Expressions of Interest are Invited for

th

8 Youth Parliament Pakistan 2016

Serial No.
(For Official Use only)

Guidelines for Applicants

Before filling-out the Expression of Interest (EOI), please carefully read introduction of the Youth Parliament Pakistan. You should fill out this EOI and submit
it to PILDAT only if you understand and agree with the objectives and requirements of work relating to the membership of the Youth Parliament.
The EOI can be submitted through online (website) or hard copy (by mail). The hard copy EOI can also be scanned and sent through email to
eoi@youthparliament.pk
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Online Submission:

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The online EOI can be accessed at www.youthparliament.pk

The terms and requirements of online submission can be read at the website.

2.

Hard Copy Submission by Post or Email:

I.

Four recent passport size coloured photographs of the applicant must be attached to this EOI. All photographs are to be enclosed with a clip.

ii.

Copy of the computerized National Identification Card / Pakistan Origin Card (POC) and the domicile certificate (Except if you are a POC holder)
must be attached with this EOI. A copy of the Passport will also be required in the case of applicants from outside Pakistan.

iii.

Part B must be answered in the space provided. No extra sheets may be attached.

iv. Please fill this Form with Blue or Black ink.

v.

The form must be COMPLETELY filled in and signed by the applicant.

vi. Please use BLOCK LETTERS throughout Part A of the Form.

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Key Features of the 8th Youth Parliament

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The Youth Parliament Pakistan project is conceived and implemented by Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development And TransparencyPILDAT (www.pildat.org). Its current batch is supported by the Danish International Development Agency, Government of Denmark.
The 8th Youth Parliament will give young members a fast-paced comprehensive orientation and training on democratic and political affairs of
Pakistan, legislative processes and leadership skills.
The 8th YPP will have a life of approximately one year while its 4 Sessions will meet for six days in Islamabad. The 5th and final session of the 8th
Batch will bring together the most promising members from the 4 sessions of the 8th YPP, based on an objective and transparent evaluation
criteria.
Sessions 1- 4 will cover training and skill building under a standardised curriculum as well as debate and presentations of policy
recommendations by the young members. A new batch of 60 people will be called in for each of the first four sessions.
Each of the first four sessions will have four fixed areas of policy review. Participants will be intimated the themes for their respective sessions
beforehand, and will be expected to participate in the session with prepared recommendations.
Only best performing MYPs, selected through a transparent evaluation process from the first four sessions will get an opportunity to
compete for a possible in country, regional or international study visit.
Total membership of the 8th Youth Parliament Pakistan is to be 240.
The Parliamentary Sessions will be patterned after the National Assembly of Pakistan in terms of its Rules of Procedure and Conduct of
Business.
The age of members would be between 18 to 29 years as on January 01, 2016.
An independent Selection Committee will finalise selection for membership of the Youth Parliament Pakistan, which will be based on an
objective, merit-based criteria. Any applicant or a person on his/her behalf approaching PILDAT or the Selection Committee directly or
indirectly to influence the selection process will stand disqualified.
Media will be invited to cover the proceedings of Youth Parliament through a Press Gallery.
The Youth Parliament will have a Visitors' Gallery where general public could observe its proceedings after obtaining passes from the Youth
Parliament Secretariat.
A change in the key features may be made by PILDAT at any time without any advance notice. However, an effort will be made to provide
sufficient notice about the change to the concerned persons.
Many Candidates were disqualified in the past for plagiarizing their answers to the questions in part B. Candidates are requested to write their
original answers.

Selection Process
Following are the steps towards selection of MYPs:
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Submission of the Expression of Interest by interested young Pakistanis, online or by post. Please note that many applicant were disqualified
in the past for plagiarizing their answers to the question in part B. Candidates are requested to write their original answers.
Internal review of Expressions of Interest and short-listing for Interviews
Interview calls to short-listed candidates
Selection Interviews by the Youth Parliament Steering Committee. An independent Youth Parliament Steering Committee will finalise
selection for membership of the Youth Parliament Pakistan based on an objective, merit-based criteria. Any applicant or a person on his/her
behalf approaching PILDAT or the Steering Committee directly or indirectly to influence the selection process will stand disqualified.
Selection Calls and Invitations for becoming Members of the Youth Parliament

Terms and Conditions (for Overseas Pakistanis Only)

Who is an Overseas Pakistani? A person holding valid Pakistani passport but residing outside Pakistan under legal authorization of the country of
residence, or A person who either herself / himself or her/his both or one parent is of Pakistani origin and the person, though citizen of another
country, holds a Pakistani Origin Card issued by the Government of Pakistan.

