Trustees (Treasurer, Philanthropy Adviser, Humanitarian Policy Adviser)

Elrha is a global charity that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We are looking for three new Trustees to join our Board from January 2024:

• Treasurer
• Philanthropy Adviser
• Humanitarian Policy Adviser

As a trustee, you will provide strategic direction to Elrha and hold overall governance responsibility. You will be and providing your individual expertise to support us to achieve our vision and purpose and support positive change in the humanitarian sector.

As well as demonstrating significant experience in your field, ideally you will also have experience of working in the humanitarian and development sector, and in-country work experience in emergency, post-conflict or development context.

You will also demonstrate all the relevant skills and attributes expected as a trustee of a charity:

• Commitment to Elrha’s work
• Strategic and creative thinking and oversight
• Good independent judgement
• Commitment to good governance
• Willingness and ability to dedicate sufficient time to the role

We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage interest from under-represented groups and from the Global South.

Please find further details in the Trustee Information Pack at our website [link to vacancy].

Applications will close on 22 October 2023 and interviews are expected to be held online on 6, 7 and 8 November 2023.

As part of your application, you will be asked to submit your CV and a personal statement (500 words max.) outlining your motivation for the role and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

If you are passionate about improving humanitarian response through research and want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, we will be delighted to hear from you.

When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is a wholly owned subsidiary of Save the Children UK and we are able to benefit from a range of support services they provide to us, including recruitment systems. For this reason you will be directed to their job portal upon clicking ‘apply’.