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Section 1: OVERVIEWThe Jamaica Youth Ambassadors Programme (JAYAP) was established in 2000 as a strategy to promote youth advocacy and facilitate youth participation in decision-making processes. Since 2000, the JAYAP has produced a number of youth leaders, who have offered representation of Jamaican youth issues at the national, regional and international levels. The 2019 selection of Jamaica Youth Ambassadors incorporates recommendations made in a JAYAP Programme Review conducted at the end of tenure for the last cohort. PORTFOLIO AREASFor 2019-2021, six young persons aged 27 years or younger will be appointed as Jamaica Youth Ambassadors (YAs). The breakdown of portfolio areas and assigned YAs is as follows:CARICOM Commonwealth United Nations General Assembly Regional and international obligations to CARICOM and the Commonwealth necessitate the appointment of youth ambassadors to these bodies. Association with both the CARICOM and Commonwealth Youth Programmes have borne fruit over the years, particularly through policy and programme recommendations for key youth development challenges and issues such as youth unemployment and entrepreneurship.The portfolio - YA: United Nations General Assembly, provides an opportunity for Jamaican youth to have a voice at one of the highest levels of decision making in the world. Attendance at the General Assembly affords the opportunity for Jamaican youth to actively shape the development of international frameworks for action. The YA:UN is also responsible for promoting and advocating for action on the Post 2015 Agenda, and the organization of initiatives to commemorate International Youth Day and Global Youth Service Day. JOB DESCRIPTION: JAMAICA YOUTH AMBASSADORSYAs have the responsibility of advocating for and educating young people as per issues defined through consultations at CARICOM Youth Ambassadors Programme, the Commonwealth Youth Programme and the UN General Assembly. Second, these YAs should seek to bring national issues to the attention of policy makers and planners at the Regional/international level though the coordination/collation of data relating to youth issues at the national level.Jamaica Youth Ambassador Responsibilities The responsibilities of YAs include (but are not limited to) the following:Coordinate/collate desk reviews and consultations on specific youth development issues;Provide analysis of national and international youth development trends, challenges and opportunities;Provide recommendations for policy and programme development;Provide support to national youth organisations (e.g. National Youth Council), through the dissemination of research data and other information relating to the YA’s area of focus, to inform position papers and programme/project development;Regularly contribute to national discourse on youth development issues, through national and local media, public forums, consultations and other relevant avenues;Bring national issues to the attention of policy makers and planners at the Regional/international level though the coordination/collation of data relating to youth issues at the national level;Partner with relevant government ministries/agencies/departments towards effecting key aspects of the development agenda of these institutions, through representing the views of youth, and mobilising youth support.Provide support to Youth Information Centres (YICs) through facilitating empowerment sessions;Maintain links with Jamaican young people and remain an active member of a youth group; Carry out a total of 12 social intervention sessions with young people to pass on their knowledge and training (At least one session per year must be held at each YIC); Take part in the planning and execution of major Youth Division and other Government youth development activities including, but not limited to the Youth Ambassador Installation Ceremony, Prime Minister’s Youth Awards and Youth Month (November). Serving as Dean of JAYAP for a period not exceeding 4 (four) months in order to undertake specific initiatives and assist with the overall coordination of the Programme. Deadline for the receipt of application and supporting documentation is Friday September 20, 2019 at 5:00PMSection 2. APPLICATION INFORMATION This application consists of 11 sections inclusive of the Programme Overview and Application Process Outline. Please read all sections carefully and be sure to submit Sections 3 – 11 of this form and ALL supplemental documents as required. ?You may also visit youth or use the link below to apply online:?Click Here to Apply OnlineYou will also be required to download, complete and submit the following via e-mail or hard copy:?1. The JAYAP Service release form completed by HR Manager, Director or Principal ?2. 