Posted on Tue, 03 Jun 2025, 14:40

Deadline on Tue, 15 Jul 2025, 23:59

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].