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The Plateful Café works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities in Lewisham. Our commitment is to reach the most vulnerable people in our community and help them access the support they are entitled to. Refugees will benefit from workshops, training skills and knowledge relevant for catering industry.
As an admin assistant, you will gain experience in providing admin support to several projects at the Plateful Cafe.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic Front of House member to join the team in our exciting new community space! Plateful Cafe is a recently established charity that seeks to help refugees in the surrounding area into employment within the food and hospitality sector. We are opening a community cafe selling delicious Middle Eastern food such as hummus, falafels, salads, okra stew and much more! Our cafe will be staffed by people with refugee status and experiences of forced migration who are being trained to work in the food industry, as well as dedicated volunteers like you. If you are passionate about being part of a community that celebrates a diversity of cultures and delicious food, this is your opportunity to make a difference and join us on our exciting journey with Plateful Cafe.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join the team in our exciting new community space! Plateful Cafe is a recently established charity that seeks to help refugees in the surrounding area into employment within the food and hospitality sector. We are opening a community cafe selling delicious Middle Eastern food such as hummus, falafels, salads, okra stew and much more! Our cafe will be staffed by people with refugee status and experiences of forced migration who are being trained to work in the food industry, as well as dedicated volunteers like you. If you are passionate about being part of a community that celebrates a diversity of cultures and delicious food, this is your opportunity to make a difference and join us on our exciting journey with Plateful Cafe.
Galop - Chair
Galop is seeking a new Chair to lead the Board and form a strong team of passionate Trustees to support the organisation in a period of change to develop and deliver Galop’s life-changing work.
About Galop:
Galop is the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, working with and for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. Run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, the needs of the community are at the centre of everything they do.
The key responsibilities of the Chair of the Trustees include:
- To provide strategic leadership to the Board, including developing the Board as a team
- To lead on the recruitment of a permanent CEO and support with the development of a strategy for the period
- To be an advocate and champion for Galop
- To support and, where appropriate, to challenge the CEO and other Trustees and to ensure that the Board as a whole works in partnership with the staff team
- To lead on ensuring that all decisions are informed by Galop’s values
- To line manage the CEO on behalf of the Board as a critical friend, supporting the CEO including agreeing objectives, and undertaking an annual appraisal
How to Apply:
This post is only available to applicants from the LGBTQ+ community as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 as a Genuine Occupational Requirement.
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to Galop on this appointment. If you believe your values align with those of Galop and you are keen to be pivotal in driving the organisation's strategic vision for finance and property matters, then we would love to hear from you.
To receive the full recruitment pack, which has the details about this role and how to apply, please send your CV to Senior Appointments at Charity People
Timeline:
Q&A Webinar hosted by Galop, where they will share further insights and answer any additional questions you may have. Please register your interest in attending this webinar with your consultant and we will send you a link:
Webinar: 17th April 18:00
Closing date for applications: 9th May
First round interview: w/c 20th May
Final interview w/c 27th May
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.
Citizens Advice Staffordshire North & Stoke on Trent
Admin Volunteer – Biddulph Office
We are looking for one or more administration volunteers to provide admin support to our advisers at Biddulph Town Hall. The office is staffed on Mondays and Wednesdays with a drop-in each morning from 10.30am to 1pm and pre-booked appointments in the afternoons.
Where: Citizens Advice Office, Biddulph Town Hall, High St, Biddulph, ST8 6AR.
When: Minimum of one morning or afternoon per week (3 hours) on a Monday and / or Wednesday.
What will you do?
- Complete an introduction to Citizens Advice and training for your role.
- Help with the day to day running of the Citizens Advice service.
- Assist at drop-ins by greeting clients, assisting clients to fill in a personal information sheet and entering the data onto a database.
- Scan, print, and photocopy documents using a printer.
- Update spreadsheets and databases.
- Any other admin duties as required.
What’s in it for you?
- Gain and build on valuable skills and experience such as communication, admin, IT skills and working in a team.
