Calls for EWG and TP experts

Once the Standards Committee (SC) approves a specification and resources are identified to hold an expert working group (EWG) meeting, the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat contacts NPPOs and RPPOs through a call to nominate experts to be members of the EWG to develop a draft ISPM. In order to get nominated as an expert, the nominee is requested to sign a statement of commitment. The SC selects the technical experts identified by the NPPOs and RPPOs for the EWG. The EWG meets and produces a draft ISPM and a meeting report. The draft ISPM is then approved for consultation by the SC.

Members of technical panels (TPs) should have the necessary scientific expertise and subject matter experience and should be able to participate and contribute to the proceedings. The steward of the TP is considered a member. Membership of TPs should be reviewed by the SC on a regular basis and may be adjusted as necessary, taking into account, in particular, changes in the needs of scientific or other expertise required and in the professional duties of the experts.

Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY!

Nominations can be submitted both online and e-mail.

Scroll down to see the current calls.

IMPORTANT: Please make your submissions by using the email address of IPPC Official Contact Point or RPPO and NOT the alternative email address.

Online Submissions

These online submission forms have been created to facilitate the submission process. They also allow you to work with them offline. After completing the form, a confirmation email will be sent to the specified email address with the completed form attached.

Nominations will be accepted from contracting parties, national or regional plant protection organizations (NPPOs or RPPOs) through their respective NPPO or RPPO IPPC Official Contact Point. Self-nominations should be supported by an accompanying letter from the respective IPPC Official Contact Point. A nomination should only be made if the nominee has agreed to their nomination, is available for the meeting dates as posted on the IPPC Calendar, and can allocate appropriate time to the tasks outlined in the Statement of Commitment.

Please also note that some of the fields on the form have data verification (please avoid using spaces in front or at the end in the following fields):

• Email address of the IPPC Official Contact Point or RPPO - please provide the email address. Make sure that your email address is correct, as you will receive an automated email receipt confirmation from the IPPC Secretariat once you have submitted your nomination.
• Nominee's first name - please capitalize your first name. Examples: Anna, Muhammad
• Nominee's last name - please capitalize your last name. Examples: Laurie, Kimura
• Nominee's email address - please provide the correct email address of the nominee. They will also receive a confirmation to that email address. Example: [email protected]
• Nominee's mobile number - please provide a telephone number where the Secretariat can reach the nominee as needed. Please use a "+" in front of the number and not use parentheses. Example: +391234567890. The calling code of your county can be found here: https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/international-calling-codes.htm

In total, the online submission form will be composed of the following documents:

• Completed nominee details and summary of expertise online form (the forms are enclosed for ease of reference);
• Completed and signed Statement of Commitment form – should be read carefully by each nominee and discussed between the nominee and their employer. The form should then be signed by the nominee and a senior person in authority from the organization that employs the nominee. The form should be submitted with the nomination (as a scanned image file such as a PDF). The file should be named as follows: COUNTRY_SURNAME_Firstname_commitment;
• The nominee's Curriculum Vitae (CV) – electronic copy of the nominee's CV with the file named as follows: COUNTRY_SURNAME_Firstname_CV.

Nominations by e-mail

Nominations will be accepted from contracting parties, national or regional plant protection organizations (NPPOs or RPPOs) through their respective NPPO or RPPO official IPPC Contact Point and self-nominations should be supported by an accompanying letter from the respective IPPC contact point.

A nomination should only be made if the nominee has agreed to his/her nomination, is available for the meeting dates as posted on the IPPC Calendar and can allocate appropriate time to the tasks as outlined in the Statement of Commitment. Each nomination must be accompanied by the following documentation:

Completed nominee details and summary of expertise form – (only as a word processing file such as MS Word). All sections should be completed, including contact details, education and professional training. A clear description of the nominee’s expertise is required. See form below.

The file should be named as follows: COUNTRY_SURNAME_Firstname_Summary;

Completed and signed Statement of Commitment form – this should be read carefully by each nominee and discussed between the nominee and their employer. The form should then be signed by the nominee and a senior person in authority from the organization that employs the nominee. See form below.

The form should be submitted with the nomination (as a scanned image file such as PDF). The file should be named as follows: COUNTRY_SURNAME_Firstname_commitment;

The nominee’s Curriculum Vitae (CV) – electronic copy of the nominee’s CV.

The file should be named as follows: COUNTRY_SURNAME_Firstname_CV.

Submissions should be sent to the IPPC Secretariat by e-mail ([email protected]). The name of the nominating country or RPPO and the words “Call for Technical Panel Experts” should be placed in the subject line of the email message.

