[kictanet] Search for a Chief Executive Secretary for the GAC Secretariat of ICANN

[Alice Munyua]

  (Apologies for cross posting)

See below  opportunity with ICANN's Government Advisory Committee

best

alice
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Announcement

The mission of The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers 
(ICANN) is to coordinate, at the top level, the global Internet's 
systems of unique identifiers, and in particular to ensure the stable 
and secure operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems. It 
does so in close interaction with many stakeholder representations. 
ICANN receives input from governments through the Governmental Advisory 
Committee (GAC). The GAC's key role is to provide advice to ICANN on 
issues of public policy.

GAC is supported by the GAC Secretariat, so far rotating with periods of 
about five years. It is currently hosted by India and approaching the 
end of India's commitment (mid 2011). In response to the growing demands 
on the GAC in terms of safeguarding the public interest and enhancing 
transparency and accountability of ICANN, three member countries 
-Brazil, The Netherlands and Norway - took the initiative to finance and 
host a Secretariat for the next period of 5 years. The initial funding 
countries will put in place a lean and flexible Secretariat providing 
professional and proactive support to the membership with continued 
support from ICANN.
For this, the Secretariat will comprise a Chief Executive Secretary, a 
Senior Advisor, and an Office Manager to ensure continuity of support 
and knowledge development of the GAC. This team will work closely with 
ICANN who will continue its general support to the GAC. The Secretariat 
will be located in the Netherlands, and a start is foreseen between the 
1st of January 2011 and the 41st ICANN/GAC meeting in San Francisco in 
June 2011, to which the team is expected to participate in its 
functioning capacity.

*We seek a Chief Executive Secretary*

The GAC Secretariat will be managed by the Chief Executive Secretary 
(CES), responsible for the day- to-day management. The main tasks of the 
Chief Executive Secretary will be to assist the GAC Chair in developing 
and preparing the agenda and liaising with GAC Members, ICANN, and other 
ICANN communities.
The CES will be held accountable for the functioning of the Secretariat. 
When GAC guidance is needed in between GAC meetings which are held three 
times a year, the Executive Secretary will seek instructions from the 
GAC Chair and co-chairs. While being able to function independently, the 
CES will work closely with the GAC chair in progressing the GAC's work 
program.


*Requirements*
We are looking for somebody with adequate seniority having proven 
experience with public policy development in ICT's and internet. He/she 
should be familiar with the role, functions and procedures of ICANN and 
should be able to move and act easily in the wider ICANN community.
There should be a right balance between seniority and serving capacity. 
The CES should be a bridge builder between communities and have senior 
communicative and analytical capacities, and ensure execution of the 
operational work; making notes, writing papers, etc.
Announcement Chief Executive Secretary position GAC Secretariat, 14 
October 2010, page 1/3
The following requirements are highly desirable and will be explicitly 
considered when comparing candidates:
1.    An advanced university degree; master's degree or equivalent
2.    At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of 
Internet matters, including at least 3 years of relevant practical 
experience in the subject matters related to ICANN meetings and agreements;
3.    At least 5 years of professional experience in working for or with 
Public Administrations, and demonstrated understanding of and interest 
in public policy issues;
4.    Excellent knowledge of Internet policy, and a good understanding 
of economic, international legal, and technical issues relating the 
Internet and Internet governance;
5.    Ability to work in English, including the ability to write 
accurately, concisely and quickly, as this is the working language of 
the GAC. Knowledge of a wider range of working languages would be an asset;
6.    Excellent communication and presentation skills;
7.    Ability to work independently and to co-operate with others in a 
diverse international setting;
8.    Proven ability to manage and stimulate effectively the work of 
other professionals in a small team, and experience with contracting and 
managing additional service providers, for instance for specific 
analytic work, up and beyond working with the core staff;
9.    Demonstrated interest for the advancement of prospective member 
countries and new member countries, in particular interest and ability 
to work with government officials with the aim of getting them up to 
speed in the ICANN environment;
10. Demonstrated interest and sense of international public service.


*What do we offer*
A challenging opportunity to help shape professional support to the GAC 
in times of change in the landscape of Internet governance. The Chief 
Executive Secretary (CES) will not stand alone in her/his work. 
Initially, two more positions are to be filled in to work under 
responsibility of the CES. The Secretariat will be hosted by TNO in her 
offices in Delft, the Netherlands, about a half hour travel from 
Amsterdam Schiphol airport. TNO is the largest independent, not for 
profit, applied research organization in the Netherlands with 4.500 
employees and 30 knowledge centers. The hosting facilities include 
housing, HR, IT and financial administrative support.
More specifically:

The contract will initially be for two years, with the option of 
prolongation; Dutch labor law will apply to the fullest extent, and 
excellent labour conditions will be offered, including support for 
temporary housing and/or relocation -- the latter includes both 
assistance in finding appropriate housing and covering of relocation 
expenses; Indication of remuneration: between 85,000 and 120,000 US$ per 
annum
Announcement Chief Executive Secretary position GAC Secretariat, 14 
October 2010,

*Submitting your application*

We invite you to respond when you feel this challenge is exactly what 
you want in life now, and when you are prepared to dedicate the coming 
two to three years to help set up and run the Secretariat in the way 
described above, and when you are prepared to move to The Netherlands 
for doing so. Your application should include your contact details, 
motivation to apply, CV, and appropriate references, in PDF, and should 
be sent to info at gnksconsult.com at the latest by Friday 12th of 
November, 2010. Your application will be handled in confidence and 
discreetly, with the greatest care and taking into account the European 
Data Protection regulations. A background check will be carried out as 
part of the application procedure, for the final candidates. Requests 
for additional information should also be send to info at gnksconsult.com.
Announcement Chief Executive Secretary position GAC Secretariat, 14 
October 2010,

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