Treasurer of the Board (Volunteer position) at International NGO Safety Organisation

Background to INSO

Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is the safety coordination system for humanitarian response. We support over 1,300 local and international NGOs across the world’s most insecure regions. Our mission is to help those who help others.

INSO provides a range of free services, including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety-related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations, and training that helps keep aid workers safe. We also work at the policy level to strengthen the evidence base and improve interagency coordination for a more effective and resilient humanitarian system.

Our work goes beyond saving individual lives to enable humanitarian operations in high-risk countries.

The Role of Board of Directors

As a registered Dutch public benefit organization operating in over 20 countries, INSO adheres to high standards of governance and accountability. The Board of Directors plays a vital role in steering the organisation, ensuring its integrity, and advancing our mission.

Board Directors are unpaid volunteers who bring their professional expertise and dedication to support our cause. They hold a broad fiduciary duty towards program quality, governance, financial and risk management, safeguarding, and accountability.

The Role of the Treasurer

We are now looking for a qualified finance professional to serve as Treasurer of the Board, reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

The Treasurer plays a vital role in ensuring INSO’s good financial management, sustainability, and accountability. The Treasurer leads financial oversight on the Board, ensures robust financial governance, and supports the executive team in maintaining sound financial management practices.

They will have the opportunity to support the ongoing development of financial strategy including advising on financial organisation, systems- and processes, enhancing financial capacity and knowledge, and ensuring that long-term financial health is maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

Provide strategic guidance on overall financial strategy and planning, ensuring INSO’s long-term financial health as a going concern.

Review and advise on the audited annual accounts and budget, ensuring alignment with INSO’s strategic priorities, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring proper allocation and use of funds.

Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and ensure the implementation of strong internal financial controls and risk management practices.

Oversee the internal and external audit procedures, ensuring relevance and accountability.

Present financial reports, updates and advice to the Board to support financial literacy and informed decision making.

Provide expert advice and mentorship to the Executive Team in financial strategy, planning, operations, and risk management.

Maintaining awareness of upcoming changes (horizon scanning) in best practices in charity financial management and regulation and advising on response plans.

Person specifications

Your professional experience will include:

• Professional finance or accounting certification (CPA/CFA/ACCA/CIMA etc)
• More than 10 years senior experience (director level) in financial management or accounting in a large humanitarian, non-profit, or international organisation environment
• Experience of common humanitarian donors and financing frameworks (ECHO, USAID, SDC, MINBUZA, GFFO, FCDO etc)
• Experience working with non-profit statutory regulators

Your personal character will include:

• A deep belief in INSO mission, the importance of humanitarian work, and the safety of those who carry it out.
• A personal and professional dedication to honesty, fairness, responsibility, transparency, and accountability.
• A high level of personal maturity, confidence, and self-awareness.
• The ability to see the bigger picture and make complex decisions between competing priorities.
• A commitment to acting collectively in the best interests of INSO, avoiding conflicts of interest, and maintaining open and transparent communication.

Eligibility and time commitment

Applicants are welcome from anywhere in the world but keeping in mind that business will normally be conducted on Central European Time (CET) and in the English language.

Board members are needed for approximately 40 hours per year. This includes at least one in-person meeting (usually in the Hague, Netherlands with costs covered) and up to four shorter ones and support to executives online.

Terms of service are for three years, with the option to retire at any time or extend once.

The role is legally regulated in the Netherlands, and Directors will be required to make eligibility disclosures regarding their personal and professional conduct and declare conflicts of interest.

Why Join Us?

Becoming a Board Member of INSO offers a unique opportunity to apply your accumulated skills and experience to make a real difference in the world. You will be part of a dynamic and impactful organisation, contributing to the safety and success of humanitarian operations around the world.

How to apply

If you are inspired by our mission, and have the skills to help, we would love to hear from you. Please submit a letter outlining your interest and your CV to: board.recruitment@ngosafety.org
We very much look forward to hearing from you.