The WHO Global TB Programme is revamping the WHO Civil Society Task Force on TB in close collaboration with civil society representatives. The aim of the Task Force will be to provide a platform for discussion and exchange with WHO following the commitment of the Director-General to engage with civil society (read more here). WHO is seeking applicants to serve on the Task Force with a deadline of 21 August 2018.
Functions of the Task Force are:
- Translating WHO TB policies including End TB Strategy into practice through mainstreaming of voices of communities affected by TB and their networks at global, regional and country levels.
- Catalyzing greater collaboration between civil society organizations, National TB Programmes and WHO at all levels in all activities and projects for improved TB outcomes including meaningful engagement of civil society and affected communities in policy development.
- Contributing to the implementation of WHO-recommended TB policies with particular focus on multi-sectoral action for the social protection and universal health coverage and advocating for their inclusion in national TB strategies and plans, national social programmes and political platforms (e.g. parliaments) and regional and global platforms of policy dialogue.
- Promoting and nurturing strong and effective linkages between community-based actors and national TB programmes or their equivalents as well as promoting the generation of demand for TB prevention, diagnosis, care and treatment services.
- Developing a framework for monitoring and evaluation of collaboration between civil society organizations, National TB Programmes and WHO at all levels.
- Advocating for increased domestic funding and donor commitments for the TB response at all levels.
Step 1. Review the detailed Terms of Reference attached to this message, including composition and membership, term, selection, meetings and administration, and deliverables (please see here for full Terms of Reference).
Step 2. Attach a brief CV with the following information:
- Full name
- Title
- Gender
- Nationality
- Mobile phone number (including country code)
- Address including postal code, city, country
- Summary of work experience (dates, employer, position held)
- Educational qualifications
- Current membership of Boards/networks/coalitions if any
- Twitter handle
- Skype username
Step 3. Prepare a Motivational Letter explaining how your relevant experience and expertise relates to each of the seven objectives in the terms of reference (and listed earlier in this message).
Step 4. Send your application, including the CV and the Motivational Letter, by email to Lana Syed (syedl@who.int). Deadline for applications is 21 August 2018.
We warmly encourage all eligible individuals to apply for membership.
Membership applications from individuals which include all required documentation will be reviewed by a selection panel. Applicants will be informed accordingly.