Trustee (three roles)

Raleigh International

Location: London (4 meetings a year) Closing Date: 23rd September 2013 (at midnight GMT)

Job Summary:

Are you an experienced charity fundraiser, who has worked with major donors and philanthropic organisations in water and sanitation and M&E? Raleigh International is seeking three new Trustees to provide overall governance and strategic direction to the organisation, including development of the organisational aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.

Full Job Description:

Key areas of expertise for successful candidates include:

· Social media and youth

· Charity fundraising – in particular major donors

· International trusts and philanthropic organisations – e.g. Clinton Foundation

· UK & International institutions and major programme funding – UNEP, OECD, EU, DFID

· Specialist skills in water and sanitation, monitoring and evaluation

Each trustee should have:

· A genuine and strong commitment to Raleigh International

· An understanding of the core values, beliefs and objectives of the organisation

· A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to being a trustee

· Integrity, sound judgement and a willingness to speak their mind in a constructive manner

· An understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship of a charity

· Experience at a senior level of a relevant sector to the work of Raleigh e.g. government, education and youth, international and sustainable development, environment or conservation

· Experience of operating at a senior (preferably Board) level

· Willingness to engage externally as an advocate on behalf of Raleigh

· A network of contacts that they would be happy to engage with in order to support the achievement of Raleigh’s strategic objectives

Raleigh International runs meaningful sustainability projects which are designed to create a positive impact in the communities and areas in which they take place, and also increase the leadership, teamwork and employability skills of our volunteers. Volunteers are trained and supported throughout the programmes which can include community, environmental and adventure projects. Raleigh's vision is to create a global community of inspired young people committed to working together regardless of age, social background, culture and nationality, to build and maintain strong and sustainable communities across the globe. Raleigh International currently work in Borneo, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Tanzania and India.

Raleigh International is committed to inspiring people from all walks of life, ages and nationalities, involving them more deeply with people, places, communities and challenges and empowering them to be all they can be. Our second commitment is working in partnership with local communities to make a much needed difference to their lives.

For detailed job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit http://oxfordhr.co.uk/vacancies/trustee-three-roles/

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