Duties and responsibilities
The Treasurer will guide and advise the International Board in the approval and review of annual budgets, accounts, financial statements, and advise them on the financial implications of their decisions. The Treasurer will also provide strategic advice to support the Management Team and the Head of Finance and Administration.
Scope of the work:
Keep the International Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities and advise on the financial implications of its strategy and policy objectives
Report on the financial position of PI at International Board meetings and General Assembly drawing attention to key issues in an easily understandable way
Supervise compliance with governance principles and internal structures and relevant local legislation and financial regulations
Provide fiduciary oversight over PI’s financial management
Provide advice and direction on financial policies, procedures, controls, and systems to manage risk and ensure that PI resources are protected
Oversee the process of appointing auditors, and act as liaison between the International Board and the external auditors
Support the Head of Finance and Administration to ensure that the financial information presented to the International Board and General Assembly is accurate and timely and comprehensible to diverse audiences
Support PI in improving accountability and impact
Time commitment:
The International Board usually meets 4-6 times per year, in online/ hybrid meetings lasting four hours (two hours over two days), typically on Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday afternoons (CET)
Regular meetings with the Head of Finance and Administration (in-person or online)
Optional: attendance at an annual global seminar with Board and Staff outside Europe
In total, this will likely mean spending up to one day a month on meetings, correspondence, and representation
The role is not remunerated, but expenses for travel will be reimbursed
What are we looking for?
Experience:
Essential
Experience in financial management and control
It is an unpaid volunteer position
Experience as a Board and General Assembly member in an international or regional organisation with high level familiarity on good governance practices and arrangements
Proven commitment to human rights movements
Preferred
Senior level experience with leadership duties in an organisation like PI or in other non-profit organisations
Previous participation in organisational development processes for non-profit organisations
Understanding of the risks and threats that HRDs around the world face
If you feel that you may be a match and if you are interested and able to contribute to a growing and credible organisation, please:
Apply via :
recruitment@protectioninternational.org
