Applications are currently being accepted for the World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Policy Board 2027 - 2028. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About World Food Forum Youth Policy Board
The WFF Youth Policy Board (YPB) was launched in 2021 with the aim of providing a strategic youth-led vision to the policy-related activities carried out by the WFF Youth Initiative through the Youth Assembly. The YPB is an independent group of 40 young changemakers aged 18-35 from diverse regions and backgrounds that leads the WFF Youth Initiative's work on youth policy priorities within the agrifood systems. Through their work, the YPB members seek to provide a platform for young people to actively participate, contribute and influence policy discussions, accelerating the sustainable transformation of the agrifood systems
Benefits of World Food Forum Youth Policy Board
- Influencing global agrifood policy by developing youth recommendations and contributing structured youth inputs to intergovernmental and policy processes.
- Representing youth at regional and international forums, including relevant conferences and governance discussions.
- Building leadership and advocacy skills through leading consultations, policy dialogues, surveys, and multistakeholder engagements.
- Working directly with experts and institutions, including FAO regional offices, technical divisions, youth organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Expanding your global network by collaborating with 40 youth leaders from diverse regions and backgrounds.
- Gaining hands-on experience in international governance and policy development by drafting recommendations, position papers, and outcome documents.
- Contributing to youth empowerment and intergenerational dialogue, ensuring young people's voices are reflected in decision-making processes.
- Accessing additional engagement opportunities through WFF National Youth Chapters and programs such as the Youth Food Lab, Transformative Research Challenge, Startup Innovation Awards, and Leadership Education Programme.
World Food Forum Youth Policy Board Requirements
- Have graduated from high school and have either completed or be currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old as of 30 April 2027.
- Be a national of an FAO Member State.
- Demonstrate C1-level proficiency in English (additional FAO official languages are an advantage).
- Be available for at least one weekly YPB meeting (about 1 hour) between 09:00 and 18:00 CEST/CET.
- Have experience, knowledge, or strong engagement in agrifood systems, policy advocacy, or youth empowerment.
- Be able to commit approximately 25 hours per month to YPB activities.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment.
- Not be an immediate family member of an FAO employee.
- Not be employed by FAO.
- Not be a current or former member of the WFF Young Scientists Group (YSG) or a previous YPB.
Preferred (but not mandatory) qualifications:
- Experience with youth organizations or constituencies.
- Experience supporting youth consultations.
- Being from underrepresented groups such as farmers, Indigenous Peoples, or women.
- Understanding of international agrifood governance frameworks.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
30 November, 2026
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