Dear AFRALO members, On behalf of AFRALO Chair and Secretariat, we would like to announce the elections for the position of AFRALO NomCom Representative. All interested candidates for this position shall submit the following to staff at : staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> and note your nominations/self- nominations in the following wiki page: https://community.icann.org/x/sqWjBg * Update your Statement of Interest, if you do not have an SOI form you will need to create one and update it according to the instructions on the wiki page. Please see:https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+New+SOIs+Workspace * Submit an “Expression of Interest or Statement” one page statement explaining why you believe you are a suitable candidate for this position. * The selection Committee will receive the Candidate’s expression of Interests (EOI), review them and select the top 2-3 candidates eligible for voting. * IMPORTANT: Criteria for NomCom Delegates: * The NomCom is responsible for selecting members of the ICANN Board, ALAC, ccNSO and GNSO. This is a very important function and all candidates should meet important criteria. * Familiarity with the ICANN groups to which the NomCom appoints (Board, ALAC, GNSO, ccNSO). * Ability to judge people (such as when interviewing and hiring). * Comfortable and preferably fluent with English (listening, reading, speaking). * Good on-line skills such as on Google & Social media. * Time Commitment - Must be willing to devote substantial time under tight deadlines (March-June). Will involve travel to up to 4 meetings. * Ability work in a group environment, standing up for what you believe in a discussion with other "strong" people, but at the same time, must be a good listener and be willing to change your mind if someone else has a good argument. Diplomacy is important. * Experience and knowledge of the requirements and expectations of At-Large and the wider ICANN community. * Experience of selecting candidates for technical working groups, job positions or familiarity with recruitment procedures. * Experience and knowledge of the requirements and expectations of At-Large and the wider ICANN community. * Experience of selecting candidates for technical working groups, job positions or familiarity with recruitment procedures. Election calendar : * Close of nomination period: 8 July at 12 UTC. * Committee Selection: 8 July 2019 * Vote : 9 - 12 July AT 12 UTC, 2019 * Announcement of voting results : Friday 12 July, 2019 Thank you! ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: Staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:Staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website:atlarge.icann.org Facebook:facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter:@ICANNAt-Large