CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO ICM) is a UNESCO Category 2 Centre which is established through a signed agreement between the Government of the Republic of Korea and UNESCO.

The 2024 ICM MODEL UNESCO CONFERENCE (2024 ICM MUNESCO) which will be held from the 26th to the 29^th of September aims to  cultivate creative ideas of youth in achieving the SDGs and share

them with relevant stakeholders. At the same time, 2024 ICM MUNESCO targets to uild capacity of the participating youth by exposing them to more

international settings while applying the UNESCO Rules of Procedure

ICM looks forward to active participation of those who are interested in the activities of the UNESCO, sport, and related global agenda.

19 July 2024

Secretary General, UNESCO ICM

2024 ICM MUNESCO OVERVIEW

l  Topic: Sport as a tool for sustainable development: the adoption of the Fit for Life Alliance and its key areas of intervention

l  Dates: 26 September ~ 29 September 2024 

l  Main location: Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea

l  Participants: 40 graduate and undergraduate students (excluding the members of secretariat)

l  Language: English 

APPLICATION GUIDELINE

l  Number of selectees: 10

l  Eligibility

Ø  Undergraduate and graduate students residing in the Republic of Korea (including exchange students, students enrolled in language school/institutes, and those taking a leave of absence) or ones willing to travel to Korea at their own expenses, open to all nationalities

l  Function(s)

Ø  Pre-conference

Each member of secretariat will lead team activities assigned according to his or her preferred Fit for Life key area of intervention

Ø  Conference

First two days, each member of the secretariat will continue to lead the team discussion. Then the secretariat will be divided into two functions; first, chairing the conference; and operations support in the venue.

Ø  Besides the above, the members of the secretariat will work with the organiser for the conference preparation once they get selected.

l  Signed Benefits: Free participation (including meals and accommodations  and KRW 100,000 daily allowance during the conference (total KRW 400,000 from 26 to 29 September), souvenir package, participation certificate (all confirmed) + chance of work experience (to be decided)

l  Required documents

Ø  Signed and filled application form with completed letter and essays

Ø  Signed copy of registration policy agreement

l  Participant requirements

Ø  Must have advanced English skills

Ø  Must be committed to the 2024 MUNESCO and attend the whole programme (including preparatory team activities, orientaion session, and the conference)

Ø  Capable enough to lead the delegates for their team activities based on Fit for Life key areas of intervention

l  Preferred candidate(s)

Ø  Those who have experience in similar events

Ø  Those who have deeper understanding on UNESCO and its Fit for Life initiative, sport for development and peace, physical education, sport poicy, SDGs

Ø  Those who are academically excellent and have advanced writing skills

Ø  Those who could add more sense of diversity to the programme

l  Timeline (subject to change without prior notice)

l  How to apply

Ø  Download the application form from the ICM website and submit the required documents via email to ss.cho@unescoicm.org no later than 29 July 2024 23:59 (GMT+9)

Ø  Email title: 2024 ICM MUNESCO_Secretariat_Application_Name

l  Contact information

Ø  Sungsik CHO, Senior Programme Specialist, International Cooperation Team

☎+82 (0)43-845-6739 / Email: ss.cho@unescoicm.org

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Please refer to the attached for your application. Thank you.