Member Board of Directors-Islamic Relief Pakistan

Islamic Relief-Pakistan is seeking to appoint Independent Members to the Board. Islamic Relief encourages
diversity in its members, including that of gender and experience in professional backgrounds such
as law, finance, audit, humanitarian

THE ROLE

As a member of the Board, you must be fully committed to our values, and sharing our vision,
mission and strategy. You are expected to attend meetings and devote the necessary time and
effort to the role and to act in the best interest of the charity and the vulnerable people we serve.
As a member of the Board your key responsibilities will be to:
• Participate in the Board meetings and to fulfil your assigned tasks
• Act at all times in a manner that corresponds with Islamic Relief,s values, aims and
objectives
• Help the charity work toward achieving our vision and mission, with a focus on the longterm benefit of the charity and the people we serve
• Support the setting of our priorities and objectives with a focus on strategic planning and
governance.
• Participate in approving annual plans, strategies, and budgets
• Promoting IR’s vision, mission and values and demonstrate IR’s values in all the Board’s work

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are seeking exceptional candidates with a breadth of experience who will enhance Islamic
Relief’s strategic development. You will have the following skills and qualities:
• A deep commitment and passion for IR’s faith inspired values, vision, and mission
• Considerable professional experience in at least one of the following: law, finance, auditing,
monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian programming, human resource management,
information technology, public relations/ communications, marketing /fundraising, Shariah
compliance
• Strategic vision and critical thinking
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Knowledge of the legislative and operating framework for charities, voluntary and
community sector organisations, especially an understanding of Security Exchange
Commission of Pakistan requirements for 42 licenced companies.
• A good understanding of the context within which IR operates
• Teamwork, including good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to be an ambassador for IR.
• Demonstrate through words and behaviour – both now and in the past – your alignment
with IR’s values and expectations from the role
In addition to above, the candidate needs to fulfill criteria provided in annexure A
If you are interested in this role, we look forward to hearing from you.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

• As a Member of the Board of Directors, you will be expected to attend meetings.
• In addition, some time will need to be spent on reading and considering papers to
discussions with relevant colleagues, and attendance at short adhoc meetings when needed.
• You will be required to attend training events relevant to the role as necessary.
• Appointments will be for a period of three years.
• The role is unpaid but reasonable travel expenses will be provided.

PRE-APPOINTMENT CHECKS:

Any appointment will be subject to the following checks:
• Enhanced screening clearance
• This post is classed as Social Media Profile Level One (Senior Ambassador) under IR’s Personal
• Receipt of satisfactory references including the Social Media Policy. The post holder must disclose
Inter-Agency Misconduct Scheme Reference their social media accounts and must represent where
applicable IR in an acceptable way online, in accordance
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with the policy

OUR VALUES AND COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted All offers of employment will be subject to
behaviour at work including sexual harassment, satisfactory references and appropriate screening
exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial checks, which can include criminal records
checks. misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare IRW also participates in the Inter
Agency Misconduct of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries Disclosure Scheme. with
whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our In
line with this Scheme, we will request information code of conduct. We place a high priority on
ensuring from job applicants’ previous employers about