CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Kenya Youth IGF Multi Stakeholder Advisory Group – Youth MAG
to assist in convening the Kenya Youth IGF Meeting by preparing the
programme, logistics and schedule and improving the youth engagement and
meaningful participation in the IGF process through community
consultations, outreach and stakeholder engagement. Youth MAG members shall
volunteer and serve in their personal capacity, and are expected to have
established linkages with their respective stakeholder groups and
communities.
The key tasks include the following:
– Develop the detailed programme of the Youth IGF meeting, including the
identification of themes, taking into account inputs of all relevant
stakeholders;
– Determine how best to plan, organise and facilitate the annual IGF
meeting;
– Coordinate panels and provide support and guidance to panellists,
moderators and speakers at the meeting;
– Promote the work of the IGF amongst all stakeholders and foster
multi-stakeholder participation and collaboration;
– Attend MAG meetings – virtual or in-person as and when the situation
warrants;
– Engage in outreach communication to the wider community and bring
other networks related to Internet governance into the discussions and
planning;
– Explore new networking and fundraising opportunities for contributions
to support the event;
– Identify emerging Internet governance issues and other areas in need
of discussion, research or recommendation; and,
– Support any other function of the larger Kenya IGF and provide
accountability to the community.
It’s important to note that the decisions in the Youth MAG meetings are by
consensus, and members will have equal say. The discussions and planning
will continue to take place throughout the course of April and June through
in-person and virtual meetings.
Youth MAG membership shall be renewed on a yearly basis contingent on their
engagement and contributions and thereafter is rotated to enhance diversity
and bring in new viewpoints. Youth MAG members serve on a voluntary basis.
*Deadline: 17 April 2023 Midnight (GMT +3)*
