Treasurer of Protection International AISBL (unpaid volunteer position)

Job title:

Treasurer of Protection International AISBL (unpaid volunteer position)

Company:

Protection International

Job description

Role: Treasurer of Protection International AISBL (unpaid volunteer position)Location: GlobalMandate: Three-year term, renewable twice Starting date: February 2025 or soon thereafter Guider: Chairperson of the International BoardAbout PIProtection International (PI) is an international non-profit association that contributes to the improvement of the protection of human rights defenders throughout the world. PI provides tools to develop human rights defenders’ capacities to manage their own security in the face of risks, threats and attacks and work in favour of human rights and democracy in their respective countries or regions. PI seeks to contribute to a situation where human rights defenders are recognised as legitimate actors for social change and to an environment where they can exercise their right to defend human rights.Protection International is registered as an AISBL in Belgium, but primarily works where protection of human rights defenders is needed. PI has long-term presence in several countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.Under its Global Strategy 2024-2028, PI will continue to decentralise, strengthening Regional Hubs that work in a flexible manner across several countries.The role of a TreasurerPI is looking for a Treasurer to serve as a statutory director of Protection International AISBL. In this role, the Treasurer oversees all aspects of Protection International’s finances and keeps its International Board up to speed on the financial health of the organization so that they can make better decisions. The Treasurer will be part of a multi-national and diverse group of experts who collectively work towards the improvement of the protection of human rights defenders throughout the world.Role

• Protection International AISBL is an international non-profit association, subject to Belgian law, with several branches and subsidiaries internationally
• The Treasurer is member of the International Board, which reports to Protection International’s Gen- eral Assembly
• International Board members are responsible for both the governance of Protection International’s Regional Hubs and for oversight of staff based in Brussels
• The working language of the International Board is English

Duties and responsibilitiesThe 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.The scope of work of the Treasurer is as follows:

• 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 audi- ences
• Support Protection International 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 represen- tation
• The role is not remunerated, but expenses for travel will be reimbursed

What are we looking for?ExperienceEssential

• Experience in financial management and control

• 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 Protection International or in other non-profit organisations

• Previous participation in organisational development processes for non-profit organisations
• Understanding of the risks and threats that human rights defenders around the world face.

Skills & Knowledge

• Formal education within the field relevant for finance and management

• Integrity, credibility, ethical behaviour and passion for realisation of PI’s vision and mission
• Committed to promoting a culture of excellence and transparency
• Objectivity and independent thinking with a forward-looking perspective and clear strategic vision
• Exhibits strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities to be able to foster good relations with International Board members, auditors, staff and the wider movement
• Demonstrates tact, respect, and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively
• Communicating complex financial information in a simple and engaging way to non-financial audi- ences and non-English speakers
• Coaching skills and ability to motivate and develop the finance function

• Understanding of legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities.

Languages

• English is mandatory

Expected salary

Location

Belgique

Job date

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 23:25:33 GMT

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