MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH AND INFORMATION
JAMAICA YOUTH AMBASSADORS PROGRAMME 2017-2019
APPLICATION FORM
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Section 1: OVERVIEW
The 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 2017 selection of Jamaica Youth Ambassadors incorporates recommendations made in a JAYAP Programme Review conducted at the end of tenure for the last cohort.
PORTFOLIO AREAS
For 2017-2019, 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 AMBASSADORS
YAs 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 March 10, 2017 at 5:00PM
Section 2.APPLICATION INFORMATION
This application consists of 12 sections inclusive of the Programme Overview and Application Process Outline. Please read all sections carefully and be sure to submit supplemental documents as required.
You may also use the link below to apply online:
Click here to Apply Online
You 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:
It is recommended that you type and edit your essay in Microsoft Word etc. before copying and pasting it into section Essay of the application form. 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 is
Friday March 10, 2017 at 5:00PM
Completed application forms, and supporting documents should be submitted no later than
March 10, 2017 at 5:00pm
Jamaica Youth Ambassadors Programme
c/o Ministry of Education, Youth and Information
Ministry of Youth and Culture,
4-6 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 5
Email:
Upon review of all applications, individuals will be shortlisted for interviews.
For additional information, please contact the Ministry of Educaiton, Youth and Information by telephone at 978 7654 / 978 5347, or email . Additionally, you can visit .
First 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?
Do you have a special Need/disability? Yes No
If yes, Please specify the disability/special need:
Are you an active member of a Youth Organisaion? Yes No
If yes, please include the name/names below:
Section 5: NEXT OF KIN
Name: / Relationship to Applicant: / Contact Number(s):
Address:
Section 6: EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION STATUS
Please tick the most applicable response. I am currently:
In Full-time EducationIn Full-time EmploymentSelf-employed
In Part-time EducationIn Part-time EmploymentUnemployed
If 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 7: EDUCATION HISTORY
Institution 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 HISTORY
Organisation/Company:
Period of Employment: / Job Title and Brief Description of Duties:
Organisation/Company:
Period of Employment: / Job Title and Brief Description of Duties:
Section 8: EXTRACURRICULAR / VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Organisation/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 9: AWARDS
Name of Award: / Awarding Body: / Date:
Name of Award: / Awarding Body: / Date:
Name of Award: / Awarding Body: / Date:
Section 10: REFEREE INFORMATION
Please give the names, addresses and contact information for your two referees below. Reference letters should be submitted along with your application or emailed to
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 11: BIO/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Where did you hear about this position?
Please provide a brief introduction/bio (250 word max)
Please tell us why you would like to be part of the JAYAP (350 word max)
Section 12: ESSAY QUESTION
The 2016 Edition of the Youth Development Index ranks Jamaica 46th out of 157 countries by tallying its scores in the areas of:
1.Education
2.Health and Well-being
3.Employment and Opportunity
4.Political participation
5.Civic Participation
Prepare a 1500-2000 word essay explaining how you as a Jamaica Youth Ambassadors would seek to improve Jamaica’s ranking in one of the 5 domains of the Youth Development Index listed above.