NLSupervisory Board Member, International Development
AkvoRemoteGlobal health and wellbeingDevelopment finance and aid policyManagementFinance
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Why this is on the board
As a member of Akvo's supervisory board you give around 60 unpaid hours a year, but you help decide who leads the organisation, where the money goes and which partners it works with. Those choices determine what all its staff can achieve with their work on water and agriculture in low-income countries. So the leverage lies in the direction of the whole organisation, not in your own hours.
About the role
Two unpaid Supervisory Board positions providing governance oversight and strategic guidance to a non-profit addressing water, agriculture, and climate challenges globally. - Oversee organisational strategy, financial health, risk management, and Executive Board performance through three to five annual meetings. - Provide independent strategic advice on fundraising diversification, partnerships, and digital transformation initiatives. - Appoint, evaluate, and advise the CEO; act as critical s…
Requirements
| Language | English is enough |
|---|---|
| Work authorisation | Unclear |
| Screening | Not mentioned |
| Where you work | Remote · Remote |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated |
| Posted | 15 October 2026 |
| Closes | 30 November 2026 |
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