- Increase your employability.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the advice service which makes a real difference to peoples’ lives.
- Work with a range of different people, independently and in a team.
And we’ll pay towards travel expenses too.
What do you need to have?
You don’t need specific qualifications or skills, but you’ll need to:
- Be friendly and approachable.
- Respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own.
- Have good IT skills.
- Be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection.
- Be willing to undertake training in your role.
Valuing inclusion
Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds, and we particularly welcome applications from racially minoritised people/people of colour, disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people.
If you are interested in becoming an admin volunteer and would like to discuss flexibility around location, time, ‘what you will do’ and how we can support you please contact us.
Contact details
Call or email Margaret Collin to request an application pack. You are also welcome to contact Margaret if you have any questions before you apply.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
The Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) is here for people working to make lasting change, whether in their community, across society, or for our planet.
We support change-makers by sharing the latest thinking and advice. We connect the campaign community to grow solidarity, share ideas, and find common cause. And we act as a powerful champion for the right to campaign.
We are looking for 3 new Trustees to join our Board.
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Birthrights was founded in 2013 with the understanding that at the heart of the poor experiences and outcomes of maternity care for so many, is a consistent failure to listen to the voices of women and birthing people and a complete disregard for their fundamental human rights. Our work has never been more urgent.
Are you excited by Birthrights’ ambitions to work towards long term, systemic change that empowers women and birthing people? This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we embark on a new 10-year strategy.
As our Chair you will work with a dynamic and passionate team of Trustees and Employees who champion the rights of women and birthing people. Come and join our small and caring team of change makers.
Our Board of Trustees meets quarterly, mostly virtually but we like to meet 1-2 times in person either in London or the midlands (as this is nearest to where most are currently based). Our Chair plays a role in supporting and developing our work and Co-CEOs as well so will meet virtually with them between meetings. Papers are prepared in advance and shared electronically. The Board is supported by and Finance and Risk Committee. We expect the time commitment to be 1-2 days per month and the reward to feel huge!
If you have the expertise for this role come and join us to transform birthing experiences for the better.
We would love for you to apply for this role which you can do by visiting our website and downloading the Chair to the BOT recruitment pack for the full information about the role, the requirements, the person specification and more. The details of how to apply for the role are also contained within this pack. You might also want to scroll down this page, to watch a short video showing you more about Birthrights’ work.
Deadline for applications:12:00pm (midday) on 22nd April 2024
Interviews: w/c 6th May 2024. Please let us know of any dates you are not able to make during this week, when you apply.
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Quilombo UK is looking for an IT specialist to join their national volunteering team working from home. By joining QuilomboUK you will be supported and guided by experienced staff and volunteers, who are willing to share their skill set and will provide you with great opportunities for development in many different areas.
What will the role entail?
> Adding new volunteers to google systems
> Managing Passwords
> Google Drive maintenance
> Integrator Management (software that links to MT)
> Whatsapp / Alternatives
> Managing website structure
> Support for online database for interactive products
> Making sure all accounts are safe and secure
> Able to volunteer at least 12 hours a week (preferably 2 days, 6 hours each day) for minimum 16 weeks
Some Skills that are preferred:
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Basic IT skills
- Database management
- Organization
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QuilomboUK is looking for a Production/Live Broadcast Assistant, who loves to join our growing team.
QuilomboUK works with the objective to;
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promote different arts, sports and cultures to encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies
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promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect
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promote good health and wellbeing; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society as a whole
The Production/Live Broadcast Assistant will play a critical role in helping to further develop the public profile of our organisation.
Main tasks:
- Being on hand to assist the rest of the crew during setup, broadcast, and striking of Studio equipment
Skills:
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Previous broadcast or live streaming experience
- Basic knowledge of DSLR/Mirrorless cameras and professional camcorders (e.g. Sony NX100 or similar)
- Basic knowledge of HDMI, SDI, and Cat6 cables, extensions, and adapters
- Basic knowledge of editing and use of Adobe Premiere Pro
Please note that this is a volunteering unpaid role.
