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Civic Cabinet (Executive)Office no. 8
Secretary for Education & Youth
Leads the Education & Youth Development Unit and the Youth Development Academy.
- Age range
- 20–38 years
- Term of office
- 2 years, renewable twice (maximum 3 terms)
- Reports to
- 1st Deputy Director-General
- Seats
- 1 — a single office holder
What you would do
- Lead the Education and Youth Development Unit
- Oversee the Youth Parliament programme in conjunction with the Speaker
- Manage school partnerships across the communities
- Run the Youth Development Academy
Source: BYM Constitution, First Edition 2026 — Article 15.8 · Schedule III
Who can apply
- Aged between 18 and 45 at the time of appointment (Article 13.2)
- A member in good standing of the Bekwai Youth Movement
- Resident in, or genuinely connected to, one of the 33 communities
- Willing to swear the Oath of Service and abide by the Code of Conduct
A formal CV is not required. Commitment to the community counts for as much as paper qualifications — apply even if you are unsure.
Operational unit
Education & Youth Development Unit
School partnerships, literacy support, mentorship, skills training, and the Youth Development Academy.
Westminster equivalent
Secretary of State for Education
Global goals this office serves
- 4Quality Education
- 8Decent Work & Economic Growth