Lid Raad van Toezicht en voorzitter – RNW Media

About the organisation

RNW Media is an international media development organisation that harnesses the power of digital media to protect human rights and promote the public interest. We operate in over 25 countries across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, West and East Africa, East Asia, and Central and South America. Our mission includes defending media and internet freedom, as well as the right of every individual to access information and freedom of expression.

With over 75 years of experience, RNW Media has evolved from an international broadcaster to a champion of independent digital media. Together with our partners, we demonstrate how a diverse, resilient, and trustworthy digital media ecosystem can inform people, shift narratives, influence social norms, and drive policy change. This strengthens the essential role of independent media in open and democratic societies.

RNTC, RNW Media’s internationally renowned training centre, provides journalism and media training for journalists, media professionals, and communication experts. Through The Vine, RNW Media’s global network of over 25 independent and public digital media outlets, 80 media trainers, and 10,000 RNTC alumni, we facilitate media coalitions, partnerships, and movements.

RNW Media primarily operates online and has shared office spaces in Amsterdam and The Hague, the Netherlands. Our team consists of 18 professionals from 14 countries. The projected turnover for 2026 is EUR 3.141 million. Our core values are: innovative (fresh), curious, adaptive, synergistic, and inclusive.

Responsibilities

As Chair of the Remuneration Committee, your primary responsibility is to develop clear procedures for the recruitment and selection of the CEO and other members of the Supervisory Board, and to oversee the independence and transparency of RNW Media’s remuneration and compensation policy. Additionally, you will share the following responsibilities with other members of the Supervisory Board:

• Governance and strategic oversight: Oversee the development and implementation of the organisation’s vision, mission, and strategy. Monitor the top management structure, compliance, financial management, and risk management.
• Oversight and support of the CEO: Act as the formal employer of the CEO, responsible for recruitment, performance evaluation, and, if necessary, dismissal. Provide coaching, sounding board, and advisory support to the CEO.
• Stakeholder management: Ensure appropriate engagement with key stakeholders, partners, and donors.
• Contribution and engagement within the Board: Prepare for and actively contribute to meetings of the full Board and committee meetings, offering insights and independent judgment. Dedicate sufficient time to fulfil the role effectively within the Board and committee.

The Supervisory Board’s responsibilities also include:

• Overseeing the societal impact of RNW Media.
• Monitoring the realisation of RNW Media’s objectives.
• Overseeing the development and execution of the organisation’s vision, mission, strategy, and implementation plans.
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Overseeing financial management, including financial planning, reporting, and performance.
• Monitoring risk management and mitigating measures.
• Ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Serving as a sounding board for the CEO.
• Acting as the employer of the CEO, including recruitment, performance evaluation, and dismissal.

Remuneration Committee responsibilities

The Remuneration Committee’s goal is to make the Foundation’s remuneration and compensation policy more transparent and independent, in line with sector standards and principles. The committee also develops clear procedures for the recruitment and selection of the CEO and Supervisory Board members. The committee advises the Supervisory Board and prepares decision-making on remuneration-related matters, including:

• Proposing the remuneration and other employment conditions of the CEO in line with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ DG-criterion.
• Proposing reimbursement for expenses or other costs incurred by Supervisory Board members.
• Proposing recruitment and selection procedures for the CEO and Supervisory Board members.
• Proposing profiles for the CEO (in consultation with the incumbent CEO) and Supervisory Board members.
• Proposing reappointment or dismissal of the CEO and Supervisory Board members.
• Recruitment, selection, and nomination of the CEO and Supervisory Board members.
• Preparing and conducting periodic evaluations of the size and composition of the Supervisory Board and management, and reporting findings to the Supervisory Board.
• Preparing and conducting periodic evaluations of the CEO’s performance and that of individual Supervisory Board members, and reporting findings to the Supervisory Board. The CEO and Supervisory Board members are required to disclose all secondary positions and activities.
• Overseeing the implementation of the CEO’s policy on remuneration and other employment conditions for the Foundation’s employees.
• Advising the Supervisory Board in cases where the management intends to decide on the termination or significant modification of employment contracts for 25% or more of the Foundation’s employees.
• Drafting the remuneration report for approval by the Supervisory Board.

The Supervisory Board ensures compliance with all relevant legal regulations and codes of conduct.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following competencies and experience:

• Previous experience as a member of a Supervisory Board.
• Experience with HR management and organisational change.
• Preferred: Experience working with or for international NGOs and digital media.
• Preferred: Knowledge of and experience in international development cooperation.
• Affinity with RNW Media’s mission and values, and the ability to challenge constructively.
• Socially engaged with a relevant network in Dutch society, preferably with knowledge of and experience with NGOs.
• Interest in RNW Media’s work, social engagement, and commitment to social change.

Skills

• Team player, connector, and strong communicator.
• Curious and eager to learn.
• Transparent and clear in working methods.
• Integrity.
• Strategic and creative thinker, inspiring and goal-oriented.
• Proactive and well-prepared.
• Innovator, capable of thinking outside the box and challenging existing ways of working with a constructive attitude and a positive sense of humour.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in a diverse international team.

Schedule

Members of the Supervisory Board are appointed for a four-year term, with the possibility of a second term. The Board holds approximately 4 to 6 formal meetings per year, requiring preparation time. In addition to these meetings, a Supervisory Board member dedicates around four hours per month to RNW Media. Physical meetings take place at various locations or via videoconference.

Remuneration

All members of the Supervisory Board serve on a voluntary basis. Work-related expenses, such as travel costs, are reimbursable.