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Vacancy Board NWB Fund

  • mwierda6
  • Oct 19, 2022
  • 3 min read

Are you a water board executive with a passion for international cooperation? This may be the side role for you.


The NWB Fund is a fund for and by water boards that co-finances international activities of water boards. The independent fund has been doing this since 2006, and it has also laid a solid foundation for the Blue Deal program. Through this program, water boards and ministries work together until 2030 to provide 20 million people with clean, sufficient, and safe water. See also our website: www.nwbfonds.nl


Working on Climate Adaptation


The NWB Fund has developed a new long-term strategy that must be implemented in the coming years. The fund aims to achieve faster and more impactful results in the field of climate adaptation in international water projects, particularly with nature-based solutions and by involving local communities. We do this through co-financing of projects and a training program for water professionals.


Outboard Motor


Within international water management, the NWB Fund plays the role of the outboard motor: the driver of innovation and the financier of experiments that are difficult for other parties. We do this as much as possible in collaboration with the Blue Deal program, the (Union of) water boards, and external parties such as the ministries of Infrastructure and Water Management and Foreign Affairs.


Organization


The operational organization of the fund consists of a director (1 day/week), a program manager (18 hours/week), and some secretarial and accounting support. All in all, about 1 FTE. Additionally, the fund has a program committee that evaluates co-financing applications and a board. The board consists of 5 people, 2 of whom must be from the boards of Dutch water authorities according to the statutes; one of these positions is vacant.


Profile


The role of the board, specifically the water board executive:


  • Establishing the strategy and regulations of the foundation and overseeing their execution;

  • Supervising the management of finances, e.g., approving the annual budget and financial statements;

  • Representing the water boards in the board of the NWB Fund;

  • Advocating for international cooperation within the boards of the water authorities;

  • Being an ambassador for the NWB Fund in administrative networks and maintaining relevant contacts;

  • Acting as a sparring partner for the director and program manager.


What Are We Looking For?


We are seeking a daily executive from one of the 21 Dutch water boards who is passionate about international water projects and committed to climate adaptation in a nature- and human-inclusive way. Someone with executive experience, sensitivity, networks, and the ability to connect and think strategically. Ideally, they will have personal experience with international work. Naturally, we also expect knowledge of the water boards and availability for board meetings and other board activities.


What Do We Offer?


A meaningful side role where you will gain a lot of satisfaction because our contribution makes an impact abroad. Board members do not receive remuneration, but expenses are reimbursed.


You will be appointed by the board for 4 years, with the possibility of one extension for another 4 years.


We aim to present and decide on the nomination at the board meeting on December 12, so you can start on January 1, 2023.


How to Apply


Applications (motivation letter and CV) can be sent by no later than November 1, 2022, to:


Bert van Boggelen, director of the NWB Fund.

Phone: +31 6 51534933


For any questions, feel free to contact me personally.




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