Expressions of Interest: Regional Professional Committees (2026–2029)
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from midwives to join its Regional Professional Committees (RPCs) for the 2026–2029 term.
The purpose of the Regional Professional Committees (RPCs) is to support ICM to strengthen the midwifery profession regionally and globally, in alignment with the ICM Professional Framework for Midwifery. As advisory committees, the RPCs will work alongside ICM’s Head Office team to help to build positive working relationships and regional networks between midwife educators, midwife regulators, midwife researchers, emerging leaders and midwives’ associations (MAs) in their respective regions.
The RPCs help communicate and implement activities provided by ICM’s Head Office Team, for strengthening midwifery education, regulation, research, leadership, and practice across and between ICM’s six regions.
RPC composition
Each RPC is comprised of 9 members, including:
- Two midwife educators
- Two midwife regulators
- Two midwife researchers
- Two practising midwives
- One emerging midwife leader
A maximum of one midwife per Member Association may be appointed to each RPC.
Participation in the RPCs is voluntary. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the Terms of Reference (TOR) to understand the scope of work, roles and responsibilities, term of appointment, procedures, and resources.
Who can apply
Each RPC member must:
- Be a midwife who is a member of an ICM Member Association
- Be a midwife educator, midwife regulator, midwife researcher, practising midwife, or emerging midwife leader in their region, with relevant and proven expertise
- Be able to communicate effectively in English, French, or Spanish; it is desirable to also communicate in the language(s) dominant in the region
- Have reliable internet access to communicate by email and attend online meetings
- Prepare for and attend meetings regularly
- Commit to actively participating in the work of the RPC
Term of appointment
Appointments are for a three‑year term (2026–2029), with the possibility of reappointment in accordance with the RPC Terms of Reference.
How to apply
Before applying, please review the RPC Terms of Reference, which outline eligibility criteria, roles and responsibilities, and the appointment process.
To apply, complete the online Expression of Interest form by31 May 2026.
As part of the form, applicants will be asked to indicate the region and RPC role they are applying for.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding this Expression of Interest, please contact: [email protected]