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Job description

Help us build a global network where engineering benefits all people and the planet. 

Engineers Without Borders International is working to bring together the global Engineers Without Borders movement and create a viable network of organisations that together can deliver demonstrable benefit to the world. We have a position available for a forward-thinking treasurer to join our Board of Directors and help us build the organisational infrastructure we need to enable equitable collaboration. If this is you, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for up to one person to join our Board of Directors who is passionate about what we can achieve and is keen to share their skills and expertise to help us realise our goals.

In particular, as a growing international federation we are looking for a Treasurer who has expertise in international organisational structure and infrastructure that enables most effective and efficient use of our funds, maximising our ability to further our charitable aims and allowing us to build on our ambition to equitably support our global membership through fund dissemination. Ensuring that we are sufficiently protected against the risks of fraud, corruption and misuse of funds. Bringing insight into how to set fair, transparent and equitable remuneration in an international organisation. Understanding of the risks and processes related to restricted and unrestricted donor funding, and subgranting.

Experience of international operations and/or international federations is considered essential. Experience of working with or serving on a board is highly desirable. 

Everyone on the board has to be capable of assuming the fiduciary duties of a non-profit director. That includes:

  • Acting for the benefit of others ahead of any particular individuals’ or individual interests.
  • Protecting and stewarding our charitable assets so that we can sustainably continue to provide public benefit.
  • Furthering our charitable purpose to ensure we retain relevancy and continue to deliver effective impact.
  • Ensuring adherence to compliance regulations and where appropriate seeking to lead or follow best practices.
  • Overseeing and supporting executive management to ensure that the organisation’s resources are capable of delivering on the strategy.
  • Setting policy to ensure that we remain true to our mission and operate with integrity.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Engineers Without Borders International’s success is founded on a commitment to embracing diverse cultures, heritages, experiences and opinions to significantly enrich what we do and to foster inclusive decision making. We are committed to selecting candidates based on aptitude and ability, irrespective of gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, nationality, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status or social class. We want to make the recruitment process inclusive and accessible and would be happy to discuss any further support that you may require. Please get in touch with us and we can explore any suggestions you have to improve the accessibility of this process.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send a single PDF including the following:

Your full name and preferred name.
A 200-word statement on why you want to join the Board of Engineers Without Borders International.
A 400-word overview of how you meet the person specification, focusing on relevant skills and expertise.
A 200-word summary of your experience on governing boards and lessons learned applicable to this role.
Analysis of publicly available information:
Three strategic issues for EWB International (300 words)
Three financial issues for EWB International (300 words)
Three questions you would ask if offered a board position (300 words)
Your availability for a virtual interview in September 2024.
Your CV (max 2 pages).
Deadline: 31/08/24

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Posted on: 27 June 2024
Closing date: 31 August 2024 at 11:23
Job ref: Engineers Without Borders International- Treasurer
Tags: Finance, Human Resources, Trustees

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