Supervisory Board Members

Greenpeace MENA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stichting Greenpeace MENA is seeking two candidates to serve as a supervisory board member voluntarily starting in September 2026. The Supervisory Board is the guarantor of the integrity of the organization and ensures adherence to internationally accepted good governance and financial management standards. The role involves providing oversight expertise and strategic guidance, particularly in legal affairs and regulatory registration. Members are expected to serve for three years with an option for renewal and contribute approximately 15-20 hours per quarter. The board typically meets four times a year, with at least one in-person meeting in Amsterdam annually, and the rest virtually. Candidates must be independent from Greenpeace's internal affairs, have no vested interests conflicting with Greenpeace's objectives, no direct employment with governments, and no material financial interest in industries targeted by Greenpeace campaigns. The organization seeks to enhance gender, age, race, ethnic, and geographical diversity on the board.

Requirements

Serve as a supervisory board member voluntarily
Provide gender, age, race, ethnic and geographical diversity
Good understanding of the MENA region and its complexities
Different backgrounds and expertise (e.g., environment, media, fundraising, finance, law)
Not be an employee of any Greenpeace organization
Not be a former employee of any Greenpeace organization who has left within the last year
Independence from Greenpeace’s internal affairs
No vested interest which might be in conflict with Greenpeace’s interests and objectives
No direct employment and/or contract with any governments (this does not include universities, schools or cultural institutions)
No material financial interest in any industry or business or other entity that is considered a target of Greenpeace campaigns
From MENA region (preferably from the Maghreb region or located in The Netherlands)
Ability to provide oversight expertise and strategic guidance in legal affairs and regulatory registration
Availability and time commitment: 15 to 20 hours quarterly (ad hoc issues; quarterly VC board meetings; face to face board meetings; board sub committee commitments)
Flexibility
Shared values with GP MENA
Deep awareness of the cultural, political, economic, environmental and social context of MENA
Send CV and expression of interest form summarizing profile alignment with key requirements, skills, and abilities

Nice To Haves

Candidates who will provide gender, age, race, ethnic and geographical diversity
Candidates from the Maghreb region or located in The Netherlands

Responsibilities

Approval of the (multiyear) policy plan/strategy, such as the Three Year Strategic Plan and Organisational Development Plan
Approval of the (multiyear) budget, including the allocation of resources towards the mission and the agreed 3 Year plans
Approval of reorganisations and/or restructurings where more than 10% of the staff is impacted
Appointment of the external auditor as per Article 16 sub 3 of the Articles of Association
Approval of the annual report and annual financial statements
Remuneration policy of the Executive Director
Open new branches/offices within the licensed territories
Move the legal seat to another country/ Moving the office/operations to another country
Fundraising policy
Volunteers policy
Organisational policies
Other major decisions as determined by the organisation, such as decisions that have an impact on the relation with Greenpeace International and the Greenpeace network