HR support to review UN Youth Townhall 2026 Open Call Applications

Anchored in the UN Youth Compass, a flagship initiative of the United Nations Youth Office, the UN Youth Townhall will be convened from 8 to 10 December in Heidelberg, Germany, bringing young people and decision-makers together to exchange perspectives, identify shared priorities and co-create solutions for the future.

Discussions during the Townhall will focus on strengthening meaningful youth participation across the three UN pillars: sustainable development, peace and security, and human rights. Within these pillars, sessions will explore cross-cutting issues such as education and future-ready skills, AI and technology, mental health and well-being, and economic opportunities.

To ensure broad geographic representation and the inclusion of young people and communities that are often underrepresented in international policy and decision-making spaces, the UN Youth Office will provide limited funding opportunities to young people (18-35 years old) to participate in-person. This support is intended to help address barriers to participation and ensure that the perspectives, experiences, and priorities of young people whose voices are less frequently heard can meaningfully inform the dialogue and outcomes of the Townhall.

The United Nations Youth Office (UNYO) is seeking 25 Online Volunteers to support the review and screening of an initial longlist of applications received for the UN Youth Townhall. Given the high volume of applications expected, Online Volunteers will support the selection process by evaluating a pre-screened pool of applications against the established selection criteria.

Under the supervision of the UN Youth Office focal point, Online Volunteers will:

• Review assigned applications using the established selection criteria.
• Verify that applicants meet the minimum eligibility requirements, including age, submission of all required information, language requirements and other mandatory eligibility criteria.
• Accurately record screening results using the standardized evaluation spreadsheet provided by the UN Youth Office.
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality throughout the screening process.

This assignment does not involve selection or ranking of the final list of applicants. Its sole purpose is to conduct a review of eligible applications to provide a reduced list for further evaluation and final selection by the UN Youth Office.