or English, with one question to be answered in English.
Step 3: Final Selection (July 23–28, 2025)
- The final list of selected candidates will be prepared and approved.
- Selected candidates will receive official communication from the EU via email on July 28, 2025.
📌 Application Deadline
June 30, 2025
🌐 How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the official application form:
Apply Here
🤝 Sponsor Organization
This opportunity is sponsored by the European Union.
Take this chance to contribute to meaningful development initiatives and grow as a young leader in Nepal!
- Travel and accommodation costs will be covered for physical events.
- Data costs for online meetings will also be covered.
- Board members will also have opportunities for personal growth and development as young leaders.