Technical Advisory Group (TAG) members are charged with the responsibility to

• Identify evidence and practices to determine the need for additional or updates to existing briefs and products
• Ensure the briefs and products remain relevant and supportive to country needs
• Ability to fully and actively participate in biannual meetings and ancillary activities that support the TAG;
• Recognized expertise in international family planning;
• Good understanding of research methods and methodologies;
• Good understanding of program implementation;
• Ability to consider and review evidence from a wide range of subjects;
• Ability to prioritize; and
• Ability to provide an unbiased viewpoint.

The TAG is composed of up to 20 global experts in family planning program implementation, policy making, and research.

TAG members serve for a three-year period. Membership is unpaid.

New TAG members are selected on a rolling basis through an open application process. Selection will be based on maintaining a balance of geographical representation and technical expertise.

TAG members serve as individuals rather than representatives of an organization. The TAG functions best with consistent engagement from members. TAG meetings are held twice a year. Members who are unable to attend 3 consecutive meetings will be asked to step down.