Call for applications for the Union Community Advisory Panel

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is forming a Community Advisory Panel (U-CAP) to improve community engagement within the organization.

A call is now out for volunteers to apply to be part of the U-CAP and help The Union fulfill its mandate and objectives.

Requirements:

• Be a member of local network and/or umbrella organization working on issues related to lung health [1], with a mandate to consult network or organizational constituencies. Applicants who are members of grassroots organizations or who have direct contact with affected communities will be prioritized. The U-CAP will require proof of membership or affiliation and request a letter of support from the network or organization.

• Have capacity to communicate and network effectively and broadly.

• Have/be a survivor of TB, living with asthma, working in tobacco control or with affected communities, or working in the field of lung health, including air quality. One member must be from a population affected by chronic pulmonary disease.

• Demonstrate knowledge about TB, asthma and/or tobacco control.

• Be available for both quarterly calls and email communications.

• Be committed to principles of transparency and accountability.

• Be conversant in English, as this is the working language of the U-CAP.

The U-CAP will work to achieve gender and geographical balance within the group.

[1] Formal or informal

The responsibilities of the role include:

• Participation in the quarter calls and regular email correspondence within an appropriate and reasonable length of time.

• Consultations with communities and communication of their priorities to the Union Board via established mechanisms.

• Engaging in conversations and debates, and providing meaningful feedback and in a respectful way.

• Declaring conflicts of interest when necessary.

Click here to view the full Terms of Reference of the group.

To apply, send a letter explaining your motivation and how you will fulfill the requirements as stipulated above. Please also send two letters of support: one from the network you are member of and one from the organization you are working for. If you are not working in any organization, provide a letter from another advocate or activist supporting your nomination.

If you fulfil the above requirements and want to be part of the U-CAP, please send your application to Carol ([email protected]) and Laia ([email protected]) BEFORE FEBRUARY 12.