The IWA Secretariat is seeking Young Water Professionals (YWP) with active IWA membership to volunteer as part of the Programme Committee (PC) for the 2025 IWA Emerging Waters Leader (EWL) Forum to be held during the IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand (8-12 December 2025).
The position is open to any Young Water Professional with an active IWA membership. This is a volunteer position and does not include any form of work agreement. The Programme Committee meetings will be held online (dates to be defined). Costs of travel, accommodation and subsistence of the 2025 EWL Programme Committee to attend meetings and the forum will not be paid by IWA.
The primary responsibility and duty of the Programme Committee are to develop and ensure the quality of the scientific and technical programme for the 2025 IWA EWL Forum.
The Programme Committee shall be composed of young water professionals, 35 years old or below, using the following diversity principles:
i. A balance of geographical representation, endeavouring to have each major continental area represented; a balance between research and practice, science, technology, and management.
ii. A balance of interest/expertise between advanced and developing country interests and technologies;
iii. A balance of technical expertise to represent the full range of subject matter addressed by the Association and discussed during the 2024 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition;
iv. A balance of gender.
WHAT IS THE IWA EMERGING WATER LEADERS (EWL) FORUM?
The Forum is a platform designed to engage and empower young professionals in the water sector. It aims to provide opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and skill development among future water leaders. The EWL Forum typically includes various activities such as workshops, seminars, panel discussions, and interactive sessions during IWA major events, namely the IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition and the IWA Water and Development Congress and Exhibition.
The date of the Forum will be confirmed. More information will be added soon.
Timeline
- Early March – Online call for applications open
- Late March – Close of the call for applications
- Early April – Shortlisted candidates are notified
- April 2025 – Online publication of the selected YWPs to compose the PC
- April – December 2025 – Activities related to the organisation of the Forum
- December 2025 – Forum in Bangkok, Thailand
If you want to apply for this volunteer position, fill out the form available here.
For the available positions, please, see them here.
Deadline to fill out the form: 31 March 2025 (successful applicants will be notified in early April).
This is a volunteer position and does not include any form of work agreement. If you have any questions regarding this volunteer opportunity, please contact Isabela Espindola, IWA Membership Engagement Senior Officer.
