Application for 35th SSEAYP Discussion Facilitator

As with previous years, this year the Cabinet Office of Japan is looking for Facilitators to join in the Discussion Program for this year's SSEAYP.

Please read the following regarding application. Anyone interested should send their application from their Alumni Associations and the Alumni Association will forward their application to the Cabinet Office of Japan.

Please submit your application to Bersatu by 1st May 2008. For the application form, please email me at fakhri@doctors.org.uk


Outline of the Discussion Program and the Post-Program Session
The Discussion Program intends to encourage the Participating Youths (PYs) to (1) deepen
their understanding of the current situation of the various fields in each country; as well as
(2-a) promote mutual understanding; (2-b) improve the PYs’ skills in exchanging views with
other participants; and, (2-c) enhance their abilities in presenting their own ideas in public,
through a free-flowing and active exchange of opinions.

Meanwhile, the Post-Program Session intends to utilize the results of the Discussion Program
and encourage the PYs’ active participation in social activities after the SSEAYP.
The Facilitators, who are well-informed and competent for facilitating discussions, shall be
appointed to provide support for PYs in the Discussion Program. They should have ample
knowledge and experience in respective group themes and the ability to facilitate discussions.
As such, they are expected to provide the PYs with guidance and advice to carry out the
Discussion Program.


Theme
The Discussion Program and the Post-Program Session shall follow a “common theme” and
under it are eight (8) “group themes”. Each discussion group shall comprise of more or less
the same number of PYs from different contingents.

(1)Common Theme
The common theme for the Discussion Program and the Post-Program Session in
SSEAYP 2008 shall be:

“Youth Participation in Social Activities”

The youth, as young leaders, are expected to play an important role in the
revitalization and prosperity of their societies. This Discussion Program /
Post-Program Session will provide an opportunity for the PYs to reflect on the
importance of their participation in social activities by understanding the current
situation in each country and discussing possible activities in various fields. Their
active participation in social activities after the SSEAYP is highly encouraged.


(2) Group Themes
The group themes shall be set as follows (One Facilitator for each group theme):
1. Cross-cultural Understanding
2. Environment
3. Information (Digital Divide)
4. International Relations
5. School Education
6. Traditional Culture
7. Volunteer Activities
8. Youth Development


Qualification of the Discussion Facilitator
The basic qualifications of the Facilitators shall be:
a Good command of English to facilitate discussion (reference level: TOEIC860, UN
Association’s Test of English A, or equal ability)
b Holds basic knowledge and experience in the field of the group theme in charge
c Able to work from October 24 to November 20, 2008
d Able to attend the Facilitators Meeting held in Tokyo from July 29 to August 1, 2008
e Approximately over 25 and under 40 years of age
f It is preferable to have a good command of Japanese for a daily conversation, in case of
those whose mother tongue is not Japanese.


Schedule
July 29- August 1, 2008 Facilitators Meeting in Tokyo, Japan
(The objectives of each discussion group shall be finalized.)
By mid-August Facilitators prepare basic information and pre-program
assignments to PYs regarding their respective discussion group
themes.
October 24, 2008 Arrival in Tokyo, Japan
Oct. 25-Nov. 19, 2008 Discussion Program onboard and Port-of-Call Activities in
Japan, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and Thailand
November 20, 2008 Disembarkation in Bangkok, Thailand