Steering Committee Election of the Global Health Hub Germany: Stand as a Candidate now!

The Steering Committee is responsible for strategic planning, future development and content-related coordination. It is elected by the members of the Hub and ensures equal gender representation by having two representatives from each of the eight stakeholder groups: International Organizations, Youth, Political Sphere, Foundations, Think Tanks, the Private Sector, Academia, and Civil Society. 

Over the next two weeks, you will have the opportunity to elect the Steering Committee for the Global Health Hub Germany for the years 2026-28. 

The new steering committee will officially begin its duties on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

Step 1: Nomination Phase: Deadline 22 March

Are you part of one of the 8 stakeholder groups listed above? Then consider becoming a candidate for this year's steering committee election or nominate a candidate from your stakeholder group. Membership in the Global Health Hub Germany is required. Starting from Monday, 2 March 2026, send us the name and stakeholder group of your proposed candidate (info@globalhealthhub.de) or in case you nominate yourself please submit the following letter of candidacy with three questions about yourself and your candidacy (max. 100 words per answer) and a portrait photo to the Hub Management Team (info@globalhealthhub.de) by Sunday, 22 March, 2026. 

Nominate a candidate (Name and Stakeholder Group)

Submit your Letter of Candidacy

Become a member

Both your photo and your letter of candidacy will be published on the Hub website. This allows Hub members to get to know the candidates for the 2026-28 Steering Committee election better. 
Note: The working language of the Steering Committee is German.  

Step 2: Election process April/May:

You can vote for the new representatives of your stakeholder group over a period of three weeks in April/May.  

All members of the 8 stakeholder groups are eligible to vote*. Each member has the opportunity to allocate up to two votes within their own stakeholder group. The candidates with the most votes per stakeholder group will be elected to the steering committee. 
*You are eligible to vote if you have become a member of the Hub by 1 April 2026 and belong to one of the stakeholder groups.

What's new?
Until now, the steering committee had been composed of equal numbers of women and men (one woman and one man per stakeholder group).
At the beginning of the year, the Steering Committee amended its statutes. In the future, the following rule will apply:

1. If two women or non-binary persons receive the highest number of votes in their respective stakeholder groups, both will be given seats on the Steering Committee.

2. If this is not the case, the female or non-binary candidate with the most votes and the male candidate with the most votes will be elected to the Steering Committee, as before.

We look forward to your active participation and vote!

Become a member

Do you have any questions about the election? Write to us: info(at)globalhealthhub.de.

The Steering Committee meets three times a year for official meetings on current developments, prioritization, work planning, and thematic issues. 

The specific tasks of the Steering Committee include the following activities (time commitment per month: approximately two hours plus meetings): 

• Regular meetings
• Active contribution with expertise on developments and trends in global health
• Strategic coordination and decision-making
• Support the work of our Hub Communities (for example, co-management of a Hub Community or moderation of discussions on the Collaboration Space)
• Presenting and promoting the Hub at relevant external events and committees, as well as moderation and participation in Hub events (outreach) 
• Connecting the Hub with relevant members/ partner organizations 
• Providing support to the Hub office based on your expertise and interests
• Utilize your network to connect the Hub with relevant organizations 

Steering Committee as the Governing Body of the Hub

• Steering Committee 2024 to 2026