Call for Entries: NBI Youth Competition

Call for Entries: NBI Youth Competition

Call for application is open to youth from the Nile Basin countries who are interested in water and climate change, and who would like to propose creative solutions to apply and participate in the Nile Basin Competition for Youth.

The competition aims to identify innovative science, technology and policy-based solutions, good practices and experiences, methods and innovative approaches that promote sustainable water resources management.

Applicant should propose innovative ideas that directly result in responsive concrete redress actions in the following domains: Environmental and water-related issues, Natural resources management and planning, Climate change adaption and mitigation, Transboundary water governance, Water-related socio-economic development. Ideas with a water nexus approach are especially of special interest.

The competitions will be in the format of “Online Hackathon”, where 10 applicants from Nile basin countries will be selected to participate.

Who can participate?

The competition is open to youth from the Nile Basin Countries , aged 15 – 35. Young women are especially encouraged to apply

Why Participate?

Build your capacity and engage in Nile Basin cooperation matters;

An opportunity to have your voice heard in a wider audience of policy/decision makers;

Present your ideas/concerns to Nile Basin Member States and other key stakeholders.

Eligibility

The applicant has an idea that contribute to the solution of a well-defined challenge in the Nile Basin;

The applicant is the owner /co-owner of the idea;

The applicant able to understand and express themselves in English;

The applicant is able to participate in the 4 training sessions in June;

The applicant between 15 and 35 years old at the time of application;

The applicant is a citizen and resident of one of the Nile Basin Countries.

Selection Criteria

Impact and relevance of the proposed solution to the challenges of the Nile Basin;

Potential for implementation of the idea and sustainability of the solution;

The innovation of the idea;

The solution's inclusive and participatory nature, including the participation of women and youth and consideration of the concerns of disadvantaged groups;

Water nexus inclusion in the solution;

The applicant's capacity for leadership and personal development;

Gender balance and equal geographic representation among the finalist.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Call for Entries: NBI Youth Competition

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