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* Understands how national laws, rules and regulations may affect a global resource particularly the issues related to the filing of the objections | * Understands how national laws, rules and regulations may affect a global resource particularly the issues related to the filing of the objections | ||
==Compensation== | |||
The Independent Objector will sign a contract with ICANN and will receive a fair compensation and a budget will be provided to cover all expenses related to the objection proceedings.<ref> | |||
[http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/independent-objector-position-description-21nov11-en.pdf | |||
Contract, Fees, Budget, Logistic]</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 07:10, 11 February 2012
An Independent Objector is responsible in determining if a new gTLD being applied for is in the best interest of the internet community. If not, he or she will file formal objections against a new gTLD application. The position was created by ICANN in accordance with the implementation of the new gTLD program. An individual or organization maybe appointed as independent objector and must not be affiliated with any applicant and must carry out his responsibility without bias. [1]
An applicant for the position should be able to commit for a period of 12 months starting April 1, 2012. The individual or organization should be familiar with the internet, the new gTLD program's objection and dispute resolution process and must have an experience with multinational organizations, awareness of different cultures and fluent English speaker and at least one other major language.[2]
Preferred Skills[edit | edit source]
The following qualifications are required for the Position:[3]
- Detailed analytical and judgement skills
- Capable of making impartial decisions
- Has the ability to analyze and review comments objectively when suggesting that objections must be filed
- Excellent problem solving
- Ability to gather information, perform comprehensive analysis and provide expert opinion
- Capable of conducting research, develop arguments supported by facts against a particular TLD application and be able to manage outside counsel
- With strong communications skills and must be able to deal with diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Must be aware on the impact of decisions to the applicant, internet and the public
- Must have an extensive understanding of dispute resolution process
- Understands how national laws, rules and regulations may affect a global resource particularly the issues related to the filing of the objections
Compensation[edit | edit source]
The Independent Objector will sign a contract with ICANN and will receive a fair compensation and a budget will be provided to cover all expenses related to the objection proceedings.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wanted: somebody to object to new gTLDs
- ↑ Preferred Experience
- ↑ [http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/independent-objector-position-description-21nov11-en.pdf Preferred Skills
- ↑ [http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/independent-objector-position-description-21nov11-en.pdf Contract, Fees, Budget, Logistic]