Board Members

Oxfam International (OI) is seeking two, visionary, Board members passionate about contributing to Oxfam’s vision and mission.

OI seeks to appoint Board members who will offer strategic oversight and critical guidance as the organization continues to transform itself to remain relevant, resilient and impactful into the future by being locally rooted, globally balanced, achieving impact as One Oxfam and working towards becoming a decolonial, feminist confederation.

• Do you demonstrate a deep understanding, commitment to and experience of organizational transformation, shifting power in decision-making, decolonization and localization?
• Are you committed to Oxfam’s vision and mission, able to impart a compelling vision for the realization of OI’s ambition to fight inequality and promote social justice across regions?
• Are you a courageous leader, with a strong alignment to Oxfam’s feminist values and core principles, with experience in the governance of complex global organizations?
• Are you a committed team player, willing and able to bring your personal expertise to work collectively and collaboratively with a diverse group of Board members?

If so, then we invite you to download further details below as you consider this exciting opportunity

Oxfam International Board Member Appointment Details

TIME COMMITMENT AND APPOINTMENT TERMS

• Board members are appointed by the Oxfam International (OI) Board with the appointment subject to approval by the OI Assembly. A member may serve up to three (03) terms of three (03) years each.
• These roles are independent members of the OI Board, meaning that the members must not be or have recently been an employee or member of any governance body of any Oxfam entity. The minimum cooling off period for any such relationship with an Oxfam entity is three (03) years (at time of appointment).
• Board members are expected to have sufficient time available to execute the responsibilities of this role.
• Board members are expected to attend at least four Board meetings a year and to participate in Board Committees that meet virtually at least every quarter. The level of commitment required will be 15-20 days per year, with the expectation for a more significant time commitment during a supported induction period.
• Travel for Board or other global governance meetings, might be required occasionally. However, most global governance meetings are in principle held virtually. Board members participate from all around the world, so virtual meetings are scheduled sensitively to accommodate timezones. Members are expected to be flexible to join meetings outside normal working hours so that this is shared equitably among all Board members.

OXFAM INTERNATIONAL’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Oxfam International welcomes diversity in all its expressions. OI particularly encourages candidates from gender diverse backgrounds and from the Global South to ensure a balanced representation on our Board.