Chair of the Capacity Building Committee

The main mission of the Capacity Building Committee is to build capacity around physical activity as a global health priority for all, recognising diversity, inclusivity, accessibility, resources and advocacy. This mission aligns with ISPAH’s goal of developing capacity in research and practice on physical activity and public health worldwide.   

To do so, the Committee aims to develop and deliver a variety of online capacity building activities (for example, thematic webinars, seminars and skills-based workshop) for professionals and students within the ISPAH community including researchers, policy makers, and practitioners in the physical activity field. These activities would serve to develop knowledge and skills, foster international collaboration and networking as well as supporting professional development. 

The main role as Chair of the Capacity Building Committee is to lead the preparation of an ISPAH Capacity Building strategy and develop a series of concepts for education and capacity building activities.  

Roles: 

• Coordinate and support the members of the capacity building committee in their tasks, which include among others: 
• The development of education and capacity building materials and/or liaising with external experts to develop materials.  
• The organisation of education and capacity building activities including in-person and online events.  
• Working with the ISPAH Communications committee to coordinate education related communications: 
  • Drafting content for the ISPAH Communications Committee, including social media posts, newsletter content and other modes if deemed relevant (e.g., video, podcast) 
  • Once content is drafted, work with the ISPAH Communications Committee to coordinate branding of the content, in line with ISPAH’s Brand Guidelines and style 
  • Once content is branded, work with the ISPAH Communications Committee to schedule content across communication channels  
• Working with the ISPAH IT Systems Director to ensure education-related IT systems are working efficiently: 
  • Online registration portal for education and capacity building activities  
  • Zoom webinar system 
  • Online calendar with education and capacity building activities 
• Working with ISPAH Member Engagement Lead to ensure that ISPAH Councils are supported to host their education and capacity building activities. 
• Working with ISPAH Early Career Network (ECN) Lead to ensure that the ECN is supported to host its education and capacity building activities. 
• Working with the ISPAH Executive Committee to ensure capacity building activities related to advocacy are facilitated. 
• Assessing and endorsing external education and capacity building activities. 

We are looking for someone to start shadowing from June, to officially take over in October.

Requirements: 

• Excellent communication and organisational skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Excited about science communication and innovative ideas   
• Passion for enhancing and strengthening capacity within the physical activity field