Applicant should provide a valid proof of being an Overseas Pakistani.

Applicant may be interviewed on telephone, if required, prior to final Selection.
Selected Applicants will have to pay for their travel cost from overseas to Pakistan and Return.
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Part A
Personal Information:
First Name:

Second Name:

Last Name:
Fathers Name:
Date of Birth:

(dd/mm/yy) /

AGE ON JAN 01, 2016: (yy/mm)

Nationality:

NIC/POC No. (Please also attach copy)

Gender: (Please Check appropriate box)

Female

Male
Religion

District of Domicile (Please attach domicile certificate)

Present Address:

Village/ Town/ City:

Tehsil:

District:

Province:

Permanent Address:
Village/ Town/ City:

Tehsil:

District:

Province:

National Assembly and Provincial Assembly/Legislative Assembly constituency in which you reside:_______________
Telephone No. (Please include area code):

Mobile Telephone No.

E-mail address:

Website: (if any):

Occupation: (if working):

Are you residing in a hostel? If yes, please mention the city:
Duration: From (MM/DD/YY)

to

(for Overseas Pakistanis Only)

(Please choose 1)

I wish to join Youth Parliament for Session:

Political Affiliation (if any):

Previous experience of any elected Office during academic/professional life:

Can you Read and Write Urdu?

Yes
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Academic Qualification
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Grade/GPA

Degree

Institution

Year

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Professional Experience
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From (Month /Year)

Designation

Employer

To (Month /Year)

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Any Membership of Associations, Social & Welfare Organisations, Clubs, etc.

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Organisation

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Marital Status:

Single

Married

How did you hear about Youth Parliament Pakistan?

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Newspaper (Pls. specify name)

Social Media (Pls. specify)
Youth Parliament Pakistan Website
Online Advertisement
Word of Mouth
Text Message
Any Other (Pls. specify)
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Holder of any Office

Part B
Question 1: Why are you interested in political and democratic affairs of Pakistan? Please list down 5 key reasons to support your answer.
(250 words)

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Question 2: What is your main motivation to become a member of Youth Parliament Pakistan? (100 words)

If selected, please indicate your availability in order of preference for the following 8th Youth Parliament Sessions:
Session Dates

Order of Preference (please write 1, 2, 3.. to indicate order of preference

June 01- 05, 2016

July 13- 17, 2016

August 24-28, 2016

September 21-25, 2016

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Part C
Pledge for Applicants

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I undertake and affirm that all information provided by me in the form is accurate. If selected to be a
member of the Youth Parliament, I agree to abide by the rules of the Youth Parliament which will be
framed by the organisers.

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I will be available to participate in the selected session of the Youth Parliament during the year and will carry out
all duties and responsibilities in an effective and diligent manner.

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I have no criminal record against me in Pakistan or any other country of the World.

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I understand that my membership may be terminated at any time if my conduct or performance is found to be
unsatisfactory or objectionable in the sole judgment of PILDAT as the secretariat of the Youth Parliament.

Signature:

Date:

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Part D
to be filled in by PILDAT and the Selection Committee

Evaluation of Candidates' Responses in Part A & B

Marks Obtained
(Evaluation by
Selection
Committee)

Marks Obtained
(Aggregate
Evaluation,
Col 3 + Col 4)
(5)

Item

Max. Marks

Marks Obtained
(Evaluation by
PILDAT)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Expression of Interest Form

Interest and Initiative in submitting EOI

(3 marks)
Question 1
a. Basic Knowledge (6 marks)
b. Political Knowledge (7 marks)
c. W r i t t e n C o m m u n i c a t i o n &
Expression (6 marks)
d. Sound Reasoning (6 marks)

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Question 2
a. Level of Interest (6 Marks)
b. Written Communication Skills (6
marks)
Sub-total for EOI Form

40

Interview

2.1

Verbal Communication Skills

10

2.2

Enthusiasm

10

2.3

Previous Experience of
Public Work or of Holding
a Public Office

10

2.4

Interest in National Politics

10

2.5

Ability to Spare Time for

Youth Parliament Pakistan

10

2.6

Understanding of Youth
Parliament Pakistans concept

10

Sub-total for Interview

60

Total

100

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Evaluated by (on behalf of PILDAT)

Date:

Reviewed by (on behalf of PILDAT)

Date:

Selected for Interview

Not Selected for Interview

Date:

Selected as Member

Not Selected as Member

Date:

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