Board Member

About the role

Board Appointments (International), on behalf of an independent non-profit organisation committed to working in emergencies, protracted crises, and fragile contexts, seeks to appoint two (2) Board Members to join its board. Applications close on October 16th, 2026.

Requirements

• Strategic thinker with the ability to contribute to long-term organisational planning and evaluate competing priorities.
• Inspirational communicator who can serve as a credible ambassador for RET Americas in professional and public settings.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Financially literate with the ability to review budgets, audited financials, and organisational performance data.
• Curious and willing to probe, challenge constructively, and inquire deeply on behalf of the organisation.
• Committed to good governance, including legal and fiduciary obligations of a nonprofit director.

Qualifications

• Alignment with the organisation’s values: Accountability, transparency, and humanitarian commitment.
• Demonstrated engagement in the humanitarian, development, or social impact sector, whether through prior board service, philanthropy, or advocacy.
• Ability to fulfill the Give/Get commitment (details provided during initial vetting and meeting) and bring a meaningful network to the organisation’s resource development.
• Available to prioritise the organisation's board duties, including quarterly meetings and task force engagement.
• Self-aware, principled, and consistent; someone who models the right behaviours and treats all colleagues with respect.

Pay

Voluntary (unpaid).