1 Professional Passport Sized photo?3. Two written references?4. Proof of age (copy/ scanned image of national identification or birth certificate)?Essay:?Please use in line citation for references.? By submitting this application essay you agree to the essay being your own original work. Deadline for the receipt of application and ALL supporting documentation isFriday September 20, 2019 at 5:00PMApplication Submission: Completed application forms, and supporting documents should be submitted no later than Friday September 20, 2019 at 5:00pm Jamaica Youth Ambassadors ProgrammeAttn: Ms. Kara Knight Programme Manager Ministry of Education, Youth and Information 2-4 National Heroes Circle, KingstonUpon review of all applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviewFor additional information, please contact the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information by telephone at 922-1400 ext 6131, or email jayapapplications@. Additionally, you can visit .SECTION 3: PERSONAL INFORMATIONFirst Name:Middle Name (s):Last Name:Date of Birth: (dd/mm/yyyy)Nationality:Place of Birth:Home Address:Home Phone:Cell Phone:Mailing Address:Work Phone:Fax Number:Email Address:Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN)Gender:Do you currently possess a valid passport?If yes, when does it expire?3442970228600024955502286000Do you have a special Need/disability? Yes No If yes, Please specify the disability/special need: 3816350304800031705553048000Are you an active member of a Youth Organisaion? Yes No If yes, please include the name/names below: Section 4: NEXT OF KINName:Relationship to Applicant:Contact Number(s):Address:Section 5: EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION STATUSPlease tick the most applicable response. I am currently:1372235-6985003338195-6350004564380-635000In Full-time EducationIn Full-time EmploymentSelf-employed4564380-3175003338195-31750013722352730500In Part-time EducationIn Part-time EmploymentUnemployedIf you are currently enrolled in an educational institution, please specify: Institution:Date commenced Course:Course being studied:If you are in employment, please specify:Employer:Position and brief description of duties:Section 6: EDUCATION HISTORYInstitution Attended:Dates Attended:Subject(s) studied / qualification received:Institution Attended:Dates Attended:Subject(s) studied / qualification received:Institution Attended:Dates Attended:Subject(s) studied / qualification received:EMPLOYMENT HISTORYOrganisation/Company:Period of Employment:Job Title and Brief Description of Duties:Organisation/Company:Period of Employment:Job Title and Brief Description of Duties:Section 7: EXTRACURRICULAR / VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIESOrganisation/Company:From:To:Position and Brief Description of Duties:Organisation/Company:From:To:Position and Brief Description of Duties:Organisation/Company:From:To:Position and Brief Description of Duties:Section 8: AWARDSName of Award:Awarding Body:Date:Name of Award:Awarding Body:Date:Name of Award:Awarding Body:Date:Section 9: REFEREE INFORMATIONPlease give the names, addresses and contact information for your two referees below. Reference letters should be submitted along with your application or emailed to jayapapplications@Name of Referee:Name of Youth Club/CBYO:Position Held:Address:Telephone Number:Email Address:Name of Referee:Name of Youth Club/CBYO:Position Held:Address:Telephone Number:Email Address:SECTION 10: BIO/EXPRESSION OF INTERESTWhere did you hear about this position?Please provide a brief introduction/bio (250 word max)526536523967100315827023967109486902383460Please select your preferred Jamaica Youth Ambassador portfolio area: United Nations The Commonwealth CARICOM 526536523967100315827023967109486902383460Please select your secondary Jamaica Youth Ambassador portfolio area: United Nations The Commonwealth CARICOM Please tell us why you would like to be part of the JAYAP and the reason for your primary Portfolio Selection (450 word max)Section 11: ESSAY QUESTION The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.Five of the goals critical to youth development in Jamaica are:GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-beingGOAL 4: Quality EducationGOAL 5: Gender EqualityGOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthGOAL 13: Climate ActionPrepare a 1500-2000 word essay explaining how you, as an appointed Jamaica Youth Ambassador, would educate your peers or a relevant Government Ministry on your plans advance Jamaica’s efforts toward achieving one of the SDGs above, in relation to the following: the current objectives of your Selected Youth Ambassador Portfolio area; AND the Revised 2017 – 2030 National Youth Policy of Jamaica. (Note: By submitting this application essay, you agree to the essay being your own original work)-66675161290For Official Use OnlyReceived by:_______________________Date Received:_____________________Supporting Documents received:Service Release Form Reference LettersPhotograph Essay Proof of Age00For Official Use OnlyReceived by:_______________________Date Received:_____________________Supporting Documents received:Service Release Form Reference LettersPhotograph Essay Proof of Age526224528067000423354528067000298577028067000320294014033500224790014033500 ................
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