NGO Board Member in Finance & Legal (War Crimes & International Justice)

Board Member / Statutory Director (Financial & Legal Profile) for an International Human Rights NGO with Expertise in War Crimes & International Justice!

IMPORTANT: DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31/01/2026

About this Organisation

You will work in an international non-governmental organisation with a legal base in the Netherlands dedicated to accountability for war crimes genocide and crimes against humanity.

The organisation supports victims of international crimes through strategic litigation legal advocacy institutional strengthening and organisational development working across jurisdictions to advance justice dignity and systemic change within international accountability mechanisms.

As part of our continued growth and professionalisation this organisation is strengthening their governance structure in the Netherlands.

About the Board Member Role

We are seeking an experienced Statutory Director / Board Member with a strong financial background to join the Dutch board of the organisation.

In this role you will assume the formal legal fiduciary and financial oversight responsibilities under Dutch law for the Netherlands-based entity of an international NGO. You will work closely with the Group CFO provide governance oversight and support the organisations mission to combat impunity for international crimes.

This role is particularly suited for a seasoned professional who is motivated by human rights ethical governance and international justice and who wishes to contribute expertise at the board level to a mission-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Statutory Director under Dutch law carrying formal legal and fiduciary responsibility

• Oversee financial governance compliance and regulatory obligations in the Netherlands

• Ensure alignment with Dutch financial fiscal and NGO regulatory frameworks

• Provide strategic financial oversight and risk management

• Work in close collaboration with the Group CFO and international leadership

• Lead and coordinate the local Dutch board

• Support the organizations sustainable growth and institutional integrity

Candidate Profile

• Dutch nationality (mandatory)

• Strong knowledge of the Dutch legal financial and regulatory landscape

• Proven financial expertise (e.g. CFO finance director audit risk advisory or similar)

• Experience with or strong affinity for NGOs foundations or non-profit organisations

• Prior experience as a statutory director or board member is highly desirable

• High standards of integrity independence and accountability

• Genuine commitment to human rights international justice and addressing war crimes

Time Commitment & Role Development

• Initial commitment: quarterly board meetings

• Scope and time investment may expand over time depending on profile fit and organisational needs

Remuneration

• EUR 2000 per quarterly board meeting

• Remuneration on a per-meeting basis

Why Join

• Contribute directly to efforts addressing war crimes and crimes against humanity

• Play a key governance role in an internationally active human rights NGO

• Apply your financial expertise to a high-impact ethically driven mission

• Collaborate with an experienced international leadership team

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