UN Migration (IOM) Youth Strategy Advisory Group 2025
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is launching a Youth Strategy Advisory Group, which will offer young people the chance to actively participate in the development of IOM’s new Youth Strategy. This group will consist of 10-15 diverse youth leaders and representatives from global youth networks.
Its primary role is to help guide and shape the process of creating the IOM Youth Strategy, acting as an advisory body to the organization.
Eligibility
To qualify for this group, applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old by the end of the application deadline. They should have proven experience in leadership roles related to youth engagement and participation. Additionally, candidates should have a strong interest or experience in migration issues and a good understanding of key frameworks such as the Global Compact for Safe, Regular, and Orderly Migration (GCM) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Members must commit to contributing at least eight hours per month to the group over the course of the 12-month mandate.
English will be the main working language of the group, so a strong command of the language is required. Applicants should also have strong analytical and writing skills, as they will be involved in drafting the IOM Youth Strategy. While not mandatory, familiarity with IOM’s mandate, strategic goals, and priorities is desirable.
Representation
Candidates should also belong to one of the following categories and provide the necessary documentation to support their application: youth representatives, advocates, activists, or journalists focused on migration, or researchers specializing in migration. This ensures that members contribute both from their own experiences and as representatives of broader youth perspectives.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is setting up a Youth Strategy Advisory Group which will provide an opportunity for youth involvement in shaping IOM’s new Youth Strategy. The Group will be composed of 10-15 diverse youth leaders and representatives of youth networks from across the world. It will be formed to support and co-shape the development process of the IOM Youth Strategy and will act as a guidance and sounding board to IOM in this regard.
Eligibility criteria:
- be between the age of 18-35 at the end of the application period;
- have a track record of leadership in the areas of youth engagement and participation;
- demonstrate experience or high interest in migration issues including a good understanding of the Global Compact for Safe, Regular and Orderly Migration (GCM) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
- be available to commit at least 8 hours per month to the Group throughout the entire duration of the mandate (12 months);
- have a good command of English as the main language of the Group;
- have good analytical and writing skills to contribute to the drafting process of IOM Youth Strategy;
- have a good understanding of the IOM mandate, strategic vision, and programming priorities (desirable).