-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 All, Please find below an updated version of the IAD job announcement. This is based on the feedback we received here on the list, as well as on feedback received from a professional. The comment period this time will be until Sunday evening and we expect to post this on Monday. - - kurtis - - ---- The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is responsible for developing and defining the standards and protocols that make up the Internet. The IETF was established in 1986, and has since then been the center of development for the technologies that make up what we think of as the Internet. Until now, administration of the IETF has been carried out by helper organizations; the IETF has had no staff of it's own that was working only for the IETF and it's interests. The community that makes up the IETF has decided to move into a more formal operating model, and as part of this move, it has created an Administrative Support Activity. To run this activity, the IETF Administrative Support Activity (IASA) Transition Team is now seeking a highly capable individual to serve as IASA Administrative Director (IAD). The IAD will lead the work of supporting the organisation that defines and develops the future Internet and associcated technologies. In the role as IAD, you will be reporting to the IETF Administrative Oversight Committee (IAOC) and be accountable to the IETF community. This is a highly visible and very demanding job; you will be expected to work on a daily basis with some of the leading Internet technologists of the world. You will be expected to: o Document the administrative requirements of the IETF, IESG, IAB and IRTF, and manage the work to fulfil them. o Establish the IASA annual budgets, oversee their financial administration, and report on IASA work to the IETF. o Work with ISOC and various service providers to establish appropriate agreed budgets and related financial and performance reporting. o Negotiate contracts with service providers and establish procedures for measuring and reporting the performance of these providers. o Serve as the day-to-day responsible person for administrative operations that support the IETF process, managing a number of contractors and working with a number of volunteers. o Serve as the primary staff resource for the IASA. o Work with your contractors and members of the IETF community to provide adequate support and planning for 3 IETF meetings annually, and for frequent meetings and teleconferences of the IAB, IESG, and other bodies that support the IETF. The following characteristics are necessary for this job: o This job is public service. You should be able to work successfully with large numbers of people from numerous countries. This requires a large work capacity, the ability to handle many simultaneous tasks, and the ability to listen carefully. o This is an operations job. IETF meetings are large and complex, and the day-to-day activities of the standards-making process is demanding. You should be adept at getting real results and helping large groups work together towards common goals and deadlines. o This is a public job. You will be required to present the results and achievements of the IASA in front of the community as well as dealing with questions from individual members of the community. One goal of IASA is to achieve as much transparency and accountability as possible, so good communication skills and previous similar experiences are valued. o This job requires a financially astute individual. The IETF is a $2-$3 million/year operation. IETF funds are tight and we expect you to take leadership in establishing our budgetary procedures, our procurement standards, and understanding our revenue sources. In-depth familiarity with the IETF prior to assuming this position is not required, but you must be able to quickly get up to speed and learn the unique culture and requirements of the organization. Likewise, long-term technical experience is not required, but you must be a quick learner and adept at using the Internet effectively. The person hired will be an employee of the Internet Society (ISOC). The Internet Society is based in Reston, Virginia and in Geneva, Switzerland, and the job will require a high level of travel for IETF meetings and preparation and related meetings. You may work out of a home office as a telecommuter or use the Internet Society facilities. In either case, you should be prepared to travel frequently to Virginia, IETF meetings, and the locations where the IETF has contractors. Salary levels commensurate with experience and qualifications. You must be fluent in spoken and written English. Applicants should forward a resume, references, and any other relevant materials, with a cover letter explaining why they feel they are the right person for this position written in text or PDF, in an email sent to iad2005@xxxxxxxxx Applications will be evaluated starting January 15th, and will be continuously evaluated thereafter. The evaluation of applications, selection and appointment of the IAD will be made by the IASA transition team. The list of applicants will not be posted publicly, but will be reviewed in confidence by members of the evaluation committee, the IAB, and the IESG. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGP 8.1 iQA/AwUBQeaktKarNKXTPFCVEQIx2ACcD+NDr1Ssq1WbsMON69HfbIcmJp8AnivZ 6AlB6fbq9kg9BrfGCMZxsxNZ =2DlT -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- _______________________________________________ Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www1.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf