This rapid, interim process is structured and timed to ensure the two CSO representatives are able to fully participate in the first Governing Board meeting, slated for September 8-9. The selected interim representatives will serve on the Governing Board for a period of approximately 6 months (Note: the exact timeframe of service for the interim CSO representatives will be determined in accordance with the Governing Board calendar and anticipated reshuffling of Board seats in April 2023). This consortium of groups will consult widely on the development of a process to take place in Q4 2022 or Q1 2023 to select two CSO representatives to serve a first full term on the Governing Board expected to begin in Q2 2023.
Expected roles and responsibilities
The following core set of roles and responsibilities are indicative terms of reference for Board members. Note: Roles and responsibilities may evolve and exercising other functions may be required by Board members to achieve the purposes of the PPR FIF:
- Discussing and approving the principles and strategic plans of the PPR FIF
- Defining strategic priorities for each call for proposals; reviewing funding proposals (projects, programs, activities) submitted by the Implementing Entities (to be defined) and approving allocations of PPR FIF resources based on such requests and subject to funding availability
- Approving work plans, allocations, and indicative budgets for the governing and administrative bodies of the PPR FIF
- Reviewing progress reports from the Implementing Entities and annual report to be compiled by the PPR FIF Secretariat
- Reviewing financial reports prepared by the Trustee (World Bank) and financial information from the Implementing Entities as compiled by the Trustee
- Overseeing and supporting strategic communications and future resource mobilization efforts
Eligibility Criteria
Interested candidates must complete an online nomination form, including a curriculum vitae (CV), a brief statement of interest and relevant experience (maximum 250 words), a set of questions, and a declaration to attest they meet the following eligibility requirements to serve:
- At least 10 years of experience in global health, development, finance, or other fields directly relevant to the mission of the PPR FIF.
- Applicants may self-nominate, but they should hold senior positions in their respective organizations and must attest that they have the support of their organization’s leadership to serve on the Board.
- Demonstrated commitment and capacity to solicit and represent the views of other CSOs across geographies (Global South and North, respectively) in proceedings of the Board.
- Agreement and demonstrated capacity to fulfill the roles and responsibilities for Governing Board members (see above).
- At least one of the CSO seats will be reserved for a representative based in a country eligible for PPR FIF funding (IDA and IBRD eligible countries).
- Preference for at least one of the two CSO seats will be given to a CSO representative with experience in PPR program implementation and at least one with experience in advocacy.
- The selected interim CSO representatives and alternates will be required to declare any potential conflicts of interest for themselves and their organizations, and their organizations will not be eligible to receive funding from the first cycle of funding for the PPR FIF.
- The selected interim CSO representatives must be able to participate — virtually or in person — in the first meeting of the Governing Board, expected to take place on September 8-9.
- Interim CSO representatives may re-apply to serve on the Board during subsequent terms.
Selection Process
Pandemic Action Network, CISDI, EANNASO, and the Platform for ACT-A Civil Society & Community Representatives will form a selection committee to ensure a geographic diversity of CSO perspectives and experience.
- The selection committee will discuss and agree on an evaluation guidance.
- The selection committee will conduct a rapid review of the applications for eligibility for each of the two seats and shortlist those candidates meeting them.
- The committee will then meet to discuss and finalize its selections for the two interim CSO primary representatives, along with one alternate for each seat.
- Interim selection committee members will not be eligible to be considered as interim CSO representatives.
- The selection committee will notify nominees of the selections no later than September 7 at which time the names will be announced publicly.
Support for Interim CSO Representatives
Pandemic Action Network, CISDI, EANNASO, and the Platform for ACT-A Civil Society & Community Representatives will provide technical and logistical support for the successful candidates in preparation and execution of their duties as interim Governing Board CSO primary representatives and alternates, including leveraging the PPR FIF official CSO consultations platform to solicit the views of CSOs around the world on matters coming before the Governing Board.
The global call for nominations and selection will adhere to transparency standards and avoidance of conflicts of interest. All relevant information, including the composition of the selection committee and the evaluation criteria it will observe, will soon be shared publicly on the Global Pandemic Fund Action Hub. Collectively, we will strongly consider diverse representation in the final selection. Please contact info@pandmicactionnetwork.org if you have any questions.
Nomination Deadline: Friday, September 2, 2022, 12pm ET
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