The International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) Advocacy Committee (SAC) provides strategic direction and leadership for SIOP’s policy and advocacy work at regional, national, and global levels, working closely with the SIOP Board of Directors and key partners such as the World Health Organization. Advocacy is central to SIOP’s vision—“No child should die of cancer: cure for more, care for all.” In line with this mission, SIOP is inviting nominations for one Advocacy Committee member representing the Africa region to support its global advocacy agenda for children and adolescents with cancer.

This is a board-level position on the SIOP Africa Board.

Role Overview

The main goal of the committee is Advocating Globally for Children and Adolescents with Cancer. In particular, Committee members are expected to:

  • Contribute regional expertise to shape global and regional childhood cancer advocacy priorities
  • Support the inclusion of childhood cancer in national and international health policies, including National Cancer Control Plans and Universal Health Coverage frameworks
  • Strengthen SIOP’s engagement with global health stakeholders and advocacy partners
  • Support awareness and advocacy campaigns (e.g. Gold September, International Childhood Cancer Day)
  • Participate actively in Committee meetings (virtual and one in-person meeting per year, typically during the SIOP Congress)
  • Serve as a liaison between SIOP and advocacy-relevant initiatives in their region

Eligibility

Nominees should:

  • Be current SIOP members
  • Must be based in Africa
  • Have a demonstrated track record or strong interest in childhood cancer advocacy, health policy, or public health engagement
  • Reflect SIOP’s multidisciplinary and inclusive values (clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, researchers, Young SIOP members, and others are encouraged to apply)

Nomination Process

Self-nominations are welcome.

Nominations should be submitted via this APPLICATION FORM.

Deadline:

24 August 2026, 1:00 PM CEST/Geneva

Selection:

Advocacy Committee members are selected from submitted nominations by the Africa Board.

 

Terms of Appointment

Committee members are appointed for a three-year term, renewable once (maximum six years), in accordance with the Advocacy Committee Terms of Reference.