AssessmentChair

Dutiesofthecommittee:
DevelopoverallassessmenttoolsandmetricsfortheSIGHTprogram,includingwaysto
measureprojectimpact,groupeffectiveness,andsatisfactionofSIGHTgroupvolunteers
Auditing/assessingexistingprojectsandgroups
ImprovingqualityofeachSIGHTproject
Purpose:

AccountableforqualityandimprovementofprojectsandSIGHTprogramovertime.
Keyresponsibilities:
LiaisingwithProjectsSubcommitteetoidentifygroupsandconductoutreachtogauge
impactandassessresourcesneededforgreaterimpact
ConductingresearchtodetermineimprovementstoindividualSIGHTgroupsaswellas
overallSIGHTprogram
CommunicatingrecommendationsbasedonassessmenttotheSIGHTSteering
Committee
Promotinginternalandexternalcommunicationofassessmentresults
ProvidingstrategicadviceandconsultationtoSteeringCommitteeinthedevelopment,
implementation,andevaluationofexistingoperationsandprocedures
Qualifications:
Expertiseinassessmentanddataanalysis
Abilitytosynthesizeandanalyzequantitativeandqualitativedataandpreparereports
effectively
Experiencedevelopingandadministeringsurveys
Previousexperienceinhumanitarianactivities
Supportprovided:
23subcommitteevolunteers,aswellassomestaffsupport

ProjectsChair
Dutiesofthecommittee:
Reachingdecisionsonwhichprojectstosupportandinwhatcapacity
ImprovingqualityofeachSIGHTprojectbyprovidingfeedbacktoprojectproposers
Evaluatingtheperformanceoftheyearsprojectsandprovidingrecommendationsfor
thenextyearincludingeditstotheSIGHTProjectRFP
LiaisingwiththeAssessmentSubcommittee
Purpose:
AccountableforthesolicitationandfundingofSIGHTgroupprojects
Keyresponsibilities:
Conveningsubcommitteemeetings
Reviewingprojectsanddelegatingreviewstothesubcommitteemembersmultipletimes
peryear
Providingfeedbackanddecisionstotheapplicants
UpdatingRFPannually
WorkwithAssessmentSubcommitteetoidentifygroupsforassessmenttomeasure
impactandassessresourcesneeded
Qualifications:

Abilitytobringagrouptoconsensus
Abilitytodelegateworkandmanagevolunteerstodeliverresults
Extensiveexperiencewithandknowledgeofhumanitarian/sustainabledevelopment
projects
PreviousfamiliaritywiththeSIGHTprogram,ideallyaspartofaSIGHTgroup
Supportprovided:
Approximately5subcommitteevolunteers,withmoderatestaffsupport

CommunicationsChair
Dutiesofthecommittee:
StrategiccommunicationswithSIGHTgroups(i.e.newsletter,website,etc.)
PromotionandrecruitmentofSIGHTgroups
Disseminationofinformation,includingbestpractices
Kindlingpassionsandconnectingwithaglobalmovement
Advocatingandsharingsuccesses
Purpose
:AccountableforinternalandexternalcommunicationsfortheSIGHTprogram
Keyresponsibilities:
WorkingcloselywithSIGHTnewslettereditortosuggesttopics,createacommunication
schedule,andexecutestrategiccommunications
BeingthevoiceofSIGHTandpromotingandrecruitingSIGHTgroups
ProvidingcommunicationswithSIGHTgroupsaboutbestpractices
LiaisingwithallotherSubcommitteesinordertoreceiveupdates,information,
suggestions,etc.
Qualifications:
Knowledgeofstrategiccommunicationsandmedia
Experiencedevelopingandimplementingcommunicationsstrategiesthatadvancesocial
change
Superiorwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills
Supportprovided:
Approximately2subcommitteevolunteers,supportfromSIGHTeditor

MarketingandBrandingChair
Dutiesofthecommittee:
Identifying,communicating,andgrowingthebenefitsoftheSIGHTprogramand
volunteerparticipation
Marketing/brandingSIGHTandkeepingbrandevergreen
Enlistingandmanagingprofessionalmarketing/brandingservices
Purpose:

