April 2018

Appointment Brief –

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Introduction, from Jonathan Cohen OBE, ), Papua New / Bougainville Executive Director and the . Key themes that underpin our work are: engaging armed groups; peace processes, dialogue and mediation support; public participation; gender and ; and political settlements. We are looking for a Chair who embodies the organisation’s values of collaboration, creativity, challenge and commitment. We are seeking a new Chair to provide leadership and direction to our Board of Trustees so that it can fulfil its responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity. You will have At Conciliation Resources, we are immensely the opportunity to work with a passionate Board proud of our impact in preventing violent conflict of Trustees, an outstanding executive team and a and achieving lasting peace. As a leading dynamic staff collective. peacebuilding charity, we are committed to Whether from the private, public or non-profit finding an outstanding individual to lead our sector, our ideal candidate will display keen Board of Trustees through our next phase of judgement and bring experience of senior development. The current Chair, Rt Revd Peter leadership and provide motivating support Price, having come to the role from the House of and challenge to colleagues. You should Lords and a career in peacebuilding, is stepping have previous board experience and a clear down after five years in the role. This period understanding of good governance. In addition, has seen the organisation grow and develop the you should have strong networking skills and quality of its work. This is an exciting opportunity the ability to publicly represent the organisation. to lead the board of an ambitious and innovative A broad understanding of peacebuilding would UK charity with a global reach, working to provide be an advantage. Above all, you will be fully practical support to help people affected by committed to our values, mission and goals, violent conflict. sharing our vision of a world where people Since 1994 we have worked with people in conflict work together to resolve conflict and promote to prevent violence and build peace. We provide peaceful and inclusive societies. advice, support and practical resources to help To fulfil the role effectively, it is expected that divided communities resolve their differences the time requirement for the Chair will be 16-18 peacefully. In addition, we take what we learn days per year comprised of four Board meetings to government decision-makers and others (one of which can be extended to include a retreat working to end conflict, to improve policies and with all staff) plus preparation time, regular peacebuilding practice worldwide. contact with the Executive Director and fellow Our work is based on genuine, reciprocal Trustees, and participation in other meetings and partnerships with outstanding and committed events. The term of office is three years and the individuals and organisations. In 2017, we worked maximum number of consecutive terms is two. with over 80 local and international partners, which included peacebuilding NGOs, women’s In 2017 we spent over £5.5 million on our organisations, government agencies, academic charitable activities. 2018 has seen continued institutions, journalists, private companies and fundraising successes as we continue to seek to networks. Contexts in which we have programmes diversify our income streams. Our Strategic Plan include: the Caucasus; Colombia; East and “Partnering for Peace” sets the outcomes we Central Africa (the Central African Republic and seek to achieve by 2020. the Democratic Republic of Congo), the Horn of I look forward to welcoming a diverse range of Africa (Ethiopia and ), India and Pakistan applicants and I am excited to see what you can (Kashmir), West Africa (Mano River Region and bring to Conciliation Resources!

2 • Conciliation Resources Women in the Bangsamoro, Philippines © Zabra Siwa About us Our vision: Our vision is of a world where people work together to resolve conflicts and promote peaceful and inclusive societies.

Our mission: Our mission is to provide practical support to help people affected by violent conflict achieve lasting peace. We draw on our shared experiences to improve peacebuilding policies and practice worldwide.

Our values Our strategic goals Collaboration: We believe that everybody affected GOAL 1: Causes and drivers of conflict are by conflict has a stake in peace. We work to create peacefully transformed peaceful and inclusive change within societies As a result of our support, relationships, in partnership with local people, to respond to governance practices and structures, and legacies violence, inequality, injustice and exclusion. of violence, which are obstacles to sustainable Creativity: We believe that peacebuilding needs to peace, are addressed. be flexible and adaptive to the specific and evolving realities of each conflict context. We support GOAL 2: Approaches to building peace support innovative ways to influence change, and we share inclusion insights from people’s lived experience globally to As a result of our engagement, expertise and build collective knowledge and expertise. resources, peacebuilding and conflict prevention Challenge: We believe that peace can only come practice is more inclusive. about if people have a chance to better understand their conflict and if difficult conversations are GOAL 3: Policy is prioritising conflict prevention held between allies and adversaries. We stand and peacebuilding alongside those who, with courage and integrity, As a result of our efforts, relevant policymakers reach out across conflict divides. at international, national and regional levels Commitment: We believe that building sustainable make investments in long-term, non-violent peace takes time. That’s why we make long- approaches to preventing armed conflict and term commitments to support just and resilient building peace, and in those working for peace in transitions from protracted conflict to lasting peace. conflict contexts.

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Remuneration: The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed. Location: Tufnell Park, London Time commitment: 16-18 days per year Responsible to: Board of Trustees Responsible for: Line management of the Executive Director

Purpose 33 Undertake the full responsibilities of a Trustee and adhere to the charity’s policies and The Chair will provide leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees, enabling them to fulfil 33 Ensure that the Board of Trustees receives their responsibilities for the overall governance professional advice when it is needed, and strategic development of the charity. Working either from its senior staff or from with Trustees and external contacts to further external sources. Conciliation Resources’ success according to 33 Ensure Trustee decisions are acted upon. the articles, legal and regulatory guidelines and the Organisation’s Vision, Mission and Values. 33 Ensure that the performance of the Working in partnership with the Executive Director Board and the Trustees is reviewed on an to ensure that Trustees’ decisions are acted upon annual basis. and the Charity is managed in an effective manner. 33 Develop, support and review each Trustee, and the Trustees as a unitary body, to achieve Governance the best individual and collective development 33 Ensure the Board of Conciliation Resources and contribution from each and deliver fulfils its responsibilities for the governance appropriate consensus. of the charity, and that the organisation acts in 33 With the Executive Director, Executive accordance with its Articles of Association. Management Team, Treasurer and other 33 Ensure that the approved values and mission of Board members, set the financial strategy the organisation are upheld in all the decisions of Conciliation Resources and monitor its and decision-making processes of the Board. effective implementation.

