Nominet UK manages the Registry for Internet Names ending .uk. Following successful consultation, Nominet is introducing a revised Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) in autumn 2001 and is seeking independent experts for the DRS panel.
Nominet's Dispute Resolution Service, established in 1997, attempts to mediate between two parties in dispute over the registration of a Domain Name. If mediation is unsuccessful, the case is referred to an independent expert for a decision under Nominet's Rules.
Nominet is now seeking approximately 30 independent experts to evaluate DRS submissions and prepare written decisions on cases. You will be joining a team of highly regarded experts in the field.
Candidates must have a general knowledge of Domain Name issues as well as experience of working on disputes; a legal background is useful but not compulsory. Suitable candidates may be industry figures, those involved in mediation or arbitration, IT consultants or academics with the relevant expertise to decide on disputes.
A fixed fee is offered at £750 per case.
Applications are invited in the first instance by sending a covering letter and CV to:
Sharon Barwood, HR Manager, Nominet UK,
Sandford Gate, Sandy Lane West, Oxford. OX4 6LB.
Or e-mail: recruitment@nominet.org.uk