AccountableformaintainingandupholdingtheSIGHTbrand.
Keyresponsibilities:
Workingcloselywithprofessionalmarketing/brandingservicestodevelopmaterials
KeepingtrackofSIGHTbrandusage
ProvidingguidanceonSIGHTbrandusage,includingreachingoutwhenSIGHTbrandis
usedincorrectly

Qualifications:
Priormarketing/brandingexperience
Professional,tactfulcommunicationskills
Attentiontodetail
Supportprovided:
Approximately2subcommitteevolunteers,somestaffsupport

EducationChair
Dutiesofthecommittee:
DevelopingaSIGHTtoolkit
DevelopingeducationrequirementforSIGHTgroups
Facilitatingbasicunderstandingofcommunitydevelopment
ProvidingclearsupportanddevelopingtemplatesforSIGHTgroupsandSIGHTprojects
Providingeducation/exposuretomainstreamdevelopmentactivities
Purpose:
AccountableforeducationofallSIGHTgroups
Keyresponsibilities:
Conveningsubcommitteemeetings
Overseeingresearchanddevelopmentofeducationalmaterials
Continuallyseekingoutneweducationaltopics,themes,andapproaches
ProvidingeducationalmaterialsforEventsSubcommitteeuse
Qualifications:
Strategicthinker
Strongresearchskills
Knowledgeof/experienceincommunitydevelopment
Abilitytocontemplaterealimpact
Abilitytodelegateworkandmanagevolunteerstodeliverresults
Familiaritywithmainstreamhumanitarian/developmentactivities
Teamplayereagertoworkforthecommongood
Supportprovided:
Approximately34volunteers,somestaffsupportincludingSIGHTToolkit
Consultant

EventsChair
Dutiesofthecommittee:
Connectingwithrelevantconferencesandevents
Developingcommunityengagementworkshops
DevelopinglargeeventforSIGHTandothers
Participatinginmainstreamconferencesandevents
Purpose:

AccountableforSIGHTssupportofarangeofeventsoverthecourseoftheyearthat
sparknewinterestinSIGHT,provideeducation/trainingforSIGHTvolunteers,publicizeSIGHT
achievementsandlessonslearned,anddeveloptheSIGHTcommunity.
Keyresponsibilities:
Conveningsubcommitteemeetings

Reachingdecisionsonwhicheventstosupportandinwhatcapacity
Overseeingeventengagement
OverseeingresearchanddevelopmentofalargeeventforSIGHT
RepresentingSIGHTatevents,asneeded
LiaisingwithHACEventsSubcommittee,aswellasotherSIGHTSubcommittees
Evaluatingtheperformanceoftheyearseventsandprovidingrecommendationsforthe
nextyear
Qualifications:
Abilitytobringagrouptoconsensus
Strategicthinker
Abilitytodelegateworkandmanagevolunteerstodeliverresults
KnowledgeofIEEEeventsand,ideally,externalhumanitarianevents
PreviousfamiliaritywiththeSIGHTprogram,ideallyaspartofaSIGHTgroup
Abilitytotravelinternationally
Supportprovided:
Approximately5subcommitteevolunteers,somestaffsupport

PartnershipChair
Dutiesofthecommittee:
Facilitatingthecreationofnewrelationships
ConnectingwithRegion/Section/Societyhumanitarianefforts
Partneringwithorganizationsforsupport
ConnectingcommunitiesthroughNGOsanddonors
LiaisingwithIEEEprogramssuchasEPICSandSmartVillage
Supportingtheidentificationoffunding/supportsources
Jointsponsorship/engagementwithexternalorganizations
Purpose:

AccountableforkeepingtrackofallrelationshipandpartnershipactivityontheSIGHT
programlevel,ensuringthatexistingrelationshipsaremaintainedandthatnewrelationshipsare
cultivated.
Keyresponsibilities:
Conveningsubcommitteemeetings
Stayingabreastofallactualandpotentialrelationshipandpartnershipactivityonthe
SIGHTprogramlevel
BeingawareofIEEERegion/Section/Societyhumanitarianefforts
BeingSIGHTpointofcontactforE4C
LiaisingwiththeHACPartnershipSubcommittee
Qualifications:
ExtensiveknowledgeofIEEEanditsOUs
Strongnetworkingandinterpersonalskills
Largepersonalnetwork
Abilitytocommunicateinatimelymannerwithvolunteerleadersandstaff
Teamplayereagertoworkforthecommongood
Previousexperienceinhumanitarianactivities

