2024-07 – IPPC Call for experts - Technical Panel for the Glossary - Expert for the English language
Posted on Thu, 11 Jul 2024, 08:36
Deadline on Sun, 15 Sep 2024, 23:59
The IPPC Secretariat is soliciting nominations for experts for:
- Technical Panel for the Glossary (TPG)
as third expert for the English language.
Nominations are due 15 September 2024.
1. Scope, purpose and tasks of the Technical Panel for the Glossary (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. Specific expertise required
Candidates should have a broad understanding of plant protection systems, have experience in several aspects, including legislation, regulations, surveillance, diagnostics, pest risk analysis, phytosanitary certification and compliance, eradication, pest free areas, etc., and have an understanding of the use of terminology within those systems. In addition, experience in developing or implementing ISPMs is highly desired.
The expert should have an excellent working knowledge of the English language (mother tongue level) to fulfil the role of third expert for the English language.
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 Technical panel operates in the English language without interpretation.
The expert will be appointed for a five-year term beginning in 2025 and ending in 2029 inclusive.
Nominations are due 15 September 2024.
LINK TO ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM
Further details are available on the IPP at: 2024-07 - IPPC Call for Experts - Technical Panel for the Glossary - Expert for the English language