[IRPCoalition] Reminder: 2 days left - IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS PROCESS
Sahajman Shrestha
sahajms at gmail.com
Wed Feb 15 13:35:34 EET 2017
* IPRC Steering Committee Member nomination*
I am a graduate in Management with additional Advance Professional diploma
from Television Training Centre Berlin, Germany and basic and advance
training in Television Program Production from various organizations.
Similarly, I have undertaken several leadership roles in Nepali media
especially in television sector. I was one of the pioneer program producers
for the Nepal television, Chief Executive Producer and C.O.O for Image
channel Television, Executive Advisor for Himalaya Television and Creative
director (A/V division) of ECS media group. These placements have enabled
me to develop not only specific media industry experience, but also a
valuable and transferable skill set in this fast-paced and meaningful
social welfare sector using tools of Information communication Technology..
Being ICT practitioner and Television Media person i had attended
IGF2016,Mexico and attended several meetings,workshop of Internet
governance issues.Apart from that I am a executive board member of Freedom
Forum<freedomforum.org>. of Nepal i have quite some knowledge on the aims
and objectives of the IRPC Charter of Human Rights and Principles of the
Internet governance forum. I use to be Media and communication Consultant
of National human righs commission of Nepal. I made several documentaries,
television commercials, public service announcements, Television programs
on Lifestyle and Music videos as well. Furthermore, I worked in the Nepal
forum of Environmental Journalists (NEFEJ) contributing to Media Training,
strategy planning, design and implemented the innovative idea of
sustainable developments to uplift our marginalized communities. In
addition I researched for the organization, liaised with various divisions,
formulated media reports and lead and participated in different
participatory projects meetings. Utilizing my excellent communication
skills, I developed and maintained successful working relationships with
both internal and external stakeholders in different arena.I am a member of
Society of environmental Journalists( SEJ-USA)The Society of Environmental
Journalists is a non-profit national journalism organization created by and
for journalists who report environmental topics in the news media and
International Press Institute (IPI,USA)The International Peace Institute
(IPI) is an independent, international not-for-profit think tank dedicated
to managing risk and building resilience to promote peace, security, and
sustainable development. To achieve its purpose, IPI employs a mix of
policy research, strategic analysis, publishing, and convening. With staff
from more than twenty countries and a broad range of academic fields, IPI
has offices facing United Nations headquarters in New York and offices in
Vienna and Manama..
so I would like to Nominate my self as *a candidate for Steering Committee
Member.I am fully and actively make *commitment to the aims and objectives
of the IRPC Charter of Human Rights and Principles of the Internet.
*Sahaj Man Shrestha*
*ICT media Expert/TV journalists*
*Kathmandu,Nepal,South Asia*
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*Sahaj man shrestha*
*executive Board member,Freedom Forum*
*I.P.President / Nepal Forum of Environmental Journalists(NEFEJ) /
Bhanimandal,Lalitpur,Nepal*
*Phone: 977-1-5153245 <01-5153245>/Mobile:9779851040050
<985-1040050>Email:sahajms at gmail.com <sahajms at gmail.com>,
Twitter:@sahajshrestha/Skype:sahajman, www.freedomforum.org/
<http://www.nefej.org.np/>*
*(Vice-Chairman - Nepal National Committee of IUCN Members)*
On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 11:51 AM, <info at irpcharter.org> wrote:
> IMPORTANT: IRPC STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS PROCESS
>
> *[Steering Committee Member nomination(s) still vacant - please nominate
> yourself] *
>
> This email is an announcement regarding the upcoming Internet Rights and
> Principles Coalition Elections.
>
> There are two open positions for 2017-19: 1) co-chair and 2) steering
> member.
>
> Attached you will find the nomination and election procedure, which
> includes ideal criteria (roles and responsibilities, areas of interest and
> expertise) for each position.
>
> The nominations for these two positions will take place in the next two
> weeks, and the elections period will stay open for three weeks, following
> the nominations.
>
> Co-Chair
> Nominations for Co-Chair are welcome by nominating the individual to the
> list. Co-Chair nominations must be seconded by one other, and also
> announced on the list. (There has been a nomination for Co-Chair seconded
> and announced to the list).
>
> Steering Member
> Anyone who wishes to run for Steering Member can nominate themself
> following the process detailed attached.
>
> Timeline:
> Nominations February 1-February 15, 2017.
> Elections February 16-March 3, 2017.
>
> --
>
> IRPC Steering Committee and Co-Chair Elections, 2017
>
> Proposed Procedure:
> · Invite nominations for both Co-Chair and Steering Committee Member.
> Each candidate provides a short profile statement to include a short bio as
> pertains to their intended role in the Coalition, as well as a short
> statement of how they will work towards the Coalition’s continued success
> and development.
> · Set up a survey monkey and hold elections – or a poll to endorse
> current and incoming officers if nominations not contested - for incoming
> Co-Chair and Steering Committee Member/s.
> · Both Co-Chair and Steering Committee Members to be
> (self)-nominated, a seconder is required.
> · IRPC Co-Chair is on a rotating 2-year, staggered basis. The
> outgoing Co-Chair remains on the Steering Committee for two years.
> · Steering Committee Members (total of 9) are elected for two years
> with a nominal maximum of two terms (4 years). After two terms, an SC
> member either steps down or stands for a renewed two-year term.
> This criterion applies to the outgoing Co-Chair position-holder on
> completion of the succeeding two year term.
> · Steering Committee Members and Co-Chair positions are elected
> independently.
> · The IRPC aims to represent stakeholders of diverse and historically
> underrepresented backgrounds, as well as seeks gender and geographical
> balance.
>
> Qualifications:
>
> Co-Chair -
>
> · Experience with the IGF and/or related internet governance
> consultations and meetings and the IRP Coalition for at least one year.
> · Can demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the IRP
> Coalition’s Aims (see: http://www.intgovforum.o
> rg/cms/dynamiccoalitions/72-ibr)
> · Preferably, demonstrate knowledge of the procedures of the Internet
> Governance Forum
> · Knowledge of the IRPC’s work and output since 2008 and provide
> insights into how they envisage taking the IRP Charter forward based on
> achievements to date.
> · Can provide a vision for how the IRP Coalition can contribute to
> the future of the IGF and advance the IRPC Charter work within the IGF and
> beyond.
> · Able to consolidate ongoing collaborations with partners from all
> sectors and forge new ones.
>
> Steering Committee Member -
> · Experience with the IRPC for at least one year.
> · Demonstrate experience and knowledge of IG related themes, human
> rights and IG Principles in particular.
> · Adherence to the Coalition’s Aims (see: http://www.intgovforum.o
> rg/cms/dynamiccoalitions/72-ibr)
> · Preferably, some knowledge and understanding of the procedures of
> the Internet Governance Forum.
> · Demonstrate a commitment to the aims and objectives of the IRPC
> Charter of Human Rights and Principles of the Internet
> · Indicate what roles and responsibilities they can carry as an SC
> member
> · Able and willing to respond to SC emails and meeting calls in a
> reasonable time.
>
>
> Timeline:
> · Nominations for new officers will open for two weeks starting
> February 1-February 15, 2017.
> · Elections will be open for two weeks starting February 16-March 3,
> 2017. IRPC list members will (i) vote/endorse (if uncontested) committee
> using an online polling tool.
>
>
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