4 • Conciliation Resources 33 Ensure that the financial dealings are committing the required time (16-18 days prudently and systematically accounted for annually). and externally audited. 33 Ensure Conciliation Resources is run in accordance with the decisions of the Board, Strategic Leadership the charity’s governing document and all 33 Lead the Board, and in partnership with appropriate and relevant legislation. the Executive Director and the Executive 33 Annually appraise the performance of the Management Team, in the strategic Executive Director drawing on feedback from development of the charity. Trustees and staff as part of the appraisal 33 Ensure the Board has a shared vision of process. the organisation’s future as well as an 33 Support effective communication between the understanding of the external environment Board and directly with all staff and the charity’s risks and opportunities. The above list is indicative only and not exhaustive. 33 Ensure that Conciliation Resources’ progress The Chair will be expected to perform all such towards achieving its strategic and annual additional duties as are reasonably commensurate goals is reviewed regularly. with the role. The Chair may decide to delegate 33 Ensure that the Board can regularly review some of the above duties to an individual Board major risks and associated opportunities and member or sub-committee of the Board. In these satisfy itself that systems are in place to take instances, the Chair should ensure that delegation advantage of opportunities and manage and is only made to those who have the appropriate mitigate the risks. skills, knowledge and competencies, and that the delegation is effectively managed. External Relations 33 Represent Conciliation Resources at various Person Specification events and meetings with key stakeholders, Knowledge, Skills and Expertise actively encouraging and contributing to our Our new Chair will be a resilient, self-confident growing network of supporters. and self-aware individual. The Board seeks to 33 Promote the work of Conciliation Resources maintain a balance of key skills, experience and to your own network of contacts within private knowledge in the following areas: and public sector organisations to ensure the 33 Experience of being part of an effective board continued growth and success of the charity. (governance) 33 Represent the charity at public and private 33 Experience representing an organisation to events and/or meetings to ensure the supporters and the general public continued growth and success of the charity. 33 Experience building and maintaining high level 33 Establish a robust network of contacts from political and organisational networks in the UK the public and private sector to support the 33 An ability to both promote and embody the continued growth of the charity. values of the organisation 33 Ensure that the Board of Trustees proactively 33 Financial analysis and senior management promotes the work of Conciliation Resources experience to their own network of contacts within private 33 and public sector organisations to ensure the Access to / knowledge of potential donor- continued growth and success of the charity supporters 33 Knowledge and experience of human rights 33 Represent Conciliation Resources in the press and/or humanitarian / international law and broadcast media, in line with the charity’s media strategy. 33 An academic background relevant to our work and/or appropriate regional experience Relationship with the Executive 33 Background in / knowledge of diplomacy Director 33 Communications, media, marketing and/or 33 Develop and maintain a constructive public relations relationship with the Executive Director, 33 Ability to support, challenge, act as providing leadership and support through professional mentor to the Executive Director

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What Does Conciliation Resources of applicants for all roles in Conciliation Offer? Resources and forms no part of the application evaluation process. Becoming Chair of the Board of Conciliation Resources gives you the opportunity to work All the above should be emailed to with highly talented and individuals experienced [email protected] clearly marked “Chair in their respective areas of work sector who Application” in the subject line. All applications are passionate about making a difference in the will be acknowledged and will be reviewed on peacebuilding field. an on-going basis by members of the Board Biographies of all our current staff can be Nominations Committee. The deadline is no later found at www.c-r.org/about/staff. Biographies than 5 pm UK Time on the 20 June 2018 on our current board members can be found at www.c-r.org/about/board. It is likely interviews will be held at Conciliation All agreed and directly incurred expenses will Resources’ office at Tufnell Park, London. be reimbursed against receipts. Currently all four board meetings are held in London and we Timetable seek to set the board meeting dates on a rolling Closing date: 22 June 2018 12-month basis. If a board member wishes to join a meeting and is unable to attend in person, Interviews: from 16 July 2018 we will endeavour to use remote dial-in systems These dates may be subject to change and where possible. applicants will be advised in advance should How to Apply this happen. Shortlisted candidates may be required to To apply to be the next Chair of Conciliation undertake an additional assessment prior to the Resources, please provide the following: final interview. 33 A letter of interest explaining your motivation for applying, your interest in the role and how For an informal discussion about the role, please you meet the requirements for the position of contact Jonathan Cohen, Executive Director on Chair. This should be a maximum 2 sides of 020 7288 8369 or [email protected] or the current A4, minimum 10 point, Arial. Chair via Jo Bundo, Executive Assistant on 33 An up-to-date CV. 020 7288 8372 or [email protected] who will make the logistical arrangements. 33 A completed equal opportunities form. This assists us in our monitoring of the diversity May 2018

6 • Conciliation Resources Conciliation Resources is an independent international organisation working with people in conflict to prevent violence, resolve conflicts and promote peaceful societies. We believe that building sustainable peace takes time. We provide practical support to help people affected by violent conflict achieve lasting peace. We draw on our shared experiences to improve peacebuilding policies and practice worldwide.

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