International Council of Archives

PRESIDENT (Code:  EB1)

The Presidency is the top post in the organization's leadership and comes first in the order of protocol. The President chairs the meetings of the major governance bodies, namely the Annual General Meeting, the Executive Board and the Management Commission. In addition, the President is expected to act as ICA's principal Ambassador throughout the world, influencing officials at the highest level in national governments and major international organizations and attending, by invitation, events organized by the regional branches and sections. The President works closely with the Secretary General, who acts as the operational head of the organization, especially in the preparation of governance meetings and in the communication of key high-level messages to members and external stakeholders.

The post calls for a blend of political and diplomatic skills, a respect for cultural diversity, a wealth of professional knowledge, and an awareness of the changing global environment in which ICA operates. Communications skills of a high order, in speech and on paper, are essential. It is highly desirable to have a fluent command of ICA's two working languages, and knowledge of other languages will be an advantage. Although the Secretary-General attends to all operational matters, the duties of President are nevertheless onerous, and will require a large part of the successful candidate's time.   

The term in office will last for two years, starting from the AGM in Brisbane, August 2012.

VICE-PRESIDENT PROGRAMME (Code: EB4)

The Vice-President has ultimate responsibility for projects and other initiatives that are included in the ICA's professional programme, and also for the alignment of these activities with the organization's strategic objectives. The post-holder chairs the Programme Commission (PCOM) and, with the support of the Deputy Secretary General (Programme), ensures that decisions to fund or to endorse particular projects are taken by PCOM in accordance with clear criteria, which are impartially and transparently applied.  Liaison with the regional branches and sections forms another significant part of the role. The post-holder also develops partnerships with other organizations with similar objectives for mutual benefit.

The post-holder must have an ability to focus on key strategic goals, a grasp of programme and project management, detailed professional knowledge, and a strong commitment to cultural diversity.

The term of office is for two years, renewable up to three times, starting from the AGM in Brisbane, August 2012.

VICE-PRESIDENT MARKETING AND PROMOTION (Code: EB5) 

The Vice-President has the remit of marketing and promoting ICA as an organization, as well as its products and services, to the global archival community and external stakeholders, including grant-awarding bodies and possible sponsors. The role encompasses marketing and promoting ICA at professional conferences and events but also identifying opportunities for securing funds from other bodies, including the private sector. The Vice-President will play a leading role in the search for new sources of revenue to supplement the membership dues. The post-holder works closely with the Secretary General, who is responsible for the organization's communications and logo, and (s)he is expected to develop marketing campaigns that are based on ICA's powerful brand and that use its global network. 

This post requires great versatility, combining knowledge of ICA's products and services with an ability to market them to a wide range of professional and external audiences. The post-holder should demonstrate a passion for ICA and a commitment to its fundamental values. 

The term of office is for two years, renewable up to three times, starting from the AGM in Brisbane, August 2012.

MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMISSION (Code:  AC 2, AC 3)

There are two vacant posts on the Audit Commission.

Members of the Audit Commission contribute to the development of the Commission's annual work programme and undertake specific pieces of work under the direction of the Chair. They are also expected to comment on work done by other members of the Commission and to help draw up recommendations for improvement. They may also be asked, by the Executive Board or the Secretary General, to undertake independent assessments of major organizational developments.

All members of the Audit Commission need to have some previous experience of the international archival scene. They need to combine an eye for detail with an ability to draw impartial conclusions from a body of evidence.

The term of office is for four years, renewable once, starting from the AGM in Brisbane, August 2012.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ABOVE POSTS

Individuals who come from institutions in category A or associations in category B are eligible for election for these posts. They must have the support of the institution, in which they are based, to spend a significant part of their time working for ICA for the period concerned.

Successful candidates will ordinarily be expected to fund all their own travel, although ICA may be able to offer some support for an elected officer from the developing world.  It is also necessary to have a good command of at least one of the ICA's working languages (English or French), although special arrangements may be possible for successful candidates who prefer to work in another language.