Join the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Executive Committee: Call for Nominations is Open!

From 15 April to 17 May 2024, a Movement-wide Call for Nominations for the SUN Movement Executive Committee is open.  This is a self-nominating process open to anyone with a suitable profile and a commitment to the Principles of Engagement of the SUN Movement. The 16 ExCom seats which are open for nomination include: 

• One seat for SUN Government Focal Points from each of the SUN regions as follows: Asia, Anglophone Africa, Francophone Africa, Latin America and Caribbean (four seats total);
• One seat for a SUN Government Focal Point from a country in a humanitarian context;
• Three seats for additional regional, sub-regional and national representation from SUN Countries (for example regional commissions or organizations, civil society or business alliances, academia, parliaments) (three seats total);
• One seat for decision-makers from each of the four SUN Networks (SUN Business, Civil Society, Donor Network and UN-Nutrition) (four seats total);
• Three thematic expert seats -one Humanitarian, one Climate and Nutrition and one Finance Expert (three seats total; 
• One SUN Movement Youth representative (under 30 years of age).

Eligible candidates are invited to complete the online application form and submit the following supporting documentation to excom@scalingupnutrition.org:

• Letter of endorsement from stakeholder group / government, confirming that the candidate will act on behalf of its constituency / organization on the ExCom [find template here EN / FR / SP]
• Curriculum Vitae /  CV
• Optional: statements of stakeholder support for the candidate’s nomination (for example, from peer SUN Government Focal Points, professional partners or collaborators whom the candidate will represent at the ExCom)  [find template here EN / FR / SP]

Please find here a guidance note on the ExCom renewal, providing background information and further details on the selection process, including the criteria for nominations. 

Note that SUN networks define their own inclusive processes to nominate its representative (see Rules of Procedure, rule 36.4). The nomination process for ExCom representatives of SUN networks is facilitated by the respective global network secretariats.

For any questions on the administrative process, please reach out to Paul Mazza,  (paul.mazza@scalingupnutrition.org). 

Additional background

Ensuring that the SUN Movement’s global governance mechanisms promote country leadership and facilitate active participation from all corners of the Movement lies at the core of implementing SUN Movement Strategy SUN 3.0 (2021 – 2025). The ExCom acts on behalf of the SUN Lead Group to oversee the development and implementation of the Movement’s strategy (refer to the updated Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure). The ExCom plays a crucial role in fostering collaboration among stakeholders, supporting country leadership, and coordinating resources from all Movement participants to address national priorities.

ExCom members represent the regions, networks, and thematic areas most relevant to the SUN Movement, collaborating in an accountable manner to address malnutrition in all its forms. Members are expected to dedicate approximately 5-7 days per year (unpaid) to prepare for and attend quarterly meetings, primarily conducted online. ExCom Members are invited annually to participate in an in-person retreat, traditionally held in Geneva. Simultaneous interpretation services for English, French, and Spanish are available at ExCom meetings and retreats.