Deadline: 14-Apr-23

Are you between 16-30 and ready to start a movement? The Assembly is looking for young creatives and social impact leaders to join the Creative Youth Advisory Council (CYAC).

They envision a world where anyone with creative talent can achieve their ambitions and fulfill their dreams, they are on a mission to release untapped potential using fashion to bridge the gaps found in entrepreneurship and employment.

The Creative Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) is The Assembly’s pan-african advisory board for young creatives and social impact leaders who are interested in creating value within the creative industry. The council members will deliberate and advise The Assembly on issues related to creatives and the region they represent. They provide ideas and recommendations to help develop the program goal, key priorities, and ways to measure change.

The Creative Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) plays a critical role in shaping their work and impact, amplifying and accelerating creatives on the continent.

What Can You Expect From Your Time On Cyac?

• As a member of The Assembly’s Creative Youth Advisory Council, your voice and ideas count!
• They want to listen to you and, together give creatives across Africa the support they need to become leaders and change-makers.
• You can expect to:
  • Share your creative and regional-related expertise: Share your knowledge and experience and advise on issues related to creatives and the region you represent
  • Co-develop The Assembly’s Program Strategy: Give ideas and recommendations to The Assembly’s team to help develop the program goal, key priorities, and ways to measure change
  • Map creative-led groups especially for girls and marginalised communities: Identify groups and initiatives that are led by creatives and that need support, whether financial, technical, or other
  • Attend key convenings: Participate in key meetings and events to ensure young creative’s voices are heard
  • Collaborate with The Assembly’s staff and partners to advocate for gender and disability justice and inter-generational leadership
  • Join The Assembly’s network of young creative leaders

Eligibility Criteria

• Have a look at the requirements below.
  • You live or are from Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa
  • You are 16 to 30 years old
  • You are a young creative with functional spoken and written skills in English
  • You have knowledge of one or more of the following languages is an asset:
    • Indigenous African Languages, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese or French,
    • You are committed and passionate about creative industries and social justice
    • You are ready to use your voice and take action to bring about change
    • You are a young creative who believes in a world where everyone should be able to fulfil their potential and reach their dreams as a creative
    • You are willing to be part of the The Assembly’s Creative Youth Advisory Council for a minimum period of two years
  • The application is open to youth, girls, and boys. They specifically want to receive applications from people who perhaps live with a disability between the ages of 16 to 30.

For more information, visit CYAC.