ECF Vacancies
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:04 am
Vacancies
The English Chess Federation (ECF) is seeking to appoint a number of officers as shown below. Reasonable expenses incurred in fulfilling the duties of the post will be reimbursed. Anyone wishing to discuss these posts should contact the ECF Office or the listed contact.
International Ratings Officer (IRO)
Applications are sought for this important post, to start immediately. Applications should be made by 18th March 2012 to: Chris Majer, Manager of Grading and Rating –
[email protected]
General view of the work involved for the ECF IRO
Each Federation is expected to nominate a person who is the go-between for the Federation and FIDE in relation to rating and related matters. These “related matters†include:
• All work associated with preparation and submission of FIDE title claims; this includes the checking of validity of the title norm certificates.
• Advising players, arbiters, organisers and others concerned of their target performances required by FIDE regulations to achieve title norms and titles.
• Advising players and organisers on rating enquiries: dealing with such enquiries that arise; this will require a thorough understanding of the operation of the FIDE Rating System.
• The maintenance of a schedule of events run under the auspices of ECF and registered as FIDE rated events: notification of registered events to FIDE following event organisers’ requests.
• The drafting of all invoices for ECF Secretariat to send to event organisers showing the extent of their liability for rating fees.
• The maintenance of part rating lists publishing this list on the web and the distribution of this information and its implications to event organisers on request.
• The submission of rating reports and any title norm certificates to FIDE for every rated event under the umbrella of the ECF.
• Liaising with events to enforce that they enforce the regulation that all players in FIDE rated events are members of a national federation.
Further details of FIDE rating and title regulations can be found at: http://www.fide.com/info/handbook?id=10&view=category
The IRO reports to the ECF Manager of Grading and Rating and should keep him informed of progress, issues, etc. The IRO will also be required to liaise with the International Director on title and rating aspects and consideration of any proposed changes.
Controller, Counties Rapidplay Championships
The ECF is looking for an ambitious organiser who would like to take on the Counties Rapidplay Championships and reinvent them from 2012-13 onwards. (The 2011-12 event is being organised by the SCCU)
Proposals should be sent to the Director of Home Chess on [email protected]
Strategic Planning Officer (SPO)
The tasks of the SPO are to draft an annual Business Plan, Long-Term Strategic Plan and Achievement Report. In practice, when I carried out the role, I had an open invitation to attend Board and Council meetings as part of the process of understanding what the Federation was trying to achieve and the issues confronting it. It was excellent preparation for my current role. If you have an interest in shaping the future of English chess and can produce clear, well thought-out documents, this may be the role for you. Reports to the Chief Executive. Email enquiries may be addressed to – [email protected]
Alternate Directors
The Board considers that it is desirable for each executive director to have a named “Alternateâ€. These persons are kept informed of Board developments, with a particular eye to being able to stand in for their respective director in the event of illness or absence (e.g. holidays). In the absence of the main director, the Alternate is entitled to attend Board meetings and vote on behalf of the main director. Currently, Alternate Directors are sought in the following areas:
• Chief Executive
• International Chess
• Marketing
• Finance
Email enquiries may be addressed to – [email protected]
The English Chess Federation (ECF) is seeking to appoint a number of officers as shown below. Reasonable expenses incurred in fulfilling the duties of the post will be reimbursed. Anyone wishing to discuss these posts should contact the ECF Office or the listed contact.
International Ratings Officer (IRO)
Applications are sought for this important post, to start immediately. Applications should be made by 18th March 2012 to: Chris Majer, Manager of Grading and Rating –
[email protected]
General view of the work involved for the ECF IRO
Each Federation is expected to nominate a person who is the go-between for the Federation and FIDE in relation to rating and related matters. These “related matters†include:
• All work associated with preparation and submission of FIDE title claims; this includes the checking of validity of the title norm certificates.
• Advising players, arbiters, organisers and others concerned of their target performances required by FIDE regulations to achieve title norms and titles.
• Advising players and organisers on rating enquiries: dealing with such enquiries that arise; this will require a thorough understanding of the operation of the FIDE Rating System.
• The maintenance of a schedule of events run under the auspices of ECF and registered as FIDE rated events: notification of registered events to FIDE following event organisers’ requests.
• The drafting of all invoices for ECF Secretariat to send to event organisers showing the extent of their liability for rating fees.
• The maintenance of part rating lists publishing this list on the web and the distribution of this information and its implications to event organisers on request.
• The submission of rating reports and any title norm certificates to FIDE for every rated event under the umbrella of the ECF.
• Liaising with events to enforce that they enforce the regulation that all players in FIDE rated events are members of a national federation.
Further details of FIDE rating and title regulations can be found at: http://www.fide.com/info/handbook?id=10&view=category
The IRO reports to the ECF Manager of Grading and Rating and should keep him informed of progress, issues, etc. The IRO will also be required to liaise with the International Director on title and rating aspects and consideration of any proposed changes.
Controller, Counties Rapidplay Championships
The ECF is looking for an ambitious organiser who would like to take on the Counties Rapidplay Championships and reinvent them from 2012-13 onwards. (The 2011-12 event is being organised by the SCCU)
Proposals should be sent to the Director of Home Chess on [email protected]
Strategic Planning Officer (SPO)
The tasks of the SPO are to draft an annual Business Plan, Long-Term Strategic Plan and Achievement Report. In practice, when I carried out the role, I had an open invitation to attend Board and Council meetings as part of the process of understanding what the Federation was trying to achieve and the issues confronting it. It was excellent preparation for my current role. If you have an interest in shaping the future of English chess and can produce clear, well thought-out documents, this may be the role for you. Reports to the Chief Executive. Email enquiries may be addressed to – [email protected]
Alternate Directors
The Board considers that it is desirable for each executive director to have a named “Alternateâ€. These persons are kept informed of Board developments, with a particular eye to being able to stand in for their respective director in the event of illness or absence (e.g. holidays). In the absence of the main director, the Alternate is entitled to attend Board meetings and vote on behalf of the main director. Currently, Alternate Directors are sought in the following areas:
• Chief Executive
• International Chess
• Marketing
• Finance
Email enquiries may be addressed to – [email protected]
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