Sigma Liaison to the United Nations

Role Description: The Sigma liaison advocates on behalf of Sigma at the United Nations and within the non-governmental organization (NGO) community. The liaison attends and/or participates in various United Nations (UN) events, programs, and activities related to health and/or nursing. This volunteer role reports directly to the global initiatives department and will serve a two-year term during the duration of Sigma’s biennium starting January 2022 and ending January 2024. During this time, the liaison may not hold another elected position at the regional/global level within Sigma. 

Principal Responsibilities 

• Attend a minimum of six (a combination of virtual and in-person) nursing, or other areas of interest to Sigma, UN briefings, programs, or meetings annually. 
• Develop a comprehensive plan for Sigma’s engagement with the UN in conjunction with the global initiatives department, the other liaisons, and the Sigma United Nations youth representatives.  
• Youth representative(s):  

• Mentor youth representative(s) to grow as youth leaders. 
• Communicate regularly with youth representatives to coordinate Sigma liaison and youth representative activities at the UN. 

• Identify opportunities and recommend strategies to promote Sigma. 

• This includes identifying appropriate conferences, meetings, and other events, workgroups, and committees to enhance Sigma’s presence at the UN. 
• Identify potential co-sponsors for programs. 

• Participate in scheduled conference calls with the global initiatives department. 
• Participate in, and stimulate dialogue and conversation within, Sigma and the nursing community regarding UN programs, goals, and activities (e.g., social media, The Circle, chapter meetings, webinars). 

• Submit activity report of events/programs/activities attended. 
• Write articles for dissemination in journals and on Nursing Centered. 

Qualifications 

• Ability to travel to attend UN events in New York, NY, United States. 

• Maintain active Sigma membership throughout the term of service. 

Principal Responsibilities of Sigma 

• Apply for and assign an annual and/or temporary UN grounds pass which allows access to UN headquarters in New York, NY, United States. 
• Coordinate conference calls. 

• Promote and disseminate Sigma’s work at the UN to Sigma members and other interested audiences. 
• Provide limited reimbursement for travel and food expenses incurred in completion of job duties and upon submission of receipts and activity reports. 
• Feature the Sigma liaisons on the Sigma website.