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Call for Rapporteurs
Overview
The The International Water Resources Association (IWRA) is excited to launch the call for applications for rapporteurs for the 2nd Islands Water Congress!
The IWRA is currently seeking ten (10) rapporteurs, aged 18–35, with strong analytical and writing skills and a solid understanding of water resources management to support the documentation and communication of the 2nd Islands Water Congress.
This is a unique opportunity to help contribute to the legacy of an international Congress, engage with leading international experts and practitioners, and enhance your skills in science communication, analysis, and professional reporting.
Rapporteur Roles
Roles and Responsibilities
Rapporteurs attend Congress activities to capture key discussions, insights, recommendations, and outcomes. Accordingly, they play an essential role in ensuring that the knowledge generated throughout the Congress is accurately recorded and shared.
Rapporteurs are split across four teams:
01
Reporting
02
Editing
Review, fact-check, and edit reports for accuracy, consistency, and publication.
03
Newsletter
04
Social Media
Together, the rapporteur teams contribute to the daily Congress newsletters, social media content, the 2nd Islands Water Congress Final Report, and help inform IWRA’s and its partners’ future initiatives in water resources management.
Application Requirements
Applicants should be between 18 and 35 years old and proficient in English. To apply, please submit:
- A short motivation letter (300 words) in PDF format explaining your interest in the role, preferred sub-theme(s) from the Congress Thematic Framework, and preferred rapporteur category (Reporter, Editor, Newsletter, or Social Media),
- A short professional CV (maximum 2 pages),
- Two writing samples,
- One reference letter (1 page) on official letterhead, with a logo and signature.
How to Apply
All application materials must be submitted through the application link below by Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Applicants who are unable to access the application link below may submit their complete application in PDF format by email to the Islands Water Congress team at islands.congress@iwra.org by the application deadline. For full application details, please review the Terms of Reference.