Two members for the Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board is statutorily responsible for overseeing the policies of the executive board (in this case, the executive director) and the general affairs of the Sustainable The Hague Foundation and the Climate Fund Foundation. It acts as a sounding board for the executive director with regard to the strategic development and continuity of the organization. The Board of Trustees consists of five members, meets five times a year, and has a personnel and a financial committee. The five members of the Board of Trustees (three of whom are nominated by the Municipal Executive) are independent and come from various sectors of society, both for-profit and non-profit. The Board of Trustees strives for diversity and inclusivity within the board.

Expected qualities and competencies:

• strategic thinking
• decisiveness
• expertise in the field of (urban) sustainability
• a keen sense of social awareness
• a proactive, open, and constructive critical attitude
• communication skills
• a relevant network in the city 

For the position of chairperson, we specifically request the following:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience at the political and administrative levels within or with the municipality of The Hague.

Specific duties:

• Serves as the primary point of contact for the managing director;
• Chairs the Board of Trustees, helps set the agenda, ensures that the meeting proceeds in an orderly manner, and oversees compliance with agreements;
• Is motivated and committed, has the ability to build connections, acts with transparency, and commands respect in public appearances. 

For the member with expertise in resident participation, we ask:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience at the tactical and strategic levels in the field of resident participation/communication; an affinity for intercultural empathy and behavioral change.
• An affinity for intercultural empathy and behavioral change.

Specific duties:

• A sounding board for the executive director on strategies for communicating with and engaging residents from diverse cultural backgrounds in various neighborhoods.

Time spent:

• Prepare for, attend, and actively contribute to the meetings of the Board of Trustees. There are currently five such meetings per year, usually held on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

What do we offer?

• Opportunity to contribute, at the administrative and strategic level, to making The Hague more sustainable
• A dedicated and professional team consisting of fellow members of the Board of Trustees and staff members of the organization.
• Members of the Supervisory Board do not receive any compensation for their work.

Interested?

Please send your resume and cover letter by Sunday, January 12, 2025, to werkenbij@duurzaamdenhaag.nl.

Interviews will take place during the week of January 20, 2025. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Peter Smit (Chair of the Supervisory Board) at 06-27028861 or Joris Wijsmuller (Executive Director) at 06-28334942.

About Sustainable The Hague and the Climate Fund

The Sustainable The Hague Foundation serves as the city’s driving force in the area of resident participation in sustainability. We empower residents to take action toward sustainability by informing, engaging, supporting, and connecting residents and initiatives in the areas of energy, green spaces, food, circularity, and mobility. 

The guiding principle here is that every resident should be able to contribute to the best of their ability. Our mission is focused on a just energy transition and the greening of urbanized neighborhoods. In doing so, we are working to realize the city government’s ambitions for a climate-neutral and resilient city.

The Hague Climate Fund supports local nonprofit organizations in reducing CO2 emissions by providing financial contributions for projects such as solar panels, energy storage, and more. The City of The Hague contributes funds to the initiative as compensation for unavoidable CO2 emissions from energy use.

The supervisory boards of both foundations have the same composition.

For more information on Sustainable The Hague, see www.duurzaamdenhaag.nl

For more information about the Hague Climate Fund, see www.klimaatfondslokaal.nl

We do not appreciate unsolicited solicitations in response to this job posting.