Position Title: General Board Member
Position Type: Volunteer
Location: Netherlands / Online
About UNOY Peacebuilders
The United Network of Young Peacebuilders (UNOY) is a unique youth-led global network of 100+ youth peace organisations from 70+ countries around the world, promoting the participation of young people in peacebuilding around the world. UNOY is a dynamic organisation working towards the vision of a world free from all forms of violence, where young people have the power to transform conflict, youth participation is real and meaningful for all, and young people actively partner for peace without fear or threat.
The network is coordinated by an International Secretariat (IS) with an annual budget of EUR 900.000+, based in The Hague and is established as a foundation under Dutch Law. The IS is managed by a Management Team (MT) composed of two young Co-Directors. The UNOY Peacebuilders Board currently consists of eight members supporting the IS with specific portfolios: HR, organisational finances, fundraising, communications, and advocacy. The Board meets every 1,5-2 months, and in total 6-8 times a year, generally in The Hague (alternating in person meetings in the office with online ones). All Board members commit to preparing for and attending Board meetings, as well as occasional involvement in other activities, relevant to the expertise they bring in (on average up to five hours per month).
Since 2019, the organisation’s budget and team size has more than doubled, and the coordination structures of the network have been regionalised. In 2021, our new strategic plan (2021-2025) was launched.
In this context, we are looking for one to two General Board Members, bringing relevant experience in fundraising, network development, advocacy, or protection.
Profile of UNOY Board members:
● Committed to the field of peacebuilding and to promote youth participation and rights in society;
● Understanding of and alignment with UNOY’s mission, vision and values;
● Experience in the field of peacebuilding and/or experience in the field of youth participation is preferable;
● Motivated to help a dynamic youth-led peacebuilding organisation in professionalising, acting as a sparring partner for the team;
● Available for 6 to 8 meetings per year, of which half are online and half are in-person in The Hague;
● Fluency in English (required) and Dutch (preferred).
Preferred additional expertise, one or more of the following:
● Experience in fundraising, preferably in the peacebuilding sector;
● Experience in building and/or strengthening a network of civil society organisations;
● Experience in advocacy in peacebuilding or human rights;
● Experience of protection, preferably in the peacebuilding sector.
Specifically, you will be: Supporting Co-Directors and relevant staff in the development of strategies and their implementation in relation to one or more of the thematic areas listed above.
Important notice:
The position is voluntary and there is no remuneration, except for reimbursement of expenses (commuting costs for board meetings). The proposed term of service would begin as soon as possible and last two years. We especially encourage applications from candidates under the age of 35. We aim for a diversity of perspectives.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a letter of motivation explaining the expertise you plan to bring to UNOY and approach to this position by the 30th of June 2025 to vacancy@unoy.org. The review of applications and interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the deadline or shortly after. You can direct any questions on the role or the application procedure to vacancy@unoy.org.
