About this role
Vacature Solidaridad Europe Continental Supervisory Board - Chair of Board Publicatie datum: 28 July 2026 Solidaridad Europe is looking for a new Chair of the Continental Supervisory Board (CSB). The CSB supervises Solidaridad Europe's management and development and evaluates the policies pursued by the Managing Director (MD). The CSB currently consists of seven members. They share the vision of Solidaridad Europe and have recognised expertise in their field of work. The CSB normally meets four times per year, twice in the office in Utrecht and twice for a shorter meeting online. An Audit Committee composed of three CSB members reviews and prepares decision making on financial matters. Candidate's profile: The Chair of the CSB acts as the primary link between the CSB and the MD, ensuring effective governance, strategic oversight and alignment with stakeholder interests. The Chair is responsible for leading board meetings, fostering constructive debate, and managing the performance and evaluation of the MD and the organization as a whole. Externally, the Chair may be required to support high-level engagement with strategic partners. Since a fair selection of those partners are Netherlands-based, we are looking for a candidate residing in the Netherlands and preferably Dutch-speaking. The Chair of the CSB also represents the European region in the Solidaridad network-level International Supervisory Board (ISB). The ISB is the highest level of supervision of the Solidaridad Network and monitors policies, the quality of programmes, financial control and the performance of the Executive Board of Directors. The ISB meets twice a year. The appointment of this position in the ISB is subject to nomination by the CSB and ISB approval. We are seeking a candidate with the following profile: CSB main tasks and responsibilities: - Strong and inclusive leadership profile with experience in managerial and board roles; - Supportive of Sol...