Consult with Director on matters of strategy, governance, finance and HR. Oversee the Director’s activities in the context of the implementation of Board’s strategy and policies. Maintain careful oversight of any risk to reputation and/or financial standing of the organisation. Receive regular informal progress reports of the organisation’s work and financial performance through the CEO. We are seeking an individual from a legal background with: Prior experience of committee/trustee work as well as the legal obligations of charities. Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the organisation. A involvement with the voluntary sector. Experience of chairing meetings, committee work, some experience of charity finance, charity fundraising. A general background in strategy, governance, finance, HR, fundraising would be useful. Leadership skills exercised through a period change. Time Commitment The meets at least 3 times a year and the Chairperson will also have the option of observing GLAN’s Legal Action Committee which also meets 3 times a year in central London. As part of this is important that the Chair is able to occasionally visit the organisations office(s) and be available to the Director’s for consultation. In addition to Board Meetings, other contact usually electronic or by telephone will – – be necessary. About GLAN GLAN is a non-profit organisation that identifies and pursues innovative actions across borders aimed at challenging human rights violations. Based in London but working globally, GLAN is the first organisation of its kind that brings together a network of leading lawyers, academics, investigative journalists and NGOs to find innovative legal solutions to human rights problems. Activities 1. Organises regular meetings of the GLAN network to develop innovative legal strategies and identify cases to tackle human rights violations. 2. Builds coalitions and partnerships to develop innovative human rights cases and campaigns. 3. Harnesses the support of law students, lawyers and other professionals on a pro bono basis to build a sustainable and efficient organisation. Contact Candidates should send an expression of interest and a CV to Gearóid Ó Cuinn, GLAN’s director by February 20th 2018 - email:
Consult with Director on matters of strategy, governance, finance and HR. Oversee the Director’s activities in the context of the implementation of Board’s strategy and policies. Maintain careful oversight of any risk to reputation and/or financial standing of the organisation. Receive regular informal progress reports of the organisation’s work and financial performance through the CEO. We are seeking an individual from a legal background with: Prior experience of committee/trustee work as well as the legal obligations of charities. Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the organisation. A involvement with the voluntary sector. Experience of chairing meetings, committee work, some experience of charity finance, charity fundraising. A general background in strategy, governance, finance, HR, fundraising would be useful. Leadership skills exercised through a period change. Time Commitment The meets at least 3 times a year and the Chairperson will also have the option of observing GLAN’s Legal Action Committee which also meets 3 times a year in central London. As part of this is important that the Chair is able to occasionally visit the organisations office(s) and be available to the Director’s for consultation. In addition to Board Meetings, other contact – usually electronic or by telephone – will be necessary. About GLAN GLAN is a non-profit organisation that identifies and pursues innovative actions across borders aimed at challenging human rights violations. Based in London but working globally, GLAN is the first organisation of its kind that brings together a network of leading lawyers, academics, investigative journalists and NGOs to find innovative legal solutions to human rights problems. Activities 1. Organises regular meetings of the GLAN network to develop innovative legal strategies and identify cases to tackle human rights violations. 2. Builds coalitions and partnerships to develop innovative human rights cases and campaigns. 3. Harnesses the support of law students, lawyers and other professionals on a pro bono basis to build a sustainable and efficient organisation. Contact Candidates should send an expression of interest and a CV to Gearóid Ó Cuinn, GLAN’s director by February 20th 2018 - email:
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