CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
YOUTH SECURITY CHAMPION
Strengthening Youth Inclusion in Security Accountability in Oyo State
Are you a young person passionate about community safety, peacebuilding, human rights, civic responsibility and accountable security governance?
About the Initiative
Dimensional Ambassadors for Leadership and Community Support Network is implementing the project “Strengthening Youth Inclusion in Security Accountability in Oyo State,” supported by the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF).
The initiative seeks to strengthen meaningful youth participation in community-level security discussions, accountability processes and constructive engagement between young people and relevant stakeholders.
Through training, dialogue, community engagement and responsible civic participation, the project will support young people to contribute to safer and more accountable communities.
Who Can Apply?
We are looking for young people who:
- Are 18–35 years old.
- Live, work, study or have strong community ties in Akinyele, Ibadan North-East or Ona-Ara Local Government Area.
- Demonstrate an interest in community safety, peacebuilding, governance, human rights or youth development.
- Have good communication and teamwork skills.
- Are willing to participate in project activities and community engagements.
- Are committed to non-violence, inclusion, confidentiality and responsible civic participation.
- Can dedicate reasonable time to the initiative throughout the project period.
What Will Selected Champions Do?
Selected Youth Security Champions may participate in:
- Training and practical learning sessions.
- Community security dialogues.
- Youth–security stakeholder engagements.
- Community safety and accountability activities.
- Scorecard Administration and community reporting initiatives.
- Youth-led awareness and civic engagement activities.
- Documentation of community-level security concerns.
- Research, feedback and evidence-gathering activities.
- Peer outreach and community mobilisation.
What You Will Gain
Selected participants will have opportunities to:
- Develop practical knowledge of security governance and accountability.
- Strengthen leadership, communication and advocacy skills.
- Engage relevant community and institutional stakeholders.
- Contribute to evidence-based youth security initiatives.
- Participate in a structured youth-led security accountability network.
- Receive recognition/certification subject to project requirements.
Target
The project intends to establish a network of 100 Youth Security Champions across the three participating LGAs.
Target LGAs
- Akinyele
- Ibadan North-East
- Ona-Ara
Application Deadline
October 31st, 2026
How to Apply
Complete the online application form.
Please note that only applicants who meet the selection criteria will be contacted for the next stage.
Important Notice
This is a non-partisan, non-violent and community-focused initiative. Participation does not involve political campaigning, partisan mobilisation or any security/enforcement role.
The initiative promotes constructive youth participation, community safety, dialogue, accountability and responsible civic engagement.
The Project Supported by
