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    Risk and Governance Executive - London, United Kingdom - Amnesty International

    Amnesty International
    Amnesty International London, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    As a Board member, you are a committed individual who will bring your expertise and skills to help us deliver our ambitious strategy and advance our mission and vision of a world in which every person enjoys freedom, equality and justice.

    International Board members serve as essential leaders and decision-makers and play a pivotal role in ensuring effective organisational management, long-term impact and success.

    We would like to hear from candidates from a variety of professional backgrounds and with particular experience in fundraising. The role of International Board member is modestly remunerated, expenses for travel on Amnesty business are also reimbursed.
    Fundraising
    To succeed in this role, you will have a proven track record in either a senior executive management or governance role within a commercial or non-profit international organisation


    Essential fundraising skills:


    Experienced in developing fundraising plans and strategies to meet financial objectives and overseeing and approving fundraising strategies, plans and policies developed by others to ensure alignment with the organisation's mission and goals.

    Proficiency in fostering alignment between Board and management for optimal organisational performance, ideally in a Trustee, Board member or senior leadership role

    Financial acumen:
    Understanding of financial management and budgeting to ensure the responsible use of funds.
    Demonstrated ability to set and achieve fundraising targets and milestones. Experienced in reviewing data, assessing how effective fundraising activities are, monitoring and tracking results
    Capacity to adapt to changing fundraising landscapes and employ innovative approaches.

    Relationship building and donor stewardship:
    Demonstrates a proactive commitment to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion.

    Risk management:

    Comprehensive grasp of the financial, operational, environmental, social and governance risks linked to organisations with a presence in multiple locations.

    The International Board is made up of nine members including the International Treasurer, who are elected to office for a three-year term with a maximum of two consecutive terms by the Global Assembly, Amnesty International's highest governing body.

    As an International Board member you will play a key role in setting and monitoring the strategic direction of Amnesty International and ensuring the organisation lives up to its shared vision, aims, and values.

    Key governance responsibilities include but are not limited to:
    Providing high-quality, independent fiduciary oversight of Amnesty International's financial resources;
    Discharging responsibility for strategic leadership, accountability for managing institutional risks, whether financial, operational, reputational, environmental, sector-related or legal;
    Ensuring transparency and accountability and actively holding International Secretariat management to account for delivering the organisation's strategy;
    Appointing and supporting the Secretary General and monitoring their performance;
    Acting as a responsible employer by ensuring there are appropriate policies and procedures in place to care for the welfare of International Secretariat staff, including a safeguarding policy across the organisation;
    Reviewing organisational health indicators and performance information.

    If you believe you possess the skills and qualities needed to succeed in this role please click the Apply for this role' button below and send us your application by no later than 30 April.

    Members of the International Board will be elected at the Global Assembly meeting in August 2024.

    To encourage geographical diversity, Amnesty International's Statute states that there cannot be more than one elected member from any country on the International Board (see Article 24).

    Our diversity is one of our strongest assets. The official working language of the International Board is English. The ability to work in other languages
    especially French and Spanish
    in addition to a fluent command of English is highly desirable.
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