Opportunity Desk is looking for experienced professionals to join the global judging panel for the OD Impact Challenge (ODIC) 2026. It is a chance to use your expertise to spot and back promising youth-led projects from around the world, and to add international judging experience to your CV.
Deadline: 30 November 2026. This is a volunteer role. The call doesn’t mention any payment.
About the OD Impact Challenge
The OD Impact Challenge is a yearly global competition for young changemakers aged 18–30 who run projects improving their communities. Entrants submit a 60-second video explaining the problem they are solving and their impact. In past editions, winners received cash prizes, a certificate, training, mentoring and media features.
Key Details
- Organiser: Opportunity Desk
- Role: volunteer judge on the global panel
- Location: remote (judges from any country)
- Deadline: 30 November 2026
- How to apply: online Google form
Benefits of Becoming a Judge
- make an impact by helping recognise and support promising youth-led initiatives
- share your expertise in evaluating innovative projects
- connect globally with professionals and changemakers from different backgrounds
- build your profile: international judging experience strengthens your CV and LinkedIn
Responsibilities
- review challenge entries
- assess each project’s innovation, community impact and sustainability
- contribute to a fair and transparent selection process
Eligibility
Opportunity Desk welcomes professionals, entrepreneurs, development practitioners and industry leaders with experience in fields such as:
- social impact, entrepreneurship and innovation
- sustainability and international development
- project management, monitoring and evaluation
- education and gender equality
You should show sound judgement, integrity and a commitment to supporting young changemakers. Previous judging or project evaluation experience is an advantage. The call sets no nationality limit.
How to Apply
- Read the call on the Opportunity Desk website.
- Complete the online application form with details of your professional experience, expertise and motivation.
- Submit before 30 November 2026.
Tips for a Strong Application
- Name specific evaluation experience, such as reviewing grant proposals, pitch competitions or M&E work.
- Link your expertise to youth-led social impact.
- Keep your motivation short and genuine: why do you want to support young changemakers?
- Make sure your LinkedIn profile is up to date, since organisers may check it.
Under 30 with your own project? Watch for the ODIC 2026 call for entrants, or see the related opportunities below.
