About Results

Results International (Australia) is a non-partisan international aid and development organisation. We advocate directly to Australian Parliamentarians with the aim of leveraging millions of dollars in Government funding for the world's poorest communities. We believe that no matter where people are born, everyone should have equal opportunities to fulfil their potential in life.​ For over 35 years we have recruited, trained and empowered everyday Australians through our grassroots advocacy program. We support our advocates to use their voice to ensure Australia is being a good international citizen and using its aid budget as effectively as possible. Our model of advocacy enables us to create systemic and transformational change for the world's poorest and most vulnerable communities.

Our Mission: To generate the political will to end poverty.

Our Vision: An Asia Pacific region free from extreme poverty.

About the Board

The board consists of between 6 and 8 volunteer Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) from a diverse range of backgrounds and skill sets, who are appointed by the Board or elected by Results members. Directors have a three year tenure with an option of extension.

About our next Chair

The global health context has changed dramatically over recent years and these changes will continue to ripple throughout the world for years to come. Our sustainable funding model through major American philanthropy allows Results to respond to this rapidly changing operating environment. Our next Chair will play a strong role in raising the profile and impact of Results with parliamentarians, policy makers and global health partners, and significantly elevate the role that Results plays in the global health ecosystem. The Chair will also open doors to new funding opportunities and champion our success to a wider audience.

About the Role

As Chair, this role provides leadership to Results’ Board of Directors, facilitating and encouraging the Board and CEO to achieve Results’ strategic objectives.

Responsibilities include:

Leadership of the Board

• Chair the board meetings, the AGM and General Meetings of Results NEDs and members.
• Ensure board effectiveness through the promotion of open and constructive discussion to make informed and balanced decisions.
• Maintain a culture of inclusion, accountability, mutual respect and professionalism within the board.
• Ensure open communication and a mutually respectful and highly effective working relationship with the CEO.

Strategic Direction and Oversight

• Work closely with board members and CEO to establish long-term goals, monitor progress and make necessary adjustments.
• Ensure Results stays focused on its mission and achieves its strategic objectives.
• Work closely with the Treasurer and CEO to ensure Results maintains a strong financial position.

Ensure effective Governance

• Oversee the governance processes and structures, ensuring they align with legal and regulatory requirements (existing and emerging).
• Facilitate the work of the Board at its meetings and be responsible for ensuring the principles and processes of the Board are maintained.
• Provide a clear structure for the effective running of Board meetings and conduct meetings of the Board to facilitate the full participation of Directors.
• Coordinate and lead a yearly evaluation of the Board’s performance.
• Manage appropriately any declared or perceived conflicts of interest and/or potential conflicts of interest.

Guide Directors

• Brief other Directors on issues arising between meetings.
• Act as adviser, counsellor and listener for other Board members as necessary.

Represent Results externally as appropriate

• In conjunction with the CEO undertake appropriate personal relations and profile raising activities with donors, at public events and public commentary on the issues that Results advocates on.
• Attend appropriate briefings, events and meetings
• Be the lead spokesperson at the AGM.

Qualities, Skills and Experience Required

• Extensive Board experience, preferably in the international aid and not-for-profit sector.
• Strong governance, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A robust network within the philanthropic sector and/or corporate sector and willingness to leverage this network to support fundraising efforts.
• Ability to mentor directors and CEO.
• Strong alignment with Results’ vision and mission.

Time Commitment

• An estimated commitment of 8-10 hours per month
• Attendance at subcommittee meetings (5-6 per year - online)
• Attendance at board meetings (5-6 per year - online/in person), strategy planning days (one per year) and Results events where possible

Application Process

Results is an organisation that supports equal opportunities and encourages anyone with relevant skills and experience to apply. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, LBGTIQA+ people, people with disabilities and others who have diverse experiences of our world to apply for this role.

Further Information

For further information about the role, please contact Terina Stibbard, Board Chair at [email protected] using the subject line: Chair / Board Director (Voluntary) - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs, to arrange a confidential discussion.

A position description is attached.