Jeffrey, could you please link to a description of the roles and
responsibilities of members of the two subcommittees? You've mentioned the
expected skillset for each, but have not explained what they are actually
expected to be responsible for.
Thanks,
Risker/Anne
On Sat, 15 May 2021 at 14:41, Jeffrey Keefer <FULBERT(a)fulbert.org> wrote:
The *Affiliations Committee
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations_Committee>* –
the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia
chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is looking for new
members!
The main role of the AffCom is to guide groups of volunteers that are
interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new
groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia
affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance
with requirements and best practices, and update the Wikimedia Foundation
Board of Trustees as well as advise them on issues connected to chapters,
thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.
The committee consists of five to fifteen members, selected at least once
every year, to serve two-year terms.
Being a part of the AffCom requires communication with volunteers all over
the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to
understand legal texts. We look for a mix of different skill sets in our
members.
*Responsibilities*
- Availability of up to 5-8 hours per month
- Participate in monthly one and two-hour voice/video meetings
- Commitment to carry out assigned tasks in a given time.
- Facilitate and support communications
- Affiliate Support and growth
*Required and Recommended Abilities, Skills, Knowledge for Affiliations
Committee Members*
Strong interpersonal relationship among members of the committee and also
with the Wikimedia community members. Across all committee members, there
are additional relevant skills as well as requirements which help to
support the committee and its sustainability which include both required
and relevant general skills
*Required*
- Fluency in English
- Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate
in a monthly one and two-hour voice/video meetings.
- Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities
(including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.
- Strong track record of effective collaboration
- International orientation
*Relevant for all members*
- Public Communications (English writing and speaking skills)
- Skills in other languages are a major plus.
- Understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the
Wikimedia Foundation.
- Documentation practices
- Interviewing experience
- Experience with, or in, an active affiliate is a major plus.
- Teamwork: Project and people management skills to coordinate and
collaborate with different parties on a shared plan and see it through to
completion.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate various solutions, consider
multiple interests and points of view, revisit unresolved issues, seek
compromise and work and communicate across languages and cultures.
Given the expectations for maintaining the course in 2021 and preparing
for potential 2021 transitions as part of the Movement Strategy
implementation process, it is important that we are also clear about two
different skill sets critical to committee support at this time. The first
skillset is oriented to understanding affiliate dynamics and organizational
development patterns to successfully process affiliate applications for
recognition; the other is oriented to conflict prevention and intervention
support for affiliates in conflict.
*Relevant to Affiliate Recognitions*
- Administration & Attention to detail
- Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and
future of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
- Awareness of the affiliates ecosystem and models and understanding
of community building, organizational development, and group dynamics
*Relevant to Conflict Prevention & Intervention*
- Communication skills for active listening, clear instruction and
turn-taking.
- Stress Management skills for maintaining patience and positivity
- Emotional intelligence to maintain awareness of emotions of oneself
and others to practice empathy, impartiality, and mutual respect.
- Facilitation, negotiation, and mediation skills to guide diverse
individuals and groups toward cooperation.
- Ability to work within a team
*Do you have relevant skills and interest to support movement affiliates? *
We are looking for people who are excited by the challenge of empowering
volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission
around the world. In exchange, committee members will gain the experience
of supporting their world-wide colleagues to develop their communities as
well as personal development in guiding organizational development,
facilitating affiliate partnerships, and professional communications.
*Selection process*
As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral
engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2021 member selection process
will include a public review and comment period and a self-assessment
survey for candidates to share their skills and experience. This
self-assessment information will help the committee to identify the skill
sets relevant to our affiliate support processes. We invite you to apply
for membership to the committee and join us in supporting the affiliates.
The data shared in the self-assessment will only be made available to the
committee and the relevant staff support. The nomination, candidate Q&A,
and endorsements will be posted on Meta for public review at
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Candidates/June_2021.
Here the global community is welcome to provide comments and feedback about
each candidate.
Once the nomination window closes June 30, 2021, the sitting members who
are not candidates for re-election in this cycle will deliberate and then
vote, taking into account all inputs from the meta page, self-assessment,
advisors, Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and committee
member discussion.
A final decision will be made in late-July 2021, with new members to be
notified for onboarding in August.
How to apply
If you are interested in joining the committee, please:
*Step 1*. Post your application on the nomination page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Candidates/June_2021>
*by 30 June 2021*. Your application must include the following
information:
1. Your full name and Wikimedia username
2. A statement describing your relevant education, experience,
abilities, skills, knowledge, availability, and motivation for joining the
committee.
*Step 2*. Complete the self-assessment survey
<https://wikimedia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Yt1kHndXGBZhqe> between *June
01, 2021* and *June 30, 2021.*
- The privacy statement that applies to the survey can be found here
<https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/AffCom_Elections_Self-Assessment_Survey_Privacy_Statement>
.
- *NOTE: The survey will take 15 mins. Please do not close your
browser. If you need a break, you are advised to keep the browser open. In
case of losing the link, please reach out to mkaur-ctr(a)wikimedia.org
<http://wikimedia.org>*
- This survey must be completed before Steps 3 & 4, as it will provide
more background as to the type of work and expectations of members of
AffCom.
*Step 3*. Answers the following questions:
- *NOTE:* Questions 1-3 are required for all candidates.
- Question 4 & 5 should be answered by those interested in joining the
Recognitions subcommittee.
- Question 6 & 7 should be answered by those interested in joining the
Conflicts Intervention subcommittee.
- If you are willing to nominate yourself for both subcommittees,
answer all questions.
1. What roles have you served across any Wikimedia projects and
affiliates that you think have prepared you for this role?
2. AffCom members need to manage time, confidentiality, conflicts of
interest, and diverse situations across the global movement. How do you
envision managing these?
3. Members of AffCom serve on one of two subcommittees: Recognitions
OR Conflicts Intervention. Which one of these are you most interested in
serving on?
4. If you are interested in serving on the Recognitions subcommittee,
what do you think makes a group of Wikimedians ready to function together
as an affiliate?
5. If you are interested in serving on the Recognitions subcommittee,
what do you think are the benefits and responsibilities of functioning as
formal affiliates?
6. If you are interested in serving on the Conflicts Intervention
subcommittee, please describe your experience working with conflicts
resolution.
7. If you are interested in serving on the Conflicts Intervention
subcommittee, please describe how you have helped build consensus and
support diversity.
*Step 4*. Once you have completed the above, send an email announcing
your application to *affcom(a)wikimedia.org <http://wikimedia.org>* before
the application deadline.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and/or the
committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone
about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this
call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!
On behalf of the committee,
Jeffrey
User:FULBERT
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