NetMission.Asia 2021 Recruitment

NetMission.Asia 2021 Recruitment

Application Period: 14 Sep – 20 Nov 2020

The NetMission Academy offers motivated individuals the chance to further their understanding of Internet Governance issues. Graduates of the academy can become NetMission Ambassadors, working together with a team to build an initiative for the development of the Internet and advance the governance discussions in Asia. Part of this includes being an organizer of regional conference activities for youth. 

 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for young visionaries who want to make a change for the betterment of the Internet and our community. Full-time students currently enrolled in any tertiary institutions within the Asia Pacific of all disciplines are welcome.  Read the FAQ.

Recruitment Timeline: 

Date Session
14 Sep 2020

Open Online Application

20 Nov 2020

Application Deadline

25-27 Nov 2020

Interview period

4 Dec 2020

Result Announcement to Successful Participants
10 Dec 2020

Orientation Webinar

Jan – Feb 2021

NetMission Academy

Mar 2021

Become NetMission Ambassadors
* Continue your participation in the community by joining the NetMission Buddy Scheme, working group(s), organizing committees, or writing workshop proposals for APrIGF and IGF.


NetMission Academy

The NetMission Academy is a series of online sessions designed to equip youth with the knowledge and discussion skills to participate in Internet policymaking. The sessions will include one orientation webinar, followed by 7 training workshops. These 1-hour workshops will be interactive discussion sessions, with expert guest speakers selected for each topic.

This online academy is not a one-sided learning program. Selected fellows will be assigned into thematic groups to research and prepare for the respective session as a host. All fellows are expected to actively contribute to discussions. If you are a student in tertiary education (undergraduate or postgraduate) and are interested in how the Internet impacts society, this is the program for you.

Date Session
10 Dec 2020 Orientation Webinar
7 Jan 2021 Internet Governance Ecosystem & Internet Infrastructure
14 Jan 2021 Access and Empowerment
21 Jan 2021 Human Rights Online
28 Jan 2021 Cybersecurity, Privacy & Safer Internet
4 Feb 2021 Digital Economy and Emerging Technologies
18 Feb 2021 Diversity and Multi-Stakeholder Participation
25 Feb 2021 ICANN Policies

*Please be noted that the session(s) will be held at 11:30-13:00 UTC. You may click HERE to check the local time in your city accordingly.


Becoming NetMission Ambassadors

Upon completing the NetMission Academy, those who are passionate to create an impact with collaborative effort can become part of our network as NetMission Ambassadors.

Ambassadors will form working groups based around their areas of interest from each theme. Each working group will be assigned a mentor with experience in the field.

What will your working group do?

Working group members shall kick-start with defining your own goals and the impact that you want to create. You can participate in policy processes and advocacy, develop toolkits and educational materials, or organize local initiatives. Feel free to go beyond. Innovate! Experiment! Our aim is to bring Internet Governance issues to the youth of Asia. Podcasts? Games? Viral marketing? Go crazy!

 

Conference Organising Committees

As part of our Internet Governance youth engagement work, NetMission Ambassadors have a strong presence at regional Internet Governance conferences. This includes APIGA, APrIGF, ICANN, and IGF. NetMission Ambassadors will have the chance to apply for the demanding role of organizing and hosting youth activities at some of these events which involves moderating a policy discussion dialogue. A separate process will be initiated for recruiting the organizing committees for respective events.