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Quilombo UK is looking for a Researcher to join their national volunteering team working from home. QuilomboUK is a not for profit social enterprise that challenges people to think differently and bridge gaps between communities, with the aim of building a culturally rich society, where differences are accepted and celebrated. As chosen among 160 other organizations to work in collaboration with the Home Office on the “Building a Stronger Britain together” project, you will be joining a team, which not only supports the community but also stands up to extremism in all of its forms.
By joining QuilomboUK you will be supported and guided by experienced staff and volunteers,who are willing to share their skill set and will provide you with great opportunities for development in many different areas.
* All applicants are required to fill out the complete contact details when applying for this position.
Main Responsibilities
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Since its creation, Quilombo UK has collected a great amount of information, evidence and items through projects, fundraisers, events etc.
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We are looking for a volunteer to find published materials related to Quilombo’s key objectives, especially cultural and racial diversity, and stereotypes in UK communities. The materials include all types of evidence, articles, journals, newspaper columns, local and global news stories.
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The researcher will help to collect information that can be used as an evidence base to help inform future activities, and also in exhibitions, workshops, and community events.
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We are looking for a self-starter who can source, collect, and share relevant materials independently. You will also be working closely with our volunteers in relevant areas such as Marketing and PR.
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Provide written reports as and when required. To undertake additional duties as required for the role.
General tasks
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Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
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You will need to have good written skills and be able to explain concepts and projects concisely and accurately;
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You will be self-starting and willing to research the various projects that we have carried out and catalogue all the evidence collected
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You will need to have good communication and team-working skills as you will be working closely with Marketing & PR and other volunteers
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Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
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Be computer literate - a good understanding of Microsoft Word is essential and Excel skills are beneficial although support from other volunteers will be provided if necessary
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To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
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Be a strong team player
Desirable
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Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
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Can work without much supervision
Sounddelivery Media is looking to strengthen its board by recruiting new trustees (including a treasurer) with knowledge, experience and insight into at least one of the following areas:
- Charity accounts
- Lived experience of social injustice
- Branding, communications and marketing
- UK Media
- Training and support service delivery
Find the full description of the trustee role in our application pack.
About Sounddelivery Media
Sounddelivery Media is a dynamic charity tackling injustice and inequality. We’re looking to strengthen our board by recruiting new Trustees to take us into the next stage of our development as an organisation.
Sounddelivery Media works alongside people with direct experience of social injustice and inequality to advocate for themselves and their communities publicly by providing training, support and media matches, media meet ups and media opportunities. We work to address representation and diversity of voice in the media, finding platforms for our networks and building long term trusted relationships with journalists.
About our Board of Trustees
Our trustees are volunteers who offer their time, knowledge and experience to oversee and guide the charity and its work. They also make sure Sounddelivery Media is financially sustainable, is run efficiently and professionally and operates within charitable law.
The Sounddelivery Media board meets at least four times a year. These meetings are sometimes face to face but mostly remote. Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year period; and may then be re-appointed for a further three years.
We can arrange training, mentoring and support for new trustees – no previous governance experience is required. As well as skills and experience, we want to hear from candidates who also have the passion, commitment, interest and enthusiasm to fulfil this vital role.
We are fully committed to ensuring it is as easy and comfortable as possible for skilled, talented people who have never previously participated in charity governance to be welcomed onto the Sounddelivery Media board and make a full and equal contribution. We can cover reasonable travel and accommodation expenses, data top-up vouchers and childcare costs to enable full participation.
Our existing board has strong experience in key areas including communication, fundraising, finance, governance and community action.
About you
We’re looking for the following personal attributes:
- A commitment to supporting people with lived experience to advocate for change
- Sound, independent judgement and an ability to articulate your views
- A willingness and ability to devote the necessary time
- A willingness to learn and carry out the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity
trusteeship - An ability to work effectively as a member of a small team
How to apply
If you wish to apply please fill in this short application with a CV and expression of interest in not more that 2 pages why you want to join the Board of Trustees at Sounddelivery Media before Tuesday 9th April 2024.
