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World Food Forum: Youth Policy Board 26-27
United Nations
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Are you ready to lead change, amplify youth voices, and shape the future of global agrifood systems as a member of the World Food Forum Youth Policy Board?
Why us?
The United Nations remains the one place on Earth where all the world’s nations can gather together, discuss common problems, and find shared solutions that benefit all of humanity.
The opportunity:
Opportunity type:
Board and Advisory Roles
Commitment:
Temp / Casual
Experience level:
🌿 Starting Out (0 - 2 yrs)
Location:
Global
Remuneration:
Closing date:
November 16, 2025
Why you might love this opp:
As a member of the YPB, you will be primarily responsible for governing the WFF's Youth Assembly
Key criteria:
Eligibility criteria: Please refer to the YPB TORs for the full eligibility criteria.
Age: Applicants must be between 19 and 35 years old as of 30 April 2027.
Education: Must have graduated from high school and be enrolled in or have completed a bachelor’s degree program.
English Proficiency: Must demonstrate C1-level proficiency in spoken and written English (other UN languages are a plus).
Commitment: Must dedicate ~25 hours/month, attend weekly meetings and have experience or interest in agrifood systems, policy advocacy, or youth empowerment. 20 hours will be dedicated to the core area of responsibility (regional/ thematic work) while 5 hours will be dedicated for the other area.
Eligibility Restrictions: Cannot be FAO employees, immediate family of FAO employees, current/former WFF Young Scientists, or applying for a third YPB term.
Age: Applicants must be between 19 and 35 years old as of 30 April 2027.
Education: Must have graduated from high school and be enrolled in or have completed a bachelor’s degree program.
English Proficiency: Must demonstrate C1-level proficiency in spoken and written English (other UN languages are a plus).
Commitment: Must dedicate ~25 hours/month, attend weekly meetings and have experience or interest in agrifood systems, policy advocacy, or youth empowerment. 20 hours will be dedicated to the core area of responsibility (regional/ thematic work) while 5 hours will be dedicated for the other area.
Eligibility Restrictions: Cannot be FAO employees, immediate family of FAO employees, current/former WFF Young Scientists, or applying for a third YPB term.
How to apply:
Follow the link for more info and please cite Ripple Opportunities in your application.
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Oh look! A legend is here reading some fine print! At Ripple our mission is to democratise access to purpose-driven opportunities. As a small team that curates hundreds of opportunities each week we do our best to share all the key information and juicy details. We often link out to the original listing and can't guarantee all details are included on our page, or the full accuracy as application windows and role descriptions may be changed by companies with short notice. If you're unsure of any details or closing dates, it's best to reach out to the organisation directly.