As World Futures Studies Federation’s Election Committee (WEC), we are writing to invite our members to participate in our upcoming selectionprocess for the Federation’s presidency and executive board. *Presidential Position: Shaping the WFSF global leadership* We are seeking a leader who will: – Guide the WFSF’s strategic vision for a four-year period (with the option of one re-election)- Advance futures studies as a critical interdisciplinary field- Foster global collaboration and innovative thinking about global futures- Represent the Federation at international academic and policy forums- Improve and update the constitution (including the election process)- Subscribe to the following values: transparent, respectful of democracy and inclusivity, responsible, open to innovation and promoting it when it serves improvement. Presidential candidate qualifications – Advanced degree in futures studies, strategic foresight, or related interdisciplinary field and/or minimum of 10 years of professional experience in futures research- Demonstrated publication record and/or record of projects- Proven leadership experience in academic institutions and/or dedicated foresight oriented organisations- Strong international network and collaborative capabilities- Candidate must either be a fellow or enter fellowship process *Executive Board Positions* In addition to the presidential role, we are seeking candidates for executive board positions, with a focus on:- Treasury and formal requirements for accounting- Regional Representation- Legal skills e.g. regarding contracts, agreements, MoU, bylaws, constitution- Organisational development- Communication and membership engagement- IT infrastructure (website, weblists, repositories etc.) Board Member Qualifications – Academic credentials- Expertise in futures methodologies- Commitment to WFSF’s mission of global futures thinking- Proven leadership and collaborative skills- Geographical and disciplinary diversity- Innovation-minded- Two years paying…
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