Call for Applications – GEGSLA Chair
The Moon Village Association (MVA) hereby announces an open call for applications for the position of Chair of the Global Expert Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities (GEGSLA).
GEGSLA is a world known group of experts that initiated its activities in 2021, more details can be found at: https://moonvillageassociation.org/gegsla/about/
The call is open to all interested candidates. Applicants who are already GEGSLA participants and/or members of the Moon Village Association will be considered a strong asset.
Terms of Reference
The GEGSLA Chair will act as a representative of the Group and will:
- Provide strategic coordination of GEGSLA activities;
- Act in close coordination with the Executive Secretary and the Implementation Support Officer;
- Support the organization and moderation of meetings and discussions;
- Contribute to the preparation, coordination, and review of written outputs and reports;
- Facilitate inclusive and constructive expert dialogue, particularly at the interface between technical, policy, and international governance discussions.
- Outreach, when feasible, the GEGSLA activities to promote its visibility in the world
- Support, as appropriate, efforts to identify funding opportunities for GEGSLA’s activities.
Desired Qualifications
Applicants should demonstrate:
- A strong interest and preference for lunar activities, including their scientific, technical, policy, and/or governance dimensions;
- Background or experience in international relations, including the United Nations COPUOS, space policy, and multilateral cooperation;
- Working-level proficiency in English (spoken and written);
- Proven drafting skills, particularly in structured, policy- or expert-oriented documents;
- Moderation and facilitation capabilities, including the ability to guide expert discussions in a balanced and inclusive manner.
Terms
- This is a voluntary position and does not entail compensation. The appointment reflects a professional service role within an international expert framework.
Application Procedure and Timeline
- Application period: 5 January – Friday, 26 January 2026
- Applications should include a brief motivation statement and a short CV outlining relevant experience.
- Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by email to:
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview The Moon Village Association encourages applications from qualified candidates committed to advancing inclusive, sustainable, and internationally coordinated lunar activities.