Remote DNS Policy Development Specialist

ICANN; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits

Remote work possible

Travel opportunities

Job summary

ICANN in Washington, DC, seeks a Policy Development Support Specialist to advance ICANN’s mission by supporting the Security and Stability Advisory Committee and related groups. The role combines research, policy writing, and meeting facilitation.

You will draft papers, coordinate working groups, translate technical content for diverse audiences, and manage multiple projects in a cross-cultural, international context, including travel.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct independent research to verify, contextualize, and strengthen working group deliberations and report development.
• Strong written English with ability to translate technical content for non-specialists.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on technical and policy issues related to the DNS.
• Draft background papers, agendas, and presentations for working groups.
• Establish and manage working groups; assist chairs with note-taking and tracking actions.
• Coordinate and facilitate in-person and virtual meetings on technical policy issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Research & analysis

Policy writing

Communication

Project management

Multistakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Office software

Job description

ICANN in Washington, DC, seeks a Policy Development Support Specialist to advance ICANN’s mission by supporting the Security and Stability Advisory Committee and related groups. The role combines research, policy writing, and meeting facilitation.

You will draft papers, coordinate working groups, translate technical content for diverse audiences, and manage multiple projects in a cross-cultural, international context, including travel.