The expression of interest should set out clearly why you are interested in this role, and the relevant skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to the Sounddelivery Media trustee board.
We will confirm dates for interviews in due course. As part of our commitment to make this process as open and as accessible as possible, we intend to email questions to shortlisted candidates in advance of interviews.
For a full description of the trustee role, please see our application pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Legal Education Foundation (LEF)
A Stronger Sector•Fairer Systems•Smarter Justice
LEF is an independent grant-making foundation, distributing around £6 million a year through our own grants and programmes, and partnering with other funders. We also use our expertise in the arena of social justice law to influence others. The organisation has evolved significantly over the past 12 years since it became an independent charitable foundation, with assets from the sale of the College of Law.
Power, Culture and Inclusion: LEF takes the journey to achieving justice extremely seriously. As a funder we are committed to shifting power in the systems that we are part of. We have a diverse staff team and are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion on our Board. As such we are encouraging candidates with lived experience of social welfare legal issues and where they intersect with structural racism, disability and other forms of discrimination to apply.
About the role: Trustees play an active role in strategic planning, scrutiny, questioning the impact of our work and holding the programmes to account and, where necessary, acting as a critical but supportive friend. They are also responsible for the legal, financial and compliance duties of a Board.
About the new Trustee: LEF is an interesting and rewarding organisation to be part of, and this is a key moment for someone who enjoys finance and strategic thinking to join us. Your financial expertise could come from a wide range of backgrounds and roles: you may be a senior finance person in the not-for-profit sector, or you may have a private or legal sector career in finance and have some understanding of the charity sector. You are also likely to be a qualified accountant but if not, you will need an equivalent amount of knowledge and experience of charity accounting. You’ll also need to bring passion and commitment to our mission, purposes and aims, and willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
Previous trustee experience is not essential.
We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including: age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity and socioeconomic background.
How to express your interest
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Allyson Davies via the info in the Trustee information pack, which also contains more information about the LEF and the requirements of the role, and how to apply. The deadline is 10am on Monday 15 April.
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A fantastic opportunity to build knowledge of the UK asylum system, gain experience of casework and deliver an essential service to asylum seekers.
About the team:
The Public Law team operates within our Legal Access Department, assisting with two main areas of concern:
Supporting asylum seekers housed in unsuitable accommodation, specifically on vessels (such as the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland) and former MoD sites. We provide one-to-one casework for individuals accommodated at these sites, gathering information to support a transfer request to more suitable accommodation, and gathering data and evidence for wider legal challenges to the Home Office’s use of these sites.
Additionally, we support individuals who have received notices that they are being considered for the UK’s Rwanda policy. Similarly, we provide one-to-one casework for these individuals, gathering information that would be essential to challenging removals in the event of another flight to Rwanda, as we saw in June 2022.
As part of this team, you will be able to support clients independently and manage your own time and caseload, while also working as part of a team towards the same goal. So, if you thrive in a collaborative environment and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you!
Role description
Responsibilities:
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Supporting people seeking asylum to understand the process and ensuring that they are able to make their own, informed choices.
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Attend induction, ongoing training and keep up to date with resources and procedure to ensure you can carry out the role effectively and efficiently.
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Working independently and managing your time, sometimes working to tight deadlines
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Taking on new cases each week, whilst also providing ongoing support to existing clients
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Sorting and organising client’s paperwork and accurately maintaining client records
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Liaising with other professionals including lawyers, Migrant Help, and other C4C teams
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Understand the remit of the role, we do not give legal advice, we are a referral mechanism
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Following safeguarding procedures and reporting safeguarding incidents appropriately
We kindly ask that you volunteer a minimum of eight hours per week with this team to ensure that our clients receive the best possible service. Your volunteering hours will be flexible and can be adapted to fit your schedule.
Person specification:
Essential:
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Ability to use spreadsheets, Google Workspace, messaging platforms and secure databases.
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Proven dedication to social justice with a clear understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable populations, or have a willingness to learn about these.
