United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is currently accepting applications for its Ghana Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About UNFPA Ghana Youth Leaders Fellowship Programme
The YoLe Fellowship is a one-year programme that aims to empower young, innovative change-makers who have recently graduated from tertiary institutions and positively impacting communities in Ghana. The programme provides training and mentorship on Leadership, Sustainable Development, Youth Peace & Security, Human Rights, and contemporary and emerging issues.
Benefits of UNFPA Ghana Youth Leaders Fellowship Programme
- Professional and career development across sectors
- Personalized mentorship and coaching
- Hands-on experience in development work
- Networking with professionals and institutions
- Opportunity to qualify for a Master’s Degree (subject to academic requirements)
UNFPA Ghana Youth Leaders Fellowship Programme Requirements
- Youth aged between 18 - 30 years and resident in Ghana.
- Youth with qualifications from accredited tertiary institutions.
- Able to commit to the Fellowship Programme and duration fully (one year), on-site at the UNFPA Ghana Country Office and at the University of Ghana Digital Youth Village and Centre for Digital Youth Development, Legon, Accra.
- Proactive and possess strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in English (working knowledge of English).
- Passionate about Leadership, Sustainable Development, Peace and Security, Human Rights etc.
- Demonstrate a drive for change in all sectors including Social entrepreneurship, agribusiness, innovation, artificial intelligence; community development and volunteerism.
- Demonstrate interest and dedication to development issues and contribute towards Ghana's 2030 Agenda.
- Demonstrate affiliation with youth-led organization/network, NGOs/CSOs, community volunteerism, or currently working on youth development projects by Government agencies, related to UN and UNFPA’s mandate.
Application Date and Process
Interested applicants should submit:
- A motivation letter (not more than 500 words) which states - your motivation for applying for the Fellowship, your professional goals, what you hope to achieve by participating in the programme.
- C.V./Resume.
- Proof of Identity (Ghana Card or Valid Passport or Birth Certificate).
- Evidence of Health Insurance (National Health Insurance is acceptable)
- All applications should be uploaded through this link: https://forms.gle/BtTDMrV8gRGPG7yA8 no later than 11:59 p.m. on 14th May, 2026 (Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted).
- Females and Persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline
14 May, 2026
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