The ISPAH ECN committee is currently seeking to fill the position of EMRO (Eastern Mediterranean) Region Representative. Duties of this role include providing regular updates from the region, supporting the organisation of webinars and congress activities by identifying and/or recruiting appropriate regional speakers as well as supporting local members and providing advocacy for the region as a whole. The duties will vary depending on teh time of year and in relation to the timing of the biennial congress (PAHO region Mexico City, 2026).
Roles:
Report regional activities and opportunities at monthly meetings
Assist the ECN Lead and Secretary with the planning and delivery of webinars and other activities (such as by recruiting regional speakers)
Represent the ISPAH ECN at local conferences and events approved by the ECN committee
Support member engagement by local advocacy and promoting membership
Provide leadership and support for ECN activities organised within the region
Undertake other ad hoc region-related tasks as required (such as identifying potential future replacements)
Requirements:
Interested (and experienced) within the physical activity and health research field
Knowledge of key physical activity-related research and/or policy developments within the region
Organised, efficient, attentive, easy to communicate with and flexible
Ideally with an existing network of local contacts in physical activity and health
Applicants will be evaluated on an ongoing basis, and this position may be closed early if a suitable applicant is selected.
