28.380, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Syntax; Translation; Writing Systems: Technical Manager, Internet Corporation For Assigned Names & Numbers

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Subject: 28.380, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Syntax; Translation; Writing Systems: Technical Manager, Internet Corporation For Assigned Names & Numbers

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Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2017 13:23:21
From: Joanna Choo [joanna.choo at icann.org]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Syntax; Translation; Writing Systems: Technical Manager, Internet Corporation For Assigned Names & Numbers

University or Organization: Internet Corporation For Assigned Names & Numbers 
Department: IDN
Job Location: , ---------------- (Telecommute)
Web Address: https://www.icann.org/
Job Title: Technical Manager, IDN Program
Job Rank: Manager; Technical Manager

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Syntax; Translation; Writing Systems; IDN, DNS

Description:

The Technical Manager of the IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) Program will
work with the Director of the IDN Program in the development and execution of
IDN TLD initiatives and projects to facilitate the introduction and
maintenance of IDN TLDs in the DNS Root Zone. Duties include executing
multiple projects under the IDN TLD program, maintaining toolsets,
implementing the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process, administering IDN program
support tasks and undertaking program communications.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage projects under the IDN Program, from among Label Generation Ruleset
for the Root Zone, IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process, IDN Implementation
Guidelines, IDN Language Table Repository, IDN Variant TLD Implementation,
Label Generation Rules Toolset maintenance and others.

- Contribute to additional projects and initiatives across ICANN related to
IDNs, including Universal Acceptance, Email Address Internationalization and
Registrations Data and Services.

- Participate in the preparation of detailed technical reports and
presentations related to the IDN Program for internal and external audiences.

- Present at informational sessions regarding the status of the IDN Program
and its projects.

- Maintain web content for the various projects in the IDN Program, including
internal and community wiki pages.

- Organize and support online and face to face meetings organized by the IDN
Program for its projects.

- Manage the contracting and invoicing processes for all consultants and
vendors working on different projects in the IDN Program.

- Assist in program budgeting and planning, and track program budget and
plans.

- Plan and execute an effective communication plan for the IDN Program.

Essential Job Functions:

- Utilize in-depth knowledge of IDNs, localization, linguistics and related
standards and protocols in the implementation of the IDNs in the DNS Root
Zone.

- Plan, develop, maintain and/or enhance IDN Program related software,
utilities and tools.

- Advise potential IDN ccTLD string applicants on technical and procedural
aspects of their application.

- Execute, in collaboration with team members, several IDN Program projects.

- Identify, design and implement improvements in systems and processes.

- Undertake effective communication to inform and engage internal and external
stakeholders.
Administer and support the budgeting, contracting, planning and execution of
the IDN Program.

Qualifications:

- College degree with preference for a degree in computer science or other
relevant technical field, and preference for an advanced college degree.

- Strong experience in design, development and testing of software and tools,
with Python and Java programming languages.

- Experience of working with Unicode standard with experience in localization.

- Understanding of the Internet Infrastructure, Doman Name System (DNS),
Internet Protocols, including those relevant to IDNs. Knowledge of the IDN
related work being undertaken by ICANN and the community is strongly
preferred.

- Preferably experience with registry operations, including registry-registrar
interfacing.

- Excellent writing skills, with significant experience in writing technical
reports.

- Ability to communicate difficult and sensitive information effectively in
culturally diverse settings.

- Fluency in another language, in addition to English, is strongly preferred.

- Experience in working in an international environment is strongly preferred.

Position will be held remotely in APAC (Asia-Pacific) region.

Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: joanna.choo at icann.org 
Contact Information:
	HR Manager, APAC Joanna Choo 
	Email: joanna.choo at icann.org 
	Phone: 83397300 

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