WHO is seeking experts to serve as members the Guideline Development Group (GDG) to advise WHO on matters related to drinking-water quality and health, to inform the development of the 5th edition of the Guidelines for drinking-water quality (GDWQ). The current version of the GDWQ is available here.
Candidates should have professional experience and professional recognition in one or more of the following areas:
- Chemical aspects with a view to establish a chemical working group covering: naturally occurring contaminants, industrial contaminants, disinfection-by-products, emerging contaminants, toxicology, pesticides, materials and additive chemicals, essential elements, toxicology
- Microbial aspects with a view to establish a microbial working group: bacteria, viruses, protozoa and parasites, microbial indicators
- Radiological aspects
- Water quality management aspects: including source protection, water treatment, water storage, risk management approaches, surveillance and monitoring
- Environmental epidemiology
- Risk analysis processes, in particular as it relates to chemical, microbial and radiological hazards associated with drinking-water
- Public health regulatory aspects
- Climate change, particularly as it relates to impacts on water quality
- Equity, gender and human rights aspects
Detailed information on the Call for experts for the GDWQ GDG, including background information on the GDWQ, the role of the GDG, the expert profiles being sought, and the application and selection process is available here: Call for experts: Guidelines for drinking-water quality, 5th edition (who.int).
WHO values diversity and welcomes applications from candidates from low- and middle-income countries. Applications should be submitted by 2 June 2024 to: gdwq@who.int.
