Overview

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The Board of The Island Foundation is seeking an individual with prior relevant NGO and Board experience to join the Board of Directors. In particular, the new Board member will be expected to support the process of developing the Executive team and  Board at The Island Foundation’s partner entity in Indonesia, Yayasan Peduli Kepulauan Indonesia.  

 

The ideal candidate would have experience in one or more of the following:

 

• Currently or previously living and working in Indonesia 

• Bahasa Speaker, preferably native, with fluent English skills

• Work in Education and/or pedagogy, or related capacity building 

• International development

• Community development 

 

In addition, knowledge of the Indonesian development landscape (priorities, challenges, opportunities), regulatory frameworks, or similar relevant knowledge and established networks is sought.

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Individual board members are expected to:

 

• Commit to at least three years as a Board member.

• Prepare for and attend formal Board meetings, with a minimum of four each year. 

• Participate in other Board calls as advised.

• Make at least one field trip a year.

• Have capacity and time (approximately 10 hours per quarter) to contribute effectively. 

• Build a collegiate working relationship with other Board members.

• Follow the organisation’s by-laws, policies, and Board resolutions.

• Sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary.

• Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of TIF.​

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Overview of the role of the Board

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Please click here to download a summary of the position and overview of the role of the Board. 
 

Why join us

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This is an opportunity to work with an international team of creative, collaborative and confident change makers who love experimentation and problem solving to strengthen learning ecosystems in small island and coastal communities.

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In joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to organisational development and growth, to collaborate with an engaged Board and network of active advisers, and to contribute to impactful programs and sustainable development. 
 

How to apply

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Interested applicants should submit a cover letter responding to the skills sought and expectations of the role with their CV by 29 November to ed@theislandfoundation.com with the position title Board Member listed in the subject line. 

 

Applications should include two references with whom the applicant has prior NGO and Board experience and Indonesia expertise. 

 

All applications will be treated as confidential and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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TIF-YPKI is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Employee Code of Conduct.