Funding for experts to attend meetings

The organization that employs an IPPC meeting participant is responsible for funding the travel and daily subsistence allowance for that person to attend. If the employer is unable to allocate sufficient funds, participants are first encouraged to seek assistance from sources other than the IPPC Secretariat. Where such demonstrated efforts to secure assistance have been unsuccessful, requests for assistance (i.e. travel and subsistence costs) from the IPPC Secretariat may be made. However, any support is subject to available funds. The IPPC Secretariat will consider funding assistance for participants following IPPC criteria for funding. Full details on these criteria can be found on the IPP (https://www.ippc.int/publications/criteria-used-prioritizing-participants-receive-travel-assistance-attend-meetings).

It is expected that participants will attend all sessions of the meeting and those participants who plan to attend only part of a meeting should fund their own travel.

2025-05 IPPC Call for Experts – Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols - Virologist

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting nominations for an appropriately qualified expert in Virology for the Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols (TPDP).

Nominations are due on 15 July 2025.

Experts will be appointed for five-year term beginning in 2025 and should be available to attend all annual face-to-face meetings as well as any virtual meeting of the TPDP throughout the year (see requirement details below).

All meeting dates will be published on the IPPC Calendar (2025).

This group operates in English language (without interpretation), so experts should have a strong working knowledge of English.

1. Specific expertise required

Experts in Virology are sought for the Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols (TPDP) to complement already existing expertise within the TPDP.

Candidates should have diagnostic expertise in their relevant field, including practical and research expertise in the use of morphological, molecular and biochemical diagnostic techniques, in quality assurance and in phytosanitary procedures. Experience in developing diagnostic protocols is highly desired.

The Standards Committee (SC) will select the experts based on how closely an expert’s skills and experience match the specific expertise required.

Willingness and availability to participate continuously in the work of the TPDP throughout the year, including face-to-face meetings, virtual meetings, and intersession work is essential. The tasks of the TPDP are described in the Specification TP1. For more information about the TPDP, please access their webpage by clicking here.

2. Instructions for making nominations

Nominations can be submitted both by e-mail and via the online form no later than 15 July 2025.

2.1 Nominations by e-mail

Submissions should be sent to the IPPC Secretariat by e-mail ([email protected], put in copy [email protected] and [email protected]) no later than 15 July 2025.. The name of the nominating country or RPPO and the words “Call for Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols Experts” should be placed in the subject line of the email message.

2.2. Online Submission form

The online submission form should be completed no later than 15 July 2025. It allows you to work offline as well. After completing the form, a confirmation email will be sent to the specified email address with the completed form attached.

LINK TO ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM

For more information about this call or about the TPDP, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].

2025-05 – IPPC Call for experts – Technical Panel for the Glossary – Experts for the English and Arabic language

The IPPC Secretariat is soliciting nominations for experts for:

• Technical Panel for the Glossary (TPG) as experts for the:

• English language; and
• Arabic language.

1. Scope, purpose and tasks of the Technical Panel for the Glossary (TPG)

For details regarding the scope and responsibilities of the TPG, please refer to:

• Specification TP 5 (https://www.ippc.int/en/publications/specification-tp-5-technical-panel-glossary-2013/); and
• TPG webpage (https://www.ippc.int/en/commission/standards-committee/technical-panels/technical-panel-glossary-phytosanitary-terms-ispm-5/).

2. Required specific expertise

Nominees should possess:

• a broad understanding of plant protection systems;
• experience in several aspects such as legislation, regulations, surveillance, diagnostics, pest risk analysis, phytosanitary certification and compliance, eradication, pest free areas, etc.; and
• an understanding of the use of phytosanitary terminology within those systems.

In addition, experience in developing or implementing International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) is highly desired.

The expert should be available to participate continuously in the work of the TPG throughout the year and attend all its annual face-to-face meetings and virtual meetings. All meeting dates will be published on the IPPC Calendar.

The TPG operates in the English language without interpretation.

The experts will be appointed for a five-year term from beginning in 2025.

Expert for the English language

The expert should have an excellent working knowledge of the English language (mother tongue level) to serve as the third expert for the English language.

Nominations are due by 15 July 2025.

Expert for the Arabic language

The expert should have an excellent working knowledge of the Arabic language (mother tongue level) to serve as the expert for the Arabic language.

Nominations are due by 15 July 2025.

Please fill in the appropriate box in the form below if the nominee is applying as expert for the English or Arabic language.

3. Instructions for making nominations

Nominations can be submitted both by e-mail and via the online form no later than 15 July 2025.

3.1 Nominations by e-mail

Submissions should be sent to the IPPC Secretariat by e-mail ([email protected], put in copy [email protected] and [email protected]) no later than 15 July 2025. The name of the nominating country or RPPO and the words "Call for Experts for Technical Panel for the Glossary (TPG)” should be placed in the subject line of the email message.

3.2. Online Submission form

The online submission form should be completed no later than 15 July 2025. It allows you to work offline as well. After completing the form, a confirmation email will be sent to the specified email address with the completed form attached.

Further details are LINK TO ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM

For more information about this call or about the TPG, please contact [email protected] and [email protected].

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