A Call for Candidates | Family Network

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A Call for Candidates

Dear WBGFN members,

As we approach the end of this fiscal year at WBGFN, we are officially starting the process of selecting new candidates for positions in the Executive Committee (EC) and Nominating Committee (NC) for the next year, FY24.

Background

The World Bank Group Family Network (WBGFN) is a volunteer-driven organization of the spouses and partners of WBG staff with headquarters in Washington DC and a presence in more than 70 country office locations. WBGFN shares helpful relocation information with members in both the Washington DC area and abroad, and establishes a supportive network through social, cultural, educational and advocacy programs.

About the Executive Committee (EC) and Nominating Committee (NC)

The EC member and the NC member are volunteer positions with a term of 1- 2 years. The EC members are representatives of the organization with a fundamental role to provide leadership to ensure that WBGFN objectives, services and programs reflect its membership’s changing needs and interests. The NC member is responsible for screening, interviewing and selecting potentially qualified candidates to serve on the EC and NC.

General criteria for EC and NC members

Applicants must be WBGFN members and volunteers to be eligible
Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team
High level of engagement in WBGFN activities
Committed to the WBGFN mission
Communicate in an effective and respectful manner
No conflict of interest as defined in the WBGFN bylaws

Duties and responsibilities (EC members)

To act in the best interest of WBGFN and adhere to bylaws / relevant guidelines
To be accountable to the membership regarding the development of WBGFN
To provide strategic direction to the EC and operational overall functionality of the organization (WBGFN)
Required to attend the EC meetings, at least once a month
To convene special meetings as needed
To serve as liaison between EC and the team leads of programs or activities

To support WBGFN activities through active engagement that includes attendance whenever possible

Lead strategic planning and exercise supervisory responsibilities as required

Duties and responsibilities (NC members)

To review the policies and procedures of the NC
To oversee the EC and NC recruitment and succession planning in accordance with the selection criteria
To establish a formal and transparent procedure for the appointment of EC and NC members
To be available for meetings as called by the Nominating Chair
To aid in the publication of the proposed slate

Deadline to apply was by March 6, 2023:

Your full name
Recent ID photo
Short bio
E-mail contact
Position applying for (EC or NC)
Why you think you will be a good candidate

Once your application is received, the NC will select candidates to interview. Kindly be informed that the positions offered are subject to final approval by the FY23 Executive Committee.

Kind regards,

Nominating Committee