The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) established intersessional groups to develop guidelines and recommendations for the implementation of different articles of the WHO FCTC.

At its tenth session, the COP decided to: 
(i)    establish an expert group on forward-looking tobacco control measures in line with decision FCTC/COP10(12); and to 
(ii)    re-establish an expert group on the implementation of Article 19 of the WHO FCTC on liability in line with decision FCTC/COP10(13).

The Secretariat of the WHO FCTC is launching this call for the nomination of experts to participate in the work of the expert groups pursuant to the decisions of the COP. Individuals with appropriate technical experience relevant to the mandate of an expert group and wishing to be considered for participation in that group may submit their CVs through the links below. Experts who meet the criteria, including in respect of Article 5.3 of the WHO FCTC, and are selected by the COP Bureau will be notified by the Secretariat.

Each expert group will consist of a maximum of 12 experts and two observers. Experts will serve on a pro bono basis and will not be remunerated. Meetings of the expert groups may be virtual only; should an in-person meeting be held, flight and per diem (for hotel and meals) will be funded, in keeping with COP travel policy.

For any further information or clarification, please write to: fctcgovernance@who.int.

1. Expert group on forward-looking tobacco control measures that could be contemplated within the scope of Article 2.1 of the WHO FCTC
The Secretariat of the WHO FCTC is seeking up to 12 individual experts to participate in the expert group on forward-looking tobacco control measures that could be contemplated within the scope of Article 2.1 of the WHO FCTC in line with decision FCTC/COP10(12).

Individuals with appropriate technical experience relevant to the mandate of the expert group may submit their CVs through the application form available here. Only complete applications (including attachments) received through the online form by 3 May 2024 will be considered.

2. Expert group on the implementation of Article 19 of the WHO FCTC on liability
The Secretariat of the WHO FCTC is seeking up to 12 individual experts to participate in the re-established expert group on the implementation of Article 19 of the WHO FCTC on liability in line with decision FCTC/COP10(13).

Individuals with appropriate technical experience relevant to the mandate of the expert group may submit their CVs through the application form available here. Only complete applications (including attachments) received through the online form by 3 May 2024 will be considered.

Additional information can be found in this webpage.