Supportprovided:
Approximately3subcommitteevolunteers,somestaffsupport

CommunitiesofPracticeChair
Dutiesofthecommittee:
BuildingCoPs
Helpingevolveprojects/ideasintoCoPs
ConnectingSIGHTgroupprojectideastoCoPs
Purpose:

Accountableforleadingthedevelopmentofcommunitiesofpractice(CoPs)for
SIGHT.
Keyresponsibilities:
Conveningsubcommitteemeetings
Overseeinginitialandongoingresearch
LiaisingwithexistingCoPstodeterminebestpractices
ReportingonprogresstoSIGHTleadershipandstaff
Qualifications:
Strategicthinker
Strongresearchskills
KnowledgeoforexperienceinCoPsextremelyuseful
Previousexperienceinhumanitarianactivities
Supportprovided:
Approximately3subcommitteevolunteers,somestaffsupport

AwardsandRecognitionChair
Dutiesofthecommittee:
Developing,maintaining,andevolvingawardsforSIGHTactivities
Recognizingandrewardingvolunteers
Purpose:

Accountablefordevelopingandimplementinganawardsandrecognitionprogramfor
SIGHT.
Keyresponsibilities:
Conveningsubcommitteemeetings
Creatinganinitialawardsandrecognitionprogram
Overseeingnominationandawardprocess
Evaluatingtheprogramprocessandresultsandprovidingrecommendationsforthe
followingyear
Qualifications:
Abilitytobringagrouptoconsensus
Abilitytoquicklydevelopaprototypeprogramandexecuteit
Abilitytodelegateworkandmanagevolunteerstodeliverresults
Previousawardsand/orrecognitionexperiencepreferred
Supportprovided:
Approximately5subcommitteevolunteers,somestaffsupport

VolunteerManagementandEngagementChair
Dutiesofthecommittee:
Creatingvolunteermanual
Supportingvolunteers
Cultivatingvolunteers
Purpose:
AccountableforthedevelopmentandcultivationofvolunteerleadersforSIGHT
Keyresponsibilities:
ProvidingguidanceforSIGHTvolunteerleaders
Developingapipelineofvolunteerswithleadershippotential
Connectingvolunteerleaderstoresources,people,andusefulinformation
Evaluatingtheprogramprocessandresultsandprovidingrecommendationsforthe
followingyear
Qualifications:
Abilitytoquicklydevelopaprototypeprogramandexecuteit
Abilitytodelegateworkandmanagevolunteerstodeliverresults
Volunteermanagementexperiencepreferred
Strongnetworkingandinterpersonalskills
Supportprovided:
Approximately23subcommitteevolunteers,somestaffsupport

OperationsChair
Dutiesofthecommittee:
GuidingnewSIGHTgroups

SupportingthelifecycleofSIGHTgroups
DaytodaycommunicationwithSIGHTgroups
ReviewingnewSIGHTgrouppetitions
FollowingupwithSIGHTgroupactivities,includingensuringthatSIGHTgroupshave
mettheiroperatingrequirements
SpecialsupportforstudentSIGHTgroups
Purpose:
AccountablefortheestablishmentandcontinuedoperationofSIGHTgroups
Keyresponsibilities:
ResponsibleforreviewingandcommunicatingrecommendationsforSIGHTgroup
petitions
Overseeingreporting(includingannualreport)andallotheroperatingrequirements
SupportingSIGHTgroupsandprovidingadditionalsupportforstudentSIGHTswhen
needed
AssistinginthecreationofaprojectforSIGHTgroupsintheirinfancy
Qualifications:
Abilitytobringagrouptoconsensus
Strategicthinker
Abilitytodelegateworkandmanagevolunteerstodeliverresults
PreviousfamiliaritywiththeSIGHTprogram,ideallyaspartofaSIGHTgroup
Priorhumanitarianprogram/projectexperience

Supportprovided:
Approximately34subcommitteevolunteers,moderatestaffsupport