Project Lead Vacancy

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The Awesome Green Software Project Lead, Ben Logan, has stepped down from his appointment.

On 21st March, we commence the election process to find a suitable replacement. The election period will close, after 2 weeks, on the 4th April 2024.

Note - This opportunity is open for volunteers from GSF Member organizations only

The Opportunity

Project Lead Responsibilities:

• The PL has overall responsibility for the management of a project.
• PLs SHALL maintain strict impartiality and act in the foundation's interest in performing their tasks.
• Ensure the technical activities of the Group are progressed promptly following the processes and procedures of GSF.
• Organize and run the meetings following the processes and practices of the GSF.
• The work and progress of the Project are appropriately communicated to the WG.
• Facilitate discussion during the meeting, encouraging all members to participate in decision-making.

Project Lead Role Considerations:

• This role requires 2-3 hours per week, including chairing meetings, preparation time, and offline communications.
• PLs must lead empathetically and create a welcoming space for technical and non-technical contributors.
• PLs represent the GSF, so they must ensure benefits are shared among all.

PL Support:

• Elected PLs will receive a wide range of support in fulfilling their duties from their Group GSF Ops team, including their own Project Manager.

The Election Process

Member nominations should be submitted to the GSF WG PM in reply to the circulated email subj: Project Lead vacancy - Election period open. GSF members can self-nominate. Include the following information: The candidate's name and company - identify if it is a self-nomination or the nomination of somebody else NOTE: The use of GSF email lists shall not be permitted for any campaign purposes by candidates. Results: If ≤ 2 names are submitted, they are elected unopposed after the GSF WG PM has reviewed the nominations. No voting occurs. If ≥ 3 names are submitted, it will trigger a *vote, or the project can approve to have 3 Project Leads.

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2 Nominations received, elected unopposed, no voting required.

Project Lead Dr Ahmad Antar (Digital Emissions) Co-Project Lead Dr Abid Ali (Digital Emissions)