[Svrilist] Call for Nominations SVRI Coordinating Group

[svrilist at mrc.ac.za]

Dear SVRI member

<>The SVRI Coordinating Group recently put out a call for nominations 
for additional experts to join the Coordinating Group.  We would like to 
thank all those who have already applied and would like to extend the 
call for nominations.  People who have already submitted an application 
need not apply again.  <>

As mentioned in our earlier call, we are particularly interested in 
identifying candidates from sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the 
Caribbean, and Eastern and Central Europe, although nominations of 
people from other parts of the world will also be accepted. Nominees 
should have a proven track record of quality work on sexual violence 
research, advocacy, policy making and/or service provision. 
Self-nomination is permitted.  Nominations by national and regional 
networks are encouraged.   <>

The Coordinating Group of the SVRI provides overall guidance to further 
the work of the Initiative. Its role is to support and oversee the work 
of the SVRI secretariat. The group meets in person once a year and holds 
a teleconference at least once a year to review the work of the SVRI. In 
addition, regular contact will be maintained in between meetings to 
ensure the smooth functioning of the SVRI's work.   <>

The Coordinating Group consists of researchers, practitioners and/or 
advocates from a range of sectors (such as service providers to victims 
and perpetrators, epidemiologists, health system researchers, program 
evaluation experts, social scientists, and the NGO sector).  Members of 
the Coordinating Group are not considered "representatives" of either 
specialization or region and act in their individual capacity. The 
working language of the SVRI Coordinating Group is English.  <>

Coordinating Group members are expected to be active participants in the 
work of the SVRI including reviewing documents developed by the SVRI, 
conducting advocacy with donors to raise funds for the SVRI, and other 
activities undertaken by the Initiative. Coordinating Group members 
should expect to devote time to the Initiative, including attendance at 
the annual meeting of the Coordinating Group.  (In the past this has 
amounted to about two working weeks.)

To nominate a person who fits the above criteria, or apply yourself, 
please send the following:

1.  A brief (1 page) letter of nomination which describes why you are 
nominating the individual and what particular strengths and perspectives 
they will bring to the SVRI.  Please ensure that the letter includes 
full contact information for the nominee and the person/organization 
making the nomination.

2.  An up to date CV /resume of the nominee.

<><>Email submissions are preferred. Nominations should be sent to 
svri at mrc.ac.za   <>

Or  <>

Sexual Violence Research Initiative,
c/o Gender and Health Research Unit
South African Medical Research Council
Private Bag x385
Pretoria 0001

Nominations may also be faxed to  +27 12 339 8582

The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is an international 
project which promotes and disseminates action-oriented research to 
reduce and respond to sexual violence through: identifying gaps; 
building capacity; supporting research; raising awareness; and building 
partnerships. The SVRI aims to build an experienced and committed 
network of researchers, policy makers, service-providers, activists and 
donors to ensure that the many aspects of sexual violence are addressed. 
For more information please visit our website www.svri.org 
<http://www.svri.org/>/

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