<div dir="ltr"><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-variant-ligatures:no-contextual">Announcement: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions<br></span><br><a href="https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/650e39855fc53f11bdf144d9ea499d509fe3eb9a?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icann.org%2Fnews%2Fannouncement-2019-12-18-en&userId=796692&signature=83f07639ae9d3b55">https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-12-18-en</a><br><div><br></div><div><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">LOS ANGELES – 18 December 2019 – Today, the Nominating Committee (NomCom) for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (<abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr>) invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions within <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr> and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), an affiliate of <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr> organization. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is <strong style="box-sizing:border-box">18 February 2020 at 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).</strong></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">We are inviting applications for the following positions:</p><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;line-height:1.4rem;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem 20px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;margin:0px 0px 15px 20px">Two members of the <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr> Board of Directors.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;margin:0px 0px 15px 20px">One member of the PTI Board of Directors.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;margin:0px 0px 15px 20px">Two regional representatives to the At-Large <abbr title="Advisory Committee" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">Advisory Committee</abbr> (<abbr title="At-Large Advisory Committee" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ALAC</abbr>) – one from the European region and one from the North American region.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;margin:0px 0px 15px 20px">One member of the Generic Names <abbr title="Supporting Organization" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">Supporting Organization</abbr> (<abbr title="Generic Names Supporting Organization" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">GNSO</abbr>) Council.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;margin:0px 0px 15px 20px">One member of the Country Code Names <abbr title="Supporting Organization" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">Supporting Organization</abbr> (<abbr title="Country Code Names Supporting Organization" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ccNSO</abbr>) Council.</li></ul><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Guided by the broad public interest, those selected will work to fulfill <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr>'s mission to coordinate the global Internet's system of unique identifiers and, in particular, to ensure its stable and secure operation. The selected leaders will make a valuable public service contribution toward the evolution of the <abbr title="Domain Name" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">Domain Name</abbr> System as an essential global resource.</p><h3 style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.31rem;padding:0.75rem 0px 0.5rem;margin:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-weight:500">Qualifications</h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Fluency in English is a requirement for all positions.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Other qualifications, skills, and time commitments vary depending on the position. For information, visit the <a href="https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/7a15e34ee3814fa3b1d2c03d26bc48f5e2930eda?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icann.org%2Fnomcom2020&userId=796692&signature=4431da0ac80ee9e0" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(0,152,213);text-decoration-line:none">NomCom webpage</a>.</p><h3 style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.31rem;padding:0.75rem 0px 0.5rem;margin:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-weight:500">Application Deadline and Process</h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Candidates must submit applications through the <a href="https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/2e048e46fe0339554c98737ec2dcb49e6df99247?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebportalapp.com%2Fsp%2Ficann-nc-submission-portal-2020&userId=796692&signature=53a956cc9c3ac8f2" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(0,152,213);text-decoration-line:none">online candidate portal</a>.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">For full consideration, the NomCom must receive applications by 18 February 2020, 23:59 UTC. There will be no grace period for candidates to complete their application forms through the <a href="https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/c5edcd21946137ab92e70d025623d5c77b453d35?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebportalapp.com%2Fsp%2Ficann-nc-submission-portal-2020&userId=796692&signature=2605d81b09dfff3a" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(0,152,213);text-decoration-line:none">online candidate portal</a>. Candidate applications that remain incomplete at the end of this period will not be considered.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Candidates will receive an automated email from either <a href="mailto:no-reply@email.zenginehq.com">no-reply@email.zenginehq.com</a> or <a href="mailto:no-reply@webportalapp.com">no-reply@webportalapp.com</a> after creating an account. In addition, candidates can contact NomCom Staff Support at <a href="https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/381d6ddb24b2399de08dd4bbcab38ef5289fad63?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com%2Fmail%2F%3Fview%3Dcm%26fs%3D1%26tf%3D1%26to%3Dnomcom2020%40icann.org&userId=796692&signature=b62dd745cccdc730" target="_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(0,152,213);text-decoration-line:none">nomcom2020@icann.org</a> if there are any questions.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">All applications are confidential. Selections are expected to be announced by August 2020. Successful candidates will assume their positions after <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr>'s Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held during ICANN69, which runs from 17-22 October 2020.</p><h3 style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.31rem;padding:0.75rem 0px 0.5rem;margin:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-weight:500">Meetings, Travel, Reimbursement, and Compensation</h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">These positions require regular participation in teleconferences and may involve significant international travel, including to <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr>'s three annual Public Meetings. Meetings will be held in Hamburg, Germany (17-22 October 2020); Cancún, Mexico (20-25 March 2021); The Hague, Netherlands (14-17 June 2021); and Seattle, United States (23-28 October 2021).</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Reasonable direct and properly documented expenses incurred in the course of service will be reimbursed.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Each <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr> Board member has the option to receive compensation in accordance with the resolution passed by the Board on 30 July 2014, but it is not required. (See <a href="https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/156439ff8096aab4276edd8101fb191a589263f7?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icann.org%2Fresources%2Fboard-material%2Fresolutions-2014-07-30-en%232.b&userId=796692&signature=75d095ff31146446" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(0,152,213);text-decoration-line:none">Board Member Compensation</a>.)</p><h3 style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.31rem;padding:0.75rem 0px 0.5rem;margin:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-weight:500">For More Information</h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif">Learn more by visiting the <a href="https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/d77e0269884476674dbd1ef6d29f6e7c79aee603?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icann.org%2Fnomcom2020&userId=796692&signature=40b0105aaedb3c7e" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(0,152,213);text-decoration-line:none">2020 NomCom website</a>. If you have any questions or comments, email <a href="https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/9415ab1654c9ad59e040e644b62d341f5d635ef2?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com%2Fmail%2F%3Fview%3Dcm%26fs%3D1%26tf%3D1%26to%3Dnomcom2020%40icann.org&userId=796692&signature=42ca418c5cdf3ff0" target="_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:transparent;color:rgb(0,152,213);text-decoration-line:none">nomcom2020@icann.org</a>.</p><h3 style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.31rem;padding:0.75rem 0px 0.5rem;margin:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-weight:500">About <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr></h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.4rem;font-size:16px;margin:0px 0px 1.25rem;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif"><abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr>'s mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" class="gmail-" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr> helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:inherit;unicode-bidi:bidi-override;direction:ltr;border-bottom:1px dotted rgb(153,153,153);text-decoration-line:none;text-decoration-style:initial">ICANN</abbr> was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.</p></div><img width="0" height="0" class="mailtrack-img" alt="" style="display:flex" src="https://mailtrack.io/trace/mail/e73343ea7a4ae7426badaf846bc23bba9683d9f7.png?u=796692"></div>