Head Office

The governing bodies (“boards”) of the three Relief International Alliance members (Relief International US, Relief International UK, and Relief International France) provide guidance, oversight, and direction to our strategy and leadership initiatives. They act as leaders, advisors, and key decision makers, who help shape our mission, values, and strategies to meet the complex needs of the communities we serve. Board members actively participate in and drive the development of strategies by setting measurable goals that are technically and financially sound.

Join our committed team

This is a challenging time for Relief International and the sector at large.  Addressing the root causes and prevalence of humanitarian need requires innovation and fresh thinking, providing an extraordinary opportunity for individuals who are passionate about Relief International’s mission and embrace its values.

We are looking for a Chair who will be an inspirational leader with the energy and strategic vision to lead the Relief International boards and leadership towards achieving its long-term strategies.

We are also seeking three other new board members who, together with the Chair, will contribute their complimentary skills and experience as thought leaders, bringing robust networks and relationships that can help facilitate partnerships, collaborations and financial resources, and a commitment to continued innovation, growth, and excellence.

New board members will play an important role in translating our newly sharpened strategy into action for excellence, overseeing our governance and providing oversight and support to our executive leadership to ensure that we have the right resources in place. These resources include funding, talent, culture, knowledge, systems, stakeholder relationships as well as brand and reputation.

You will be joining a team of purpose- and values-driven leaders with unique and inspiring connections to Relief International’s mission, both personally and professionally.

Subject matter expertise in the following areas would bring value to our Boards:

• Philanthropy and Fundraising
• Non-profit governance
• Public Relations and Media
• Human Resources
• Climate Change
• Humanitarian Relief and International Development
• Technical expertise of medical, public health, and/or water and sanitation engineering in the global south
• Technology, digitization, privacy and cybersecurity

We recognize diversity, representation and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission, and bring innovation, new perspectives and wide-ranging experience that help us collectively do our best work.  We therefore especially welcome those with lived experience and understanding of the communities with whom we work. We are aware that we are on a journey and if you join our team, you will be part of a team that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be helping an exceptional global charity make a big difference to some of the most vulnerable people in the world. You will have the opportunity to contribute substantially to an organization that is focused on building resilience of communities in some of the most fragile environments globally.

You will develop valuable skills, knowledge, experience and networks within the international aid sector, working alongside a committed team of directors/trustees, all striving to grow our impact globally. You will have the opportunity to make strategic decisions and shape innovative projects.

For further information on how to apply 

We appreciate all expressions of interest, Click on the ‘the title’ of this listing it will take you to the application page where you can upload a comprehensive CV along with a cover letter which sets out your motivation to take on such a role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria would be appreciated.

We are looking for a Global Business Development Director who is a:

Visionary leader, driving a highly collaborative process to crystallize and lead RI’s Program Development vision and strategy

Creative and entrepreneurial professional, leading the organization’s business development efforts as a means of high-impact programming at RI.

Consummate humanitarian voice, articulating RI’s sharpened positioning as a leader in the humanitarian and development sector, globally.

Team builder and talent developer, working as an integral contributor building Program Development capacity and driving talent development throughout the organization.

Kind contributor to an extraordinary team, contributing to collective problem solving as the organization grapples with complex challenges in high-risk settings.

You will be a creative and entrepreneurial professional to lead the organization’s business development efforts. Leading the business development approach globally. Drive RI’s business development strategy, and oversee Program Development staff globally to successfully identify, lead, prepare for, and win proposals for our new programs.

RI is looking for a unique Corporate & Foundations Partnership Director with an entrepreneurial spirit and excitement to build a new team, develop new collaborative opportunities with experts across the organization and lead efforts to identify, cultivate and grow Relief International’s engagement with mid to large size private partners. The Corporate & Foundations Partnership Director will be an experienced leader, with excitement to drive new areas of opportunity leading to scalable, global change in the countries and regions where we work.

This role will align closely with the Philanthropy and Communications Department to expand RI’s donor base and unrestricted funding opportunities, primarily across the USA, with support to the UK, Europe and beyond.  This role will partner closely with the CDMO, CEO and Program Development Team.