Country: Belgium
Closing date: 13 Aug 2018
The key functions of the IC are to ensure the following:
Ø That the conduct and activities of PBI are consistent with and advance PBI's mission, norms, and strategic directions given by the GA
Ø That PBI fulfills its internal and external legal and ethical obligations
Ø That an organisational structure is in place to carry out the strategic oversight, management and operations of PBI
Ø That global plans are developed based on consultation with all PBI entities and presented to the GA for decision
Ø That mechanisms are in place to monitor and evaluate strategic and operational plans and budgets
Ø That all entities have budgets, financial management and operational plans in place and that they are regularly monitored
Ø That policies and procedures are in place and monitored to comply with legal and ethical responsibilities for ISEC and project staff and volunteers
Criteria for IC members
1 Essential – general
§ political awareness and familiarity with global issues relating to peace and human rights
§ skills in political analysis and capacity to analyse complex situations
§ commitment to and understanding of the principles and mandate of PBI
§ experience of and commitment to working with multi-national groups, ideally with Peace Brigades International
§ a sound understanding of strategic planning and oversight
§ able to travel to and participate in a four day IC meeting once a year, and take part in monthly meetings by conference call
§ able to serve on the IC for three years
§ able to commit an average of at least 10 hours per month
§ fluency in English and/or Spanish
2 Information relating to specific IC roles
All members of the IC take on specific responsibilities to support the function of the entire council and organisation at large.
Finance expertise: In addition to being a full member of the IC, the person with finance expertise will participate in the Finance & Audit Committee. This Committee has oversight responsibilities for budgeting, finance reporting and management across the organisation. This group advises the IC on issues of financial planning and accountability and proposes policies and procedures for best practice. Skills and experience required: financial management in international NGOs.
Accounting expertise: In addition to being a full IC member and participating in the Finance & Audit Committee, the person with advanced accounting expertise will have oversight over financial accountability, ensuring timely and accurate financial reports and ensuring internal control policies and procedures are being followed. Skills and experience required: accounting experience with an international NGO.
We would especially welcome individuals for the finance and accounting expertise roles with a professional accounting designation in Belgium and/or in the USA.
Human resources expertise: In addition to being a full IC member, the person with human resources expertise will also play a key role in the Human Resources subcommittee of the IC. This Committee has oversight responsibility for salaried staff and volunteers of the International Secretariat and projects, ensuring that appropriate personnel policies and procedures are in place and monitored, and providing advice and support to the IC on personnel related issues, in particular legal compliance in employment matters and handling personnel disputes. Skills and experience required: human resources management of NGO staff and volunteers.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a brief statement declaring why you would like to serve on the IC and how you meet the criteria to: Jacqueline Nightingale, governance@peacebrigades.org, by Friday 27th July 2018.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with representatives of PBI’s councils in August 2018. We expect to appoint new members for approval at the face to face meeting in November 2018. We regret that we will not be able to respond to unsuccessful applicants.