The Young Professionals Co-ordination Team (YPCT) is seeking nominations for 2 positions from all eligible IET Young Professionals for the 2011/12 session (beginning October 2011) for a period of 3 years. Details of the role and composition of the YPCT are detailed below. For more information about the YPCT and its current composition please visit our website.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for election to the YPCT, the nominee should have, within the last two years:
(a) completed a term of office on an IET Board, committee or Council, or;
(b) held an executive role in a TPN Executive Committee, YMS or LN Committee.
It is preferred that one or more executive roles have been held for a combined period of three years to coincide with the term of the office above.
To be eligible for election to the YPCT, the nominee will not concurrently (once the term begins):
(a) be an office holder on any IET Board or reporting committee, BoT or Council;
(b) hold an executive position on a TPN, YMS or LN committee.
Applicants from Africa, Middle East, Europe (outside UK) and the Americas are strongly encouraged to apply as these regions are currently not represented by the YPCT and will be looked upon favourably. Applicants from all other regions are still encouraged to apply.
Application
If you are interested in standing for election to the YPCT, please apply in writing to the Young Professional & Volunteer Engagement Manager at volunteer@theiet.org. Your application should include a brief Curriculum Vitae, and a supporting statement not exceeding 300 words explaining how you will add value to the YP Community through your involvement with the YPCT.
Additionally, letters of support from employers (confirming commitment to travel periods) and or local networks will be look upon favourably.
Applications should be received no later than the 6th September 2011 and YPF voting will take place the following two weeks afterward this deadline. Nominees will be notified of the outcome shortly after.
If you know of anyone who may be interested in applying but has not received this email, please forward it on to them.
I look forward to hearing from you.
David Leong
Chair, Young Professionals Coordination Team
The IET
youngprofessionals@theiet.org
www.theiet.org/volunteers/young-professionals/index.cfm