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Ability to work sensitively with a diverse range of clients, demonstrating cultural competence, respect and compassion.
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Experience in efficiently managing high volume caseloads while maintaining a high standard of care and attention.
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Resilience in the face of challenging and emotionally demanding situations, with a positive and solution-oriented mindset.
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Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative.
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Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to people who do not have English as their first language, working alongside interpreters to ensure clients understand the process
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Meticulous attention to detail in documentation and case records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols.
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Professional and dedicated to ensure that the best interests of the clients and Care4Calais are represented at all times
Desirable:
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Proficiency in one or more of the languages spoken within asylum seeking communities, such as but not limited to: Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Dari, Kurdish Sorani, Tigrinya, Amharic.
To apply, please send a CV and brief covering letter outlining why you would like to volunteer with the Public Law team, and why you think you would be suitable for this role. If you have any questions about this or need additional support with the application process for any reason, please contact the recruiter for this team, whose contact details can be found in the attached role description.
Please note applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Due to the volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted, we apologise that we cannot respond to each individual applicant.
Care4Calais is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and recognises that this is invaluable to our ability to serve the communities we support. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including from Black, Asian and Minority-Ethnic communities, people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, and people with lived experience of the UK immigration system.
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We are currently seeking to appoint new Board members to join the International Board of Amnesty International. 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.
Ours is an active organisation made up of inspiring and dedicated volunteers from all walks of life who bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the organization and are passionate about defending human rights. International Board members serve as essential leaders and decision-makers and play a pivotal role in ensuring effective organizational management, long-term impact and success.
We would like to hear from candidates from a variety of professional backgrounds and with particular experience in global governance. The role of International Board member is modestly remunerated and expenses for travel on Amnesty business are reimbursed.
There are currently International Board members from Australia, Germany, Malaysia, Mexico and New Zealand. Interested individuals resident in any of these five countries are not eligible to apply this year.
For more information about the International Board please visit: https://www.amnesty.org/en/about-us/international-board/
PROFILE
We are looking for ONE suitably qualified and motivated International Board Members with the following competencies:
-Governance in other international organisations
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 global governance skills:
-Global Perspective: Demonstrates understanding of global trends, including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) trends relevant to the organization's mission. These trends encompass a wide range of topics including climate change mitigation, promoting workforce and board equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), human rights and good governance critical to ensuring the responsible development and ethical use and transparency of artificial intelligence technology.
-Strategic leadership and execution: Demonstrated experience of successfully implementing organizational strategies in organizations of similar scale and complexity as Amnesty International. Proven track record of ensuring alignment between Board and management for optimal organisational performance, ideally in a Trustee, Board member or senior leadership role.
-Legal and regulatory compliance: Proficient in ensuring the organization's adherence to legal requirements. Experience of working with international organisations to implement policies and standards needed to strengthen governance and accountability.
-Risk management: Comprehensive grasp of the financial, operational and ESG risks linked to organizations with a presence in multiple locations.
-Ethical leadership: Commitment to promoting and enabling principled and value driven leadership, operating with integrity, openness, transparency and accountability.
-Cross-cultural competence: Ability to navigate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Demonstrates a proactive commitment to fostering EDI.
-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 organization.
WHAT'S INVOLVED?
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 organization 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 organization'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 organization;
-Reviewing organizational health indicators and performance information.
HOW TO APPLY
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 [email protected]
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.
We are currently seeking to appoint new Board members to join the International Board of Amnesty International. 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.
Ours is an active organisation made up of inspiring and dedicated volunteers from all walks of life who bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the organisation and are passionate about defending human rights. 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.
There are currently International Board members from Australia, Germany, Malaysia, Mexico and New Zealand. Interested individuals resident in any of these five countries are not eligible to apply this year.
For more information about the International Board please visit: https://www.amnesty.org/en/about-us/international-board/
PROFILE
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.
WHAT'S INVOLVED?
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.
HOW TO APPLY
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 [email protected]
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.