Board Director, Ethics & Safeguarding

Board Director, Ethics & Safeguarding About the Company Highly-regarded organization supporting communities through crisis & economic hardships IndustryNon-Profit Organization Management TypeNon Profit Founded1979 Employees1001-5000 Categories Non-Profit & PhilanthropyConsulting & Professional ServicesAssociationNon ProfitInternational AssistancePhilanthropyGrantmakingFundraisingAdvocacy Group Specialties economic and market developmentemergency responsehungerpeaceful changewomen's empowermentsocial innovationsconflict managementfood/nutritionand civil society and morehumanitarianand civil society Business Classifications B2C About the Role The Company is seeking a Board Director specializing in ethics and safeguarding to strengthen governance, organizational culture, and accountability across its international activities. The director will provide strategic insight and independent judgment, help uphold high standards of integrity, and contribute to the organization’s mission. The role includes constructively challenging decisions and supporting the development of international best practices. Candidates should bring senior leadership or governance experience and a sophisticated understanding of safeguarding, ethical decision-making, organizational culture, and governance in complex, internationally operating organizations. Experience developing or overseeing ethical frameworks and safeguarding policies is particularly relevant, as is expertise in gender, diversity, and inclusion. Background in humanitarian or international development work is welcome, as is experience in other complex settings where ethics and accountability are critical. No specific educational qualification is stated. Functions Board of Directors (non-operating)