Leading the planning of ABN's 2026 Africa Bioethics Conference (October/November 2026, Kenya) and future events.
Focus areas:
✔ Planning and delivery of the 2026 Africa Bioethics Conference
✔ Designing inclusive, diverse events
✔ Curating themes and ensuring broad representation (regional, gender, disciplinary)
✔ Building Africa's visibility in global bioethics through convenings
Co-Chair Positions (2–3 per Working Group)
Responsibilities:
• Facilitate monthly working group meetings
• Develop and oversee 6–12 month work plans with clear deliverables
• Coordinate with ABN Secretariat for strategic alignment
• Present quarterly progress reports at CR meetings
• Mentor emerging leaders within the group
• Represent the group at relevant conferences/forums
Commitment: 6–8 hours/month
Term: 6–12 months, renewable
Eligibility: ABN members with demonstrated leadership and thematic expertise
NOTE: We encourage complementary skill sets among co-chairs (e.g., pairing bioethics expertise with domain knowledge)
Core Members
Responsibilities:
• Attend meetings and actively participate
• Take on specific deliverables/projects
• Contribute expertise to group outputs
• Support working group objectives and activities
Time Commitment: 3-4 hours per month
Contributing Members
Responsibilities:
• Provide occasional expertise/advice
• Participate when schedule permits
• Offer feedback on outputs
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month
Complete the online application form by clicking the application button.
• Co-Chair applications close: Friday, 18th October 2025
• Review & announcement: 30th October 2025
• Member applications (initial round) close: 3rd November 2025
NOTE: Members in this round join inaugural launch meetings
• Working group launch meetings: Early November 2025
• Inaugural update/plan: December 2025 (short progress outline, not full report)
• Rolling membership: Open from March 2026 onwards
• First full quarterly reports: March 2026
For Co-Chairs:
• Current ABN member in good standing
• Demonstrated leadership and bioethics or domain expertise
• Commitment of 6–8 hours/month for 6–12 months
• Strong facilitation/communication skills
For Members:
• Interest in the thematic area (expertise preferred but not required)
• Willingness to contribute meaningfully
• Time available for participation
Co-Chair Applicants:
✅ Background and current role
✅ Expertise in thematic area (300 words)
✅ Leadership experience (250 words)
✅ Vision for first year (300 words)
✅ Specific contributions you can make
✅ Confirmation of time availability
Member Applicants:
✅ Background and interest areas
✅ Relevant experience (if any)
✅ Preferred role (Core or Contributing)
✅ Time availability
✅ How you can contribute
Join us in strengthening bioethics leadership across Africa.
