We are seeking a new Chair of our Supervisory Board.
This is an exciting and strategic time to join Child Helpline International (CHI) as it implements its multi-annual strategic plan (2025-2030). Global events continue to highlight the crucial role child helplines play in child protection systems. In particular, CHI’s data has shown that children and young people are increasingly turning to child helplines when they face mental health issues.
As a global network, CHI continually strives to enhance the quality of response to children and young people in need of protection, support and guidance, and to advocate for their rights. We are committed to ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard, that their rights are fulfilled, and that they are protected from violence and other harm.
As trusted advisor to CHI’s Executive Director and Management Board, and presiding over CHI’s Supervisory Board, the Chair will provide leadership to CHI as it commences its new strategic period (2025-2030).
The Chair of the Supervisory Board will support and sustain the work of CHI and provide governance, leadership, oversight and strategic fundraising support. They will preside over the Supervisory Board, which consists of appointed members with functional roles, including a Vice Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary. It also includes five Regional Representatives, who are individuals from CHI members selected by their peers in each of the geographic regions in which CHI works. A Supervisory Committee is a sub-section of the Supervisory Board which engages more regularly with CHI’s Management Board, with the Chair of the Supervisory Board acting as the main contact in this respect.
Specific responsibilities include:
Leadership, governance, and oversight
Fundraising
The Chair of the Supervisory Board will serve a three-year term, eligible for re-appointment for an additional term (thus, six years maximum). Supervisory Board meetings will be held half-yearly and Supervisory Committee meetings will be held quarterly.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the vision, mission and objectives of CHI, its members and their beneficiaries, and who has a track record as successful member of different Boards. The Chair of the Supervisory Board will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the non-profit sector, and preferably through active involvement in the fields of child rights and child protection. Their accomplishments will allow them to attract other well-qualified, high-performing board members.
Ideal candidates will have the following profile and expertise:
Service on CHI’s Supervisory Board is without remuneration, except for reasonable out-of pocket expenses, if applicable.
To express your interest in this opportunity, please send your resume and a brief motivation letter (maximum 500 words) outlining why you wish to join Child Helpline International and how your experience and expertise align with the role to people@childhelplineinternational.org
We especially encourage candidates from the Global South to apply, as we value diverse perspectives and experiences in our work.
At Child Helpline International we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and equal opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.