We are currently seeking to appoint new Board members to join the International Board of Amnesty International. As a Board member, you are a committed individual who will bring your expertise and skills to help us deliver our ambitious strategy and advance our mission and vision of a world in which every person enjoys freedom, equality and justice.
International Board members serve as essential leaders and decision-makers and play a vital role in ensuring effective organisational management, long-term impact and success.
As a member of the International Board you will play a critical role in guiding the organisation through the complexities of fundraising in a challenging economic climate.
Key governance responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring Amnesty International complies with its governing documents (the Articles of Association), UK company law, charity law, the Amnesty International Statute any other relevant legislation or regulations;
- Providing high-quality, independent fiduciary oversight of Amnesty International’s financial resources;
- Discharging responsibility for strategic leadership, accountability for managing institutional risks, whether financial, operational, reputational, environmental, sector-related or legal;
- Ensuring transparency and accountability and actively holding International Secretariat management to account for delivering the organization’s strategy;
- Appointing and supporting the Secretary General and monitoring their performance;
- Acting as a responsible employer by ensuring there are appropriate policies and procedures in place to care for the welfare of International Secretariat staff, including a safeguarding policy across the organization;
- Reviewing organizational health indicators and performance information.