Member of the Supervisory Board

Key responsibilities

1. Governance & Oversight: Jointly with other board members exercise strategic supervision over NFP’s long-term policy, organisational positioning, and financial integrity (approving annual/multi-year plans, budgets, and accounts).
2. Board participation: Drive board effectiveness, ensure balanced stakeholder perspectives, lead on topics agreed to in accordance with other board members, and foster an independent, critical, and collaborative governance culture.
3. Strategic positioning: Support the Executive Director, offering solicited and unsolicited advice while balancing supervisory independence with constructive support.

Candidate profile & qualifications

NFP seeks a seasoned leader with demonstrated supervisory experience and a deep commitment to global food systems transformation. A background and extensive experience in the private sector is a requirement in order to keep the board’s diversity balanced.

1. Governance & leadership
   1. Broad non-executive, supervisory, or executive board experience within public, private, or civil society sectors.
   2. Demonstrated ability to engage in multi-disciplinary teams, facilitate constructive debate, and link to relevant sector developments in the Netherlands and/or low and middle income countries and globally.
   3. Expertise in accountability, financial oversight, and robust governance structures is a pre.
2. Domain & network capability
   1. Strong strategic vision with an academic level of thinking and working.
   2. Knowledge of, or affinity with, the food and nutrition security ecosystem in the Netherlands and low and middle income countries.
   3. Access to relevant multi-stakeholder networks across government, industry, academia, or civil society.
3. Personal attributes & availability
   1. Independent mindset, critical thinking, and unyielding personal integrity.
   2. Strong relational skills, cultural awareness, and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
   3. Dedication and sufficient availability to fulfill the role effectively alongside other primary or secondary commitments.

Commitment & allowance

• Time commitment: Approximately 2 to 3 days per quarter (covering quarterly board meetings, preparation, alignment, and occasional external engagement).
• Term: Appointed for an initial period of four years, with the possibility of one re-appointment.
• Allowance: In accordance with the articles of association, members receive honorarium aligned with Dutch tax regulations for volunteers, alongside full reimbursement of role-related expenses.