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International Board Member - Fundraising |
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We are looking for ONE suitably qualified and motivated International
Board Members with the following competencies:
· 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. Experience in the non-profit
sector is welcomed but not essential.
Essential fundraising skills:
· Strategic vision: 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.
· Results-driven: Demonstrated ability to set and achieve fundraising
targets and milestones. Experienced in reviewing data, assessing how
effective fundraising activities are, monitoring and tracking results ?
receiving and reviewing reports and suggesting changes if needed.
· Adaptability: Capacity to adapt to changing fundraising landscapes and
employ innovative approaches.
· Relationship building and donor stewardship: Proficient in cultivating
and maintaining strong connections with donors, members, supporters
and key stakeholders. Ability to implement effective stewardship
practices to build lasting relationships with donors.
· Cross-cultural competence: Ability to navigate and collaborate with
diverse stakeholders. 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.
· Ethical leadership: Commitment to promoting and enabling principled
and value driven leadership, operating with integrity, openness and
transparency.
· Diplomacy: Strong diplomatic skills to represent the organisation
effectively in international settings. Provides an independent
perspective gained from working in other international organisations to
positively challenge the organisation.
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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.
For a detailed role and person description please view the attachment
at the bottom of the page.
Key governance responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Ensuring Amnesty International complies with its governing documents
(the Articles of Association), UK company law, charity law, the Amnesty
International Statute any other relevant legislation or regulations;
· 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.
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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.
Accepted candidates will be asked to complete a nomination form
which must be submitted by the nominations deadline of 16 May 2024.
Members of the International Board will be elected at the Global
Assembly meeting in August 2024.
If you have any questions about the application process please contact
amnesty.careers@amnesty.org
WHO CAN APPLY?
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. We welcome applications
from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, physical
ability, faith or other elements of identity or background from all around
the world. 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.
Candidates with relevant experience external to Amnesty International
are especially encouraged to apply.
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