Vice Co-Chair elections 2027

We are pleased to announce the upcoming elections for the position of Vice Co-Chair which will take place during the ENGAGe General Assembly in London, UK in February 2027.

The position of Vice Co-Chair was set up in 2021 to facilitate the continuity of work within the ENGAGe Executive Group. This seat alternates between the Co-Chair Elect and immediate Past Co-Chair, depending on which one is in office.

The Co-Chair Elect will help the Co-Chairs of the ENGAGe Executive Group and will become ENGAGe Co-Chair in 2028.

The ENGAGe Vice Co-Chair is elected by the ENGAGe General Assembly and will serve four terms as follows:

  • one year as Vice Co-Chair (effectively Co-Chair Elect)
  • two years as Co-Chair
  • one year year as Vice Co-Chair (effectively immediate Past Co-Chair)

Requirements

  • Full ENGAGe member
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Proven experience in the non-profit sector as a gynae cancer patient advocate
  • Advanced level of English

Expected workload

  • Representing ENGAGe at conferences and online meetings
  • Attendance at ESGO Council meetings (monthly online, twice a year offline)
  • 4-15 hours a week of workload

Application

  • Statement of motivation of maximum 250 words
  • Candidate's photo
  • Submitted until 13 November 2026

Elections

  • The names, photos, and motivation statements of all candidates will be published as of 16 November 2026
  • 5 minute presentation prior to the voting during the General Assembly
  • The Co-Chair Elect is declared elected by receiving the majority of votes of all present ENGAGe members