Aġenzija Żgħażagħ is calling for Maltese citizens aged between 18 and 25 to apply to become Malta’s youth delegate at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York, organised by the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade (MFET), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Malta to the United Nations. This opportunity means that the selected will get to address issues relevant to ‘future generations’, alongside others from 40 other countries.
In the call for applications, it is explained that the role will include involvement in United Nations meetings, speeches, negotiations, and more. It will also be expected to deliver talks on campus centred around discussing the experience.
The position spans 24 months, requiring attendance at various related events. Participation in meetings, both virtual and in-person, may be necessary in EU and/or UN fora in New York, Brussels, Geneva, or Vienna and a rate “covering subsistence and accommodation” will be given.
This position is great for anyone who is interested in international and youth topics and considers themselves to be a team player who is eager to collaborate. Someone curious and ready to learn through personal experience and experience of others.
How to apply
Applications are open until 25th February 2024. Anyone interested should email a curriculum vitae and motivation letter to mtyd.mfet@gov.mt. After the deadline, applicants will be shortlisted and asked for an interview. Once selected, the announcement will be made in the media.
Good luck to all those who apply!