LOS ANGELES - Starting January 14, 2025, the Nominating Committee (NomCom) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), and the ICANN Board of Directors, a press release stated by ICANN.
Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers.
The deadline to submit applications is March 28, 2025, at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
The NomCom is inviting applications for the following positions:
• Three members of the ICANN Board of Directors.
• One member of the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Board of Directors.
• Three regional representatives to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) – one each from: the Africa region; the Asia, Australia and Pacific region; and the Latin America and Caribbean region.
• One member of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Council.
• Two members of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council.
Guided by the global public interest, those selected will help fulfill ICANN's mission to ensure the stable and secure operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems. All selected leaders will make a valuable public service contribution toward this goal.
Qualifications
Fluency in English is a requirement for all positions. Other qualifications, skill requirements, and time commitments depend on the position.
Application Process
Applications should be submitted using the online candidate portal. All applications are confidential.
For full consideration, completed applications must be received by March 28, 2025, at 23:59 UTC. Applications that remain incomplete at this time will not be considered.
After receiving the applications, the NomCom will consider all applicants and select a short list of qualified candidates.
The NomCom anticipates announcing its selections in August 2025. Successful candidates will assume their positions at the conclusion of the ICANN84 Annual General Meeting in October 2025.
Meetings, Travel, Reimbursement, and Compensation
All positions require regular participation in virtual meetings via telephone and other electronic means. The positions also involve significant international travel. Reasonable and properly documented expenses incurred in the course of service by all selected leaders will be reimbursed.
Each ICANN Board member has the option to receive compensation in accordance with a Board resolution. The remaining positions are voluntary.