As ICSD moves from strategic reflection to implementation, the organisation is now inviting members to help shape its engagement with the United Nations in a more structured and sustained way.
Following the adoption of preliminary guidelines for ICSD-UN engagement, ICSD will appoint representatives to support its work with UN social development processes, particularly the Commission for Social Development (CSocD) and the NGO Committee for Social Development. This marks an important next step in strengthening ICSD’s contribution to global policy dialogue after the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha.
ICSD will appoint six representatives entitled to UN passes: the President or nominee, one focal point coordinator, one NGO CSocD representative, and three regional focal point representatives. Together, they will form an ICSD-UN Engagement Sub-Committee responsible for coordinating participation, monitoring UN developments, building partnerships and coalitions, facilitating regional engagement, reporting to the Board, and communicating relevant opportunities to members and branches.
Members interested in serving in one of these roles are invited to submit an expression of interest. Applicants should demonstrate relevant expertise in social development, knowledge of the Doha Declaration, some experience with UN processes, coalition-building and networking skills, and the ability to support or fund their participation where in-person attendance is required.
Applications should include a short letter of motivation, an updated CV, and a brief funding plan for participation.
Deadline for submissions: Friday, 19 June 2026
Please submit via email to: Dr Mahesh Chagoule, Secretary General.
This call is an invitation for members to contribute actively to ICSD’s growing global engagement and to help ensure that the organisation’s UN work remains transparent, inclusive, evidence-informed and connected to its regional and scholarly communities.
Term of appointment
- Appointments are for three years, renewable based on performance. Performance indicators include:
- Meeting attendance
- Reporting and communication with members
- Leadership and networking
- Active engagement
- Collaboration with partners