The Chair of the GWOPA Assembly facilitates the running of the Assembly proceedings. Beyond their role during the Assembly itself, he/she is expected to champion WOPs and act as a high-level face of the Alliance at events and meetings.
Eligibility criteria for Chair
- Be an individual affiliated with a GWOPA institutional member.
- Actively collaborate with the GWOPA Secretariat and Steering Committee.
- Be a WOP Champion, advocating for peer partnerships in the water sector.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the global water and sanitation challenges and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Functions of the Chair of the Assembly
Facilitates Assembly meetings
Ensuring smooth proceedings and open discussions
Directs discussion of the Assembly
Guiding members in decision-making
Represents GWOPA
Presenting GWOPA at high-level events and meetings as the face of the Alliance
Works under the authority
Performing under the authority of the GWOPA Assembly to champion water operator partnerships (WOPs) globally