Recruitment Intern

Introduction

Oxfam Novib is an integral part of a global movement striving for a just and sustainable world. We embrace courageous activists demanding radical change: from addressing injustice in trade and tax systems to advocating for ambitious and equitable climate policies, and championing equal rights for all. Oxfam Novib brings together people, businesses, and governments, challenging them to enact change, both globally and here in the Netherlands.

With a strong constituency of Dutch supporters and over 65 years of experience in international cooperation, Oxfam Novib is recognized for delivering tangible results. As part of the Oxfam confederation, active in 90 countries, we aim to present a powerful and unified voice on the world stage. Together with our colleagues, partners, and local communities, we work towards systemic changes that genuinely improve peoples lives.

Our commitment to the core values of empowerment, accountability, inclusivity, courage, solidarity, and equality underpins everything we do. We embody our feminist principles, values, vision, and responsibilities in our daily work and provide transparent reporting on these matters.

Currently, we are seeking a new member for our Board of Supervisors who shares our vision of a just and sustainable world and who is unafraid to speak truth to power.

Member Board of Supervisors

The Hague

Unremunerated

For the vacancy, we are looking particularly for experience and expertise in:

Business Finance (for example financial management, business administration, audit), Operations and / or Organizational Development

Your role as supervisor

As a member of the Board of Supervisors you have the mandate to assess and oversee the work of the Board of Directors, delivering their management responsibility -independently and thoroughly- through the strategic, planning and implementation stages. Your role is to approve plans related to core policy areas and strategic decisions, to supervise implementation and evaluation of these plans and ensure that strategic decisions are aligned with Oxfam Novib vision, and as always based on a sound analysis of risks. Moreover, as the formal employer of all four directors, you have the collective responsibility to appoint and monitor the functioning and integrity of the directors. Lastly, the Board of Supervisors also acts as an advisor and sounding board to the Board of Directors.

The way of working of the Board of Supervisors

The BoS consists of seven members, who:

• strive for diversity in their membership of backgrounds, skills and competences,
• work in a collegial spirit, while taking an independent and critical attitude towards each other and the Board of Directors,
• have no direct interest in or any relations with the Oxfam Novib foundation,
• display unity: with each member speaking on behalf of the Board of Supervisors to external stakeholders as one voice,
• meets 6-7 times a year as a team, with additional committee meetings.

Who are we looking for?

Preferable qualities of the new member of BoS are the following. You

• fully endorse Oxfam Novib’s mission and values and are excited to contribute, challenge and strengthen Oxfam Novib’s course;
• follow developments in the field of international cooperation and activism and you have a vision and knowledge of global relations;
• proven experience with Finance, Accounting, Audit, Operations or Organizational Development, preferably in a professional and international environment like corporates or family office. Excluded are employees of financial institutions like banks, insurers, pension funds due to the www.eerlijkegeldwijzer.nl
• are able to conduct an open dialogue with the Board of Directors and you can question them critically but constructively;
• have feminist leadership qualities and general managerial experience;
• have a broad social and professional network and you are well connected to current societal development;
• are fluent in English;
• are available for this task for approximately 2-3 half days per month;
• are interested in joining the Financial Committee of the Board of Supervisors.

Equality is the common thread in our work and projects, both internally and externally. Our aim is to create an environment where everyone not only feels welcome, but where diversity is embraced and celebrated. Lets strive together to build a team that offers a rich variety of perspectives, enabling us to achieve an inclusive and inspiring work environment. The Board of Supervisors champions these values and therefore warmly invites people from all backgrounds to apply. Looking at the current BoS team, in particular female candidates are invited to apply.

Recruitment and appointment

Members of the Board of Supervisors are recruited through a public procedure and appointed for a three-year term, with the option of up to two reappointments.

What we offer?

At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of the work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers a great opportunity for you to contribute to our mission – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

The procedure

Interested candidates are invited to apply via our recruitment portal before 21 May 2024. Interviews will be carried out with shortlisted candidates in the second half of June, at the Oxfam Novib office in The Hague. A screening and VOG application will be part of the procedure. For more information about the position or procedure, please contact mariska.bodewes-vanes@oxfamnovib.nl