SSC Assignment Overview
The GNSO has been invited by the ICANN Fellowship Program to nominate one individual to serve as member of the Fellowship Selection Committee for six consecutive ICANN meetings beginning with ICANN78.
The GNSO is holding an Expression of Interest process to solicit volunteers for the GNSO-nominated Selection Committee member position. The EOI has been announced on the GNSO website and via email to the SG/C leaders. The EOI closes on 6 January 2023. The GNSO Council has tasked the Standing Selection Committee (SSC) with evaluating the candidates and recommending one individual. The GNSO Council will review the SSC's recommendation and make a final decision on the nominee.
Tentative Proposed Timeline:
- 9 December 2022: Launch EOI
- 6 January 2023: Deadline for EOI
- 13 January 2023: Open poll for SSC members complete on candidates
- 24 January 2023: Close poll for SSC members to complete on candidates
- 25 January 2023: SSC meeting to discuss candidates
- 6 February 2023: Motion Deadline for February GNSO meeting – placeholder motion possible
- 15 February 2023: Last day to submit name of recommended candidate
- 16 February 2023: GNSO Council meeting – Council confirms candidate recommended by SSC
- 16 February 2023: GNSO to submit name to the Fellowship Program
Background
The ICANN Fellowship Selection Committee is responsible for evaluating applications for the ICANN Fellowship and selecting Fellowship recipients. Each Supporting Organization/Advisory Committee (SO/AC) is invited to nominate one representative to serve on the ICANN Fellowship Selection Committee, for a total of up to seven individuals.
From the Expression of Interest:
Responsibilities
ICANN Fellowship Selection Committee members are responsible for evaluating all applications for the ICANN Fellowship using the Applicant Selection Criteria to determine which candidates best meet these criteria.
Skills and Experience
- Active participant in GNSO structures and policy development processes for at least two years with a track record of engagement. Experience engaging in Cross-Community Working Groups is also desirable.
- Track record of being an active contributor during ICANN public meetings.
- Enough experience with specific sector(s) of the ICANN ecosystem including, but not limited to, technical Internet issues; government, academia, commercial or non-commercial issues; I* entities; underserved and/or under-represented communities and/or Internet related development, or other fellowship programs, to be able to evaluate candidates' answers in the ICANN context.
Desired Attributes
- Member of a GNSO Stakeholder Group and/or Constituency.
- Willingness and ability to devote the necessary time to this role.
Applications received through the Expression of Interest
The following applications were received in the Expression of Interest process.
Date Received | Name | Country | Application Form | SG/C Affiliation | SOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 January 2023 | Mike Rodenbaugh | USA | IPC, RySG (BRG) | LINK | |
| 5 January 2023 | Taiwo Peter Akinremi | Nigeria | NCSG and NCUC | LINK | |
| 6 January 2023 | Tim Smith | Canada | BC | LINK |
