UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council 2026

The UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council 2026 selects 11 young leaders from across Africa and the diaspora to advise and co-create UNDP’s work with and for young people. Members participate in consultations, identify youth-led solutions, and engage with UNDP country offices and regional partners; a consolidated report will be produced at the end of the mandate. Most meetings are online, with occasional in-person events such as onboarding, mid-term review, and closing ceremony; participation is voluntary and costs for travel, accommodation, meals and digital communications are reasonably covered by UNDP.

Participation in a regional advisory body, capacity-building opportunities, networking with partners, and travel/ lodging support for certain activities.

Applicants must be African nationals aged 18-34 at selection, living on the continent or in the diaspora, and have demonstrated leadership or innovation experience in relevant areas; they must be committed to inclusive development and youth empowerment, fluent in English, and able to participate in virtual meetings with periodic in-person engagements.

Submit an application through the official UNDP page detailing eligibility and qualifications; selection will involve a longlisting, shortlisting, and interview process.