The Million Wiki Project/Candidates

The Million Wiki Project

Please visit the official project page to read more about the project.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate grant applications from individuals or affiliates applying for funding to carry out their projects.
Ensure that proposals align with the project's objectives and contribute to enriching Wikimedia projects in different languages.
Set criteria and guidelines for grant selection, considering factors such as impact, feasibility, and community relevance.
Make decisions on approving or rejecting grant proposals based on the evaluation process.
Monitor the progress of approved projects, provide support, and ensure they adhere to the agreed timelines and budgets.
Conduct periodic reviews of grant recipients' final reports, evaluating the outcomes and impact of their projects.

Membership Criteria

Requirements:

1. Sufficient facility with Arabic, English (United Nations languages), for reviewing and discussing grant proposals in Arabic and other languages.

2. Experience with the Wikimedia movement, including experience contributing to at least one Wikimedia project.

3. Experience with Wikimedia programs, in addition to contributions to the online projects and has made at least 50 contributions last month.

4. Committee members must understand and value diversity, including cultural, linguistic, and gender differences.

5. Commitment to Friendly Space Expectations, and to engaging in supportive dialogue with applicants and grantees.

6. Consistent record of constructive engagement in community discussions, and an orientation toward collaborative problem solving.

7. Committee members must be volunteers who are not paid by the Wikimedia Foundation or any Wikimedia Affiliate. No WMF or affiliate staff may join the committee while they are serving in paid roles.

We would love if you had:

1. Experience implementing programs that incorporate, understand and value diversity, equity including cultural, linguistic, and gender differences.

2. Relevant expertise, such as organizational development, institutional partnerships, or volunteer management.

3. Experience reviewing annual plan grant proposals, or significant experience reviewing other types of grant proposals.

4. A demonstrated commitment to sharing skills and experience and helping others in the Wikimedia movement grow.

5. Increasing geographic, gender, or age diversity, or experience with different Wikimedia projects not yet represented.

6. Competence in reading and speaking in multiple languages including but not limited to Arabic and English.

Submit your Application

You can submit your application using the template below. Please follow these steps:

Enter your username in the field below and click on the button.
Fill all the requested information and publish the page.
The application will be closed by 30 November 2024.

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