Commissioners Open Call
Language Sub-Commission 2023/2024

Language Sub-Commission
Is looking for two commissioners to work together on the tasks.

Background
As the largest global students’ association for forestry and environmental studies, diversity is one of our main strengths when it comes to providing a platform to discuss multiple ideas from varying backgrounds and perspectives. However, we acknowledge the challenges that are associated with diversity when it comes to effective communication between members. On the contrary, it has also provided us with the opportunity to learn other languages from native speakers regardless of the language. The official language used in IFSA is English, which will be our core focus. In addition to that, the official languages of the United Nations are Spanish, French, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic. Other languages which are not part of the official languages used in UN can still be considered for the language school program, however, this is dependent on the availability of eligible mentors and interested mentees. The main project of the Language Sub-Commission is the Language school, which connects IFSA students willing to learn a different language from native speakers in IFSA. Through the years, we have had a Spanish Language School and a Korean-English Language School. The other mission is to provide support in translating IFSA material into different languages.

Duties and responsibilities:-
● Find mentors and mentees for the language school.
● Monitor the language school progress.
● Help to produce learning materials to help the language school.
● Coordinate with the TreE-Learning HoSC to create materials to be posted on the
TreE-Learning platform.
● To help with translations, recruit native speakers/proficient speakers of other
languages besides English.
● Determine the need for translation requests for IFSA activities
Skills and knowledge
● Good communication skills
● Genuine interest in learning languages and leading projects that aim to promote
language within the IFSA community
● Organizational skills
Estimated Workload

The average workload is 2-3 hours per week.

How to apply
If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, you first need to ensure that you comply with the requirements. The application consists of a LC verification letter and motivation letter (max. 600 words).

Requirements
In order to apply for a commissioner position you must comply with these
requirements:
● You need to be a member of an IFSA Local Committee and either be an active
student or have graduated no longer than one year ago.
● Good Internet connection, given the fact that all the work as a commissioner is
done remotely.
● Access to a Computer or tablet.
Motivation letter
The motivation letter should cover all the following points and be no longer than 600
words. Note that these points correspond to the criteria that are used to evaluate the
motivation letter.
● What is your background?
○ Introduction: name, age, country, university, current studies
○ LC of membership
● What is your previous experience in IFSA at the regional and local level?
● Why are you interested in applying for this position?
● What is your understanding of the position you are running for?

Application procedure

Send the following items to the sub-commission official email eylul.kulah@ifsa.net with
CC to capacity.development@ifsa.net
● Motivation letter is in PDF format (max 600 words).
● IFSA membership verification (LC verification letter).