Dear Fellow Depositor

Recruitment of teams

Further to the update published on March 2nd HERE:

We are now recruiting volunteers to fill specific roles on the three different teams. Each are of vital importance in the run up to the next hearing and beyond. Volunteers are also welcome to suggest roles they feel well equipped to fulfil which we may have not yet specified but would nonetheless be useful additions to the team. There is a link to the application form at the end.

There are a few general qualifications for all roles. Each team member will need to:

1. provide full identity particulars to all other team members. While most team meetings will be by Skype, there will be a few physical meetings (where practical given the distances!) and the team dynamics will not work if people do not know who they are working with
2. be on Skype – ideally with video cam
3. genuinely have the time needed to do the role applied for
4. be willing to take responsibility for the tasks/outcomes assigned
5. be a team player by nature
6. have a sense of humour – you’ll need it!

The work is unpaid and non-pensionable! If travel to IOM is agreed to be necessary, subsistence expenses will be reimbursed out the DAG fund. (We are currently negotiating with IOMG lawyers that such expenses will be refunded by IOMG. Sadly there is resistance!)

You are requested to volunteer using the form at the end. Brief descriptions of all roles requiring volunteers are below.

We are moving fast and therefore please apply as soon as possible. We hope to start reviewing applications by the end of the weekend to start working next week. Final recruitment decisions will be the responsibility of the DAG Strategy Team and we are keen to have an embarrassment of riches to choose from.

Many thanks in advance to you all.

DAG Strategy Team

Priority Team 1

Roles:

1.1 Depositor Group Heads
Each Head represents the interests of a particular Depositor Group on the Shadow Committee of Inspection, builds network of Depositor Group members, keeps Group informed and canvasses Group feedback in order to reach concise “Position” for response to SoA. Builds list of Depositor names for possible late May meeting when depositors may be asked to vote on SoA.

Depositor Groups include: Derbyshire, In flight transfer, Foreign Currency, Bondholder (NB no voting power in law), less than £50,000 depositors, more than £50,000 depositors, Business Account etc

We welcome volunteers for Heads of other Groups who believe their interests need to be given more customised attention

1.2 Head of Financial Analysis
Provides high level analysis of accounting and cash flow implications for depositors and IOMG of all possible scenarios: SoA, Liquidation/DCS, DAG preferred solution that might include IOMG loans to KSFIOM etc. Manages possible relationship with independent auditor if verification of analysis is required for legal evidence

1.3 Banker
Develops creative structured finance solution to provide IOMG cash flow to fund 100p/£ solution within possible Constitutional constraints

1.4 Head of Research
Supplements efforts of DAG lawyers to underpin evidence to Court

1.5 Head of PL Communications
Submits DAG et al questions to Provisional Liquidator (PL) and provides rapid feedback of PL answers to DAG through transcripts and website postings. Keeps DAG Strategy up to date on PL mindset and performance with special emphasis on identification of shortfall vs depositor/creditor expectations and evidence of political interference

1.4 Administrator

1.5 Forensic accountants
To be recruited by Head of Financial Analysis but please submit your “CV” now so that he/she can be in touch as soon as appointed

1.6 Legal researchers
To be recruited by Head of Research but please submit your “CV” now so that he/she can be in touch as soon as appointed

Priority Team 2

Roles:

2.1 Writer(s)
Ability to originate and edit copy for letters, documents and press releases.
Ability to digest information quickly and produce drafts within a very short timeframe.
Experience in financial and/or legal writing beneficial.

2.2 Media Spokesperson(s)
Dealing with TV, radio and press journalists face to face and on the phone. An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the key issues although will be thoroughly briefed by media team prior to each individual exposure. Must be UK mainland based although IOM spokesperson also required.

2.3 Lobbyist(s)
Experience in developing and implementing campaigns requiring political support.
Existing relevant media and political contacts essential.
Ensuring key messages reaching influential politicians & journalists in UK, Isle of Man, EU, Iceland.
Supporting central PR campaign.

2.4 Researchers
Liaising with legal team and SCOI to ensure all information reviewed with relevance to PR campaign.
Ability to take issues and use own resources to investigate, define & articulate information of relevance to campaign.

2.5 Media lawyer
Resource to review adhoc correspondence to be sent by DAG to ensure non-libelous in content.
Must have experience and ability to understand objective and revise accordingly if required

2.6 PR team co-ordinator
Resource to assist and co-ordinate all areas ensuring team meetings are organised, minutes and action plans written and adhered to.
Event organiser as required, assisting media activity and general media liaison.
Maintain and enhance media list

Priority Team 3

Roles:
3.1 Head of web site content
Defines web site maps to meet DAG needs and strategy. Works with IT team to implement maps.

3.2 Head of FAQs
Defines question categories and questions based on DAG network interest. Uses DAG Strategy Team available research, DAG web site postings and personal initiative to develop answers to questions. Works with DAG strategy team to finalise initial FAQ list for website posting. Puts in place processes for receiving and responding to subsequent questions

3.3 Head of Fund Raising
Uses DAG network selectively and overall to raise sufficient funds to finance legal, PR and IT expenses. Works closely with Treasurer to ensure fund raising methods fit with legal structure of DAG company limited by guarantee.

3.4 FAQ researchers
To be recruited by Head of FAQs but please submit your “CV” now so that he/she can be in touch as soon as appointed

3.5 Administrator
Timetable management, keeps Team Action Plan updated, posts ALL communications on DAG web sites

3.6 Database administrator
Builds and organises lists of DAG depositors for e mailing, Court submission, voting power

3.7 Head of Welfare & Advice
Advice for new members
Helping DAG members deal with issues relating to KSFIOM

The Application Form for individual roles is HERE

Any queries, please contact us at Recruitment(?)KSFIOMDepositors [dot] org