Board of Trustees
Salary not disclosed
Closes in 10 days
About the company
femLINKpacific is a Pacific feminist media and policy network that produces media initiatives for and by diverse rural women. It owns and operates femTALK Community Radio FM89 and is based in Suva, Fiji. The organisation convenes women's networks across Fiji's four administrative divisions and contributes to regional and global work on peace and security.
About the role
The Board of Trustees provides governance oversight, strategic direction, financial stewardship, and legal accountability for femLINKpacific. Trustees work alongside the Executive Director to guide the organisation's strategic plan and feminist vision, and support and evaluate the Executive Director's performance. The term runs 2 to 3 years, renewable under the organisation's constitution, with quarterly hybrid board meetings and an annual general meeting. Trustees are expected to demonstrate high integrity and a deep commitment to feminist principles and human rights, free of conflicting personal or business interests.
Key responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the Board and Executive Director to review, monitor, and guide the organisation's strategic plan and feminist vision.
- Ensure compliance with organisational statutes, national legislation, donor agreements, and financial controls.
- Oversee organisational risk assessment, safeguarding policies, and financial stability plans.
- Serve as an ambassador for femLINKpacific's values, mission, and Pacific feminist peacebuilding frameworks.
- Support and evaluate the leadership of the Executive Director.
- Provide organisational oversight and attend to staff welfare.
About the successful candidate
- Strong grounding in Pacific feminism, women's rights, peace and security (UNSCR 1325), or climate justice.
- Background in NGO accounting, financial compliance, risk control, or grant management.
- Expertise in non-profit law, employment law, policy development, or governance frameworks.
- Knowledge of community broadcasting, digital media strategies, ICT, or data governance.
- Experience in executive leadership, organisational strategy, monitoring and evaluation (MEL), or human resources.
- High integrity and absence of conflicting personal or business interests.
- Deep commitment to feminist principles and human rights.