About the role
Partners in Aid is seeking one or two Board Directors, with a particular interest in recruiting someone who may be interested in undertaking the role of Board Chair in 2025, or being mentored to assume this role in 2026.
The Partners in Aid Board seeks to ensure that our board membership reflects a range of skills relevant to both good governance and the effective operation of international projects. While anyone eager to contribute to a small organisation with a history of more than half a century of contributing to sustainable projects that lead to better lives and further communities' capabilities is welcome to apply, we are currently particularly interested in applicants with expertise in preparing grant applications, business planning or IT (including managing SharePoint). Experience with or qualifications in international development would be an advantage, but is not essential. Applicants interested in the role of chair must have had experience with an international development NGO with no paid staff.
To keep administrative costs down, Partners in Aid does not employ any staff. Accordingly, in addition to adopting a governance role, board members each nominate to undertake some operational responsibilities, such as meeting external compliance requirements, compiling our quarterly newsletter, supporting our IT infrastructure, etc. Generally, directors should expect to commit on average 5 hours a month to this work, in addition to attending monthly meetings.
Joining the Partners in Aid Board provides the opportunity for someone to be simultaneously involved in governance and in hands-on decision-making relating to all stages of the project lifecycle.
Appointment is for three years, with the possibility of re-election.
If you would like further information, or to discuss your suitability, please contact Dan Pagoda (chair) by email at ****** or Dr Cecily Neil (immediate past chair) on (03) 9682 3992.
Please forward your expression of interest to ******. Please include a copy of your resume, including details of any involvement you may have had with not-for-profit organisations, contact details for two referees, and a short note outlining how you believe you can contribute to our organisation.
Please quote in application:
Board Director via Pro Bono Australia.
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