Organisation : Partners in Aid Ltd
Location : Online (The Partners in Aid office is located in Melbourne, but all meetings can be accessed by Zoom.)
Time required : Directors are usually asked to commit around 5 hours a month, in addition to attendance at monthly meetings. The Board meets monthly to consider governance issues. The Board also has an advisory Project Committee which includes some Board members and some non-Board members and meets with the Board every second month.
Duration of project : Directors are elected for 3 years, with the possibility of re-election
Sector : Overseas Aid & Development
Application closing date : 30 Mar, 2024
About the role
The Partners in Aid Board seeks to ensure Board membership reflects a range of skills relevant to both good governance and the effective operation of international projects. We are eager to consider any expressions of interest; however, we are currently particularly interested in recruiting new Directors with skills or experience in one or more of the following: marketing and communications (including knowledge of Mailchimp and/or Canva), IT (including knowledge of SharePoint and/or WordPress) and grant application writing. Experience with or qualifications in international development would be an advantage but not essential.
In order to keep administrative costs down, Partners in Aid does not employ any staff. Accordingly, in addition to adopting a governance role. Board members each nominate to undertake some operational responsibilities, such as meeting external compliance requirements, compiling the quarterly newsletter, etc. Generally, directors should expect to commit on average 5 hours a month in addition to meeting attendance (generally 90 minutes per month).
Appointment is for three years, with the possibility of re-election.
An induction into the Board’s functioning and the various documented policies and procedures is provided to all new Board members.
About the organisation
Partners in Aid Ltd is an Australian-based not-for-profit international development organisation that has been operating since 1962.
The mission of Partners in Aid is to partner with local, non-government organisations overseas to support sustainable projects that the overseas organisations have selected and are implementing to enable local communities to thrive through better health, environment protection, education, and livelihood. We are currently supporting development projects in rural communities in India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Funding comes primarily from donors and the organisation of occasional fundraising functions and from grant submissions. We are currently expanding the Board and inviting expressions of interest for four Board Director positions.
Organisation Details:
Budget of around $135,000 p.a.
Organisational structure: Company limited by guarantee.
Taxation status: Registered not-for-profit.
Number of paid Staff: 0.
Membership: ~ 50.
Community segment: International aid, environment, education, health, and water and sanitation
Current Board Size: 7 .
ACFID accreditation: Yes.
Web page: https://www.partnersinaid.org.au.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this volunteering opportunity.
Please quote in application: Board Director via Pro Bono Australia.
