Kinvia Board Director

About this opportunity

Integral to this period of transformation and launch of our new strategic direction, we are seeking new members to join our Board of Directors. We are specifically interested in individuals who have the experience and capacity to take on leadership roles on the Board and who have deep governance experience. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic period of change and growth at Kinvia. As a board member, you will play a crucial role in guiding our organization through this pivotal transition. Your involvement will be instrumental in shaping initiatives that are not only impactful but also embody our commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, inclusion, and decolonization.

Our aim is to attract proactive members who not only enrich our organization’s diversity with their unique perspectives, but also firmly believe in and advocate for a gender equality-based, decolonized, anti-racist and anti-oppressive approach. These members should demonstrate a strong commitment to our mission, embodying our values through effective governance and oversight. We want to ensure our board meaningfully reflects the communities we work with as it is just good governance. We value living/lived experiences and we highly encourage people with living/lived experiences as members and/or diaspora from the countries and communities we work with to apply.

Kinvia Board

Our board is composed of individuals with a wide range of skills and experience. We are currently looking to enhance this skill set by recruiting five new members who are willing to take on leadership roles in the near term. Specifically, we are seeking individuals any of the following skills or experience:

• Finance Expertise: Strong financial acumen. Preference for someone who has experience as a CFO or Board experience on a Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. CPA or CA designation is preferred.
• Governance Experience: Ideally in the non-profit sector, to help guide our strategic direction and ensure strong oversight. Candidates who have
• Risk Management & Strategic Oversight: Experience in managing risk (preferably in a similar global non-profit context) and contributing to high-level organizational strategy either at the Board or Executive level.
• Other areas of Expertise: Experience in one or more of the following areas: legal (e.g. lawyer), international development, board transformation, human resources (in particular as it relates to the non-profit context) and fund-raising.
• Board Leadership Experience: Experience in Chairing or acting as Vice-Chair of a Board, particularly in the Not-for-Profit Sector.  Experience in Chairing Board committees is also considered an asset. These positions offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact, including the opportunity to take on a leadership role on the Board in the near future.

Board Member Accountabilities

• Term: Serve at least one three-year volunteer term with Kinvia, with the opportunity for a subsequent term.
• Time Commitment:
  Dedicate at least 8-10 hours a month to Board activities. Time requirements for Committee roles may vary depending on the specific responsibilities and needs of each committee or leadership role.
• Board Meetings: Attend four Board meetings a year ; at least one of the four is held in-person in Toronto with expenses paid by Kinvia.
• Committees: Join and participate in Board committees virtually four times per year and ad hoc committees as needed.
• Members: All Board Directors are also Kinvia’s Members as per the By-Laws, which entails attending the Annual General Meeting and any ad-hoc meetings.
• Digital Proficiency:
  Demonstrate computer and technology skills for efficient electronic communication and document review and preparation, as this is primarily a virtual role.
• Active Participation: Engage in decision- making and support of Board projects.

We maintain a “Board-Buddy” system for all new Board members.