Position: Board of Directors (Gender and Development for Cambodia )__Deadline:09-April

Gender and Development for Cambodia (GADC) is a Cambodian non-profit, non- political and non-governmental organization established to promote gender equality, women’s empowerment, and social justice in Cambodia, in accordance with its Statute . In compliance with Chapter 4 of the GADC Statute, GADC is recruiting new members of its Board of Directors (BoD) for the upcoming term. As a feminist and gender-specialized organization, GADC strongly encourages applications from women-identified leaders. To uphold its mission and feminist principles, GADC seeks to ensure that the majority of Board Members are women and that the Board reflects diversity in age, background, profession, and lived experience.

The Board should reflect a broad range of expertise and professional experience appropriate for governing a national gender-focused organization.

Essential Qualifications:

• Commitment to feminist principles, gender equality, human rights, and social justice.
• At least 5–7 years of senior professional experience, preferably in:

1. Governance and leadership
2. Law and policy
3. Finance and audit
4. Fundraising and resource mobilization
5. Development, gender, or social justice work
6. Academia or research
7. Corporate leadership or social enterprise

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree and higher preferred).
• Strong understanding of Cambodia’s socio-political and gender equality context.
• Ability to read and communicate in English (Khmer required).
• No conflict of interest with GADC’s operations..

Preferred:

• Women-identified candidates.
• Experience serving on Boards or governance committees.
• Experience    in    safeguarding,    anti-corruption,    financial    oversight,    or institutional development.
• Young feminist leaders and women from diverse backgrounds (including disability, ethnic minorities, LGBTQI+ communities) are encouraged to apply.

Roles and Responsibilities
A.    Governance and Strategy

• Define and safeguard the organization’s vision, mission, and strategic direction.
• Approve strategic plans and annual operational plans.
• Ensure alignment with feminist values and gender-transformative principles.
• Safeguard the organization’s integrity, reputation, and independence.

B.    Executive Oversight

• Recruit, appoint, evaluate, support, and if necessary suspend or remove the Executive Director.
• Conduct annual performance review of the Executive Director.
• Provide guidance and strategic advice to senior management.

C.    Financial and Fiduciary Oversight

• Approve annual budgets and financial reports.
• Ensure sound financial management and internal controls.
• Review audited financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with Cambodian law and donor regulations.
• Prevent and address corruption, misconduct, or financial malpractice.

D.    Resource Mobilization

• Support fundraising and resource mobilization efforts.
• Act as ambassadors of GADC and leverage professional networks when appropriate.

E.    Policy and Safeguarding Oversight

• Approve key organizational policies (HR, safeguarding, financial, anti- harassment, conflict of interest).
• Ensure ethical standards and accountability mechanisms are upheld.

Time Commitment

• Attend at least two regular Board meetings per year.
• Participate in extraordinary meetings if required.
• Serve on sub-committees (Finance, Governance, HR, etc.) as needed.
• Commit approximately 5–8 working days per year, including preparation time.

Conflict of Interest and Ethics

• Declare any potential or actual conflict of interest.
• Refrain from participating in decisions where conflict exists.
• Not hold paid staff positions within GADC.
• Uphold high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Remuneration

• Board Members do not receive salary or financial compensation.
• Reasonable expenses incurred for official Board duties may be reimbursed in accordance with GADC policy. 

Please send CV and cover letter to
Email:       som.solida@gadc.org.kh , som.solida@gadc.org.kh
Contact:   0713334439 , 0713334459 
Moreinfo:  https://gadc.org.kh/work-with-us
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