Trustees - International Operations
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- Employer:
- SPANA - The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad
- Salary:
- Reasonable expenses, in line with the SPANA’s Expenses Policy, will be reimbursed for attending Board/Committee meetings.
- Closing date:
- Midnight 11th January 2026
- Job Ref:
- GSe127897
Description
SPANA is a global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked across Africa, Asia and Latin America to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen and camels.
The need for our work has never been greater, and this demand will only increase in the years ahead. The impact of the climate crisis, the increase in poverty levels and instability in many regions will be particularly hard on working animals and the communities that rely on them. Extreme weather patterns, natural hazards and food and water shortages are threatening the lives of people living in poverty – and the more vulnerable people are, the harder it is for them to recover from failed harvests, destroyed homes, and health crises – and therefore to provide for their working animals. The World Bank has estimated that, by 2030, the climate crisis could push over 120 million more people into poverty. Working animals are intrinsically linked to the global shift we’re seeing. We anticipate that the demands on working animals will grow exponentially.
We are working to improve the quality of life for working animals at a greater scale than ever before. We will ensure the world of working animals thrives as part of the nexus of animals, people and the environment.
This is an exciting time to join SPANA’s board and help transform the welfare of working animals globally. We are looking for two International Operations Trustees to join our dedicated team of trustees. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience of overseeing international development; programming, operations, governance, assurance, safeguarding and auditing in country activity/delivery. In addition, as a result of their substantial experience of working in African countries for an NGO organisation, they will have a good understanding of the communities served and respect for local cultures.
If this sounds like you, please review the full details of the International Operations Trustee roles here on our dedicated microsite by clicking Apply.
SPANA is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion and would ideally like to build greater diversity within the Board, the Board actively welcomes different perspectives.
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
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