2026 AlignMNH Technical Advisory Group Application

About the TAG
Thank you for your interest in applying to join the 2026-2028 Technical Advisory Group for AlignMNH. AlignMNH was founded in 2020 to accelerate progress in improving maternal and newborn health outcomes and prevent stillbirths around the globe. AlignMNH is supported by a Secretariat, managed by Jhpiego. Learn more about AlignMNH at alignmnh.org.

The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) serves as a brain trust and expert advisory body providing thought leadership and strategic intelligence to guide our work. TAG members bring direct, practical, and in-depth country experience, along with deep subject matter expertise and connections to the global MNCH landscape. The collective experience and expertise among the TAG enables members to identify emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities of relevance to inform the direction of the AlignMNH platform.

In their role, TAG members provide strategic advisory support by offering expert guidance on programmatic direction and priorities. They leverage their understanding of what's most critical in MNCH today to synthesize complex challenges into actionable insights. Through their collective expertise in country realities and global perspectives, the TAG ensures our work remains responsive to the evolving needs of countries and the global community and ensures AlignMNH is positioned at the forefront of MNCH innovation and impact.

TAG Commitments
The AlignMNH TAG presents an incredible opportunity to work alongside passionate MNCH leaders from around the globe while shaping priorities to advance maternal newborn health outcomes.

The TAG will begin its term immediately following the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC) 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. TAG members will serve a two-year term, during which they will participate in routine virtual meetings, smaller working group meetings, and the next IMNHC in the lead up to 2030.

Application process and TAG composition
The application process for the TAG is open, and any interested individuals are encouraged to apply. The selection process of TAG will take into account the composition of the TAG as a whole, prioritizing a balance of regional representation, gender, technical expertise, and diversity of experience (spanning NGOs, advocacy, government, clinical, research/academia, and others)

In addition to MNHC knowledge and expertise, we are seeking TAG members who bring any of the following areas of expertise:

Humanitarian
Global leadership / networks
MOH
Advocacy
Finance
Technology
Private Sector

How to apply
All interested applicants should be prepared to submit responses to the questions within the application, in addition to providing a letter of reference (optional), a personal statement, and an updated resume/CV. The application also includes an (optional) opportunity for applicants to provide feedback or recommendations for the future of the AlignMNH platform.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through the submission deadline of January 30, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in the AlignMNH TAG- we look forward to reviewing your application.

The AlignMNH Secretariat

A. Tell us about yourself

1. First Name *This question is required.

2. Last Name *This question is required.

3. Preferred Email Address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

4. What's App Number

5. Please include any relevant social media handles or other publicly available information (eg. videos) that may support your application.

6. Current Organization *This question is required.

7. Current Title *This question is required.

8. In which country are you currently based? *This question is required.

10. If yes, select the appropriate designation: *This question is required.

10. Please indicate university degree or focus

10. Please list any additional affiliations ( e.g. membership in professional associations, working groups, committees, etc.).

B. Application Details

12. Personal Statement (Required)

Please write a brief personal statement. The statement should speak to your interest in the AlignMNH vision as well as what makes you a unique applicant for the AlignMNH TAG. Candidates are encouraged to share how they will make a meaningful contribution to the AlignMNH TAG. *This question is required.

13. If desired, please attach a copy of your personal statement

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14. CV or Resume (Required)

Please upload your current CV or resume here. Please only upload PDF or Word Document format types. *This question is required.

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15. Personal Reference (Optional)

If you choose, please provide a letter of recommendation from at least one reference who can speak to your professional and technical expertise in MNCH. References are encouraged to speak to the ways in which they believe the candidate will make a meaningful contribution to the AlignMNH and are also invited to provide examples of previous work or collaboration with the candidate. References can be direct supervisors, peers, or colleagues, but should know you in a professional context. Please upload a copy of your letter of reference.

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Please complete this conflict of interest form

16. Conflict of Interest (Required)

TAG members will be asked to disclose any conflicts of interest upon nomination. Decisions on conflict of interest as they relate to TAG membership will be reviewed by the Secretariat.

Please complete the Conflict of Interest Statement *This question is required.

17. If you have a conflict of interest, please describe:

17. Membership Term & Time Commitments

The TAG Membership term will be two years -- March 2026 through March 2028, with a possibility of a extension. TAG Members will be expected to participate in virtual meetings up to 6 times times per year with the full TAG (approx. 2 hours each) and to attend the IMNHC. Members may also be asked to join other virtual meetings as needed to support more specific scopes of work.

In addition to the full TAG Meetings, Members will be expected to participate in committees, working groups and/or to support additional scopes of work across the AlignMNH Initiative. The monthly time commitment is anticipated to be approx. 1-5 hours, though exact time allocation may fluctuate depending on key activities and milestones.

A Terms of Reference (TOR) will be provided to successful TAG applicants providing more detail and information on membership, roles and responsibilities, and anticipated time commitment.

Please confirm that you have read the membership term and time commitments, and select one of the following statements:

18. Who, if anyone encouraged you to apply for the AlignMNH Steering Committee?

19. In addition to the TAG, AlignMNH draws upon the expertise of MNCH experts from around the globe through many different committees that support the organization and development of the IMNHC and other opportunities within the initiative more broadly.

If you are not selected to join the 2026-2028 AlignMNH Steering Committee, would you still be interested in supporting other AlignMNH activities? *This question is required.

2026 AlignMNH Technical Advisory Group Application

About the Technical Advisory Group & Application Instructions