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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Call for Applications: Trustees – Business Committee (Fundraising or Finance)</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Apply by Tuesday, 17th February, 2026</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">About Restless Development</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px\">Restless Development is a locally-led, globally connected network, independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world.  We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px\">We also run the </span><a href=\"https://youthcollective.restlessdevelopment.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Youth Collective</span></a><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px\"> – a growing network of over 5000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating a network that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Our approach to safeguarding</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px\">Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our </span><a href=\"https://restlessdevelopment.org/safeguarding/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Safeguarding Policy</span></a><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px\">.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">More information about Restless Development:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://restlessdevelopment.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Restless-Development-global-strategy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Restless Development Strategy</span></a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://youthcollective.restlessdevelopment.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Youth Collective </span></a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://restlessdevelopment.org/power-shifting-checklist-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Power Shifting Checklist</span></a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://wearerestless.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">We Are Restless Blog</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">ABOUT THE TRUSTEE</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Here at Restless, we’re building a progressive, forward thinking locally-led, globally connected network where our people and purpose are central to everything we do. We believe in the power of young people to lead change. We are a values based employer - placing a focus on culture, equity, wellbeing, safeguarding and </span><a href=\"https://restlessdevelopment.org/power-shifting-checklist-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">power shifting</span></a><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> in all that we do.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">The financial sustainability and growth of our organisation are crucial to achieving our vision of a just and sustainable world for all. To support this, we are seeking </span><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">two highly motivated and skilled individuals</span><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> to join </span><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">our Global Board of Trustees</span><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> as members of the Business Committee. These individuals will bring strong experience in either </span><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Finance</span><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> or </span><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Fundraising</span><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">, and will contribute to the governance and strategic direction of the agency during a time of transformation and growth.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">About the Role</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">As a member of the Business Committee, you will contribute to the governance, strategy, and decision-making of the Board, while offering subject matter expertise in either </span><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Finance </span><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">or</span><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\"> Fundraising.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">You will ideally have the following skills/ experience:</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Experience in Finance (such as accounting, audit, or financial management):</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Strategic oversight of financial management to ensure accountability and mission alignment.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Contribution to financial strategies that reflect our power-shifting commitments.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Experience with financial reporting, budget reviews, and risk registers.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Advisory input on long-term financial planning, investment opportunities, and risk management.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Championing financial transparency and sustainability across the agency.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">OR </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Experience in Fundraising (such as resource mobilization, donor engagement, or income diversification):</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Strategic oversight of fundraising strategies aligned with mission and values.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Support for income diversification (trusts and foundations, institutional donors, corporate partnerships).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Advice on innovative and ethical fundraising approaches.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Monitoring progress on income targets and strengthening partnerships.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Championing values-aligned fundraising practices that uplift youth-led impact.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Who We're Looking For</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">We are looking for individuals who:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Have a strong background and experience in either Finance or Fundraising.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Are passionate about youth leadership, global equity, and the role of young people in shaping sustainable development.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Can offer time, energy, and strategic input as a Trustee, supporting the agency through oversight and challenge.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Are aligned with Restless Development’s values and committed to equity, accountability, and power shifting.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Our Commitment to Youth Leadership</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">As a youth-led agency, we are especially keen to hear from young people under the age of 35, and encourage expressions of interest from individuals in the Global South and from underrepresented backgrounds </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">TIME COMMITMENT</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Trustees serve on a voluntary basis, serving on at least one Trustee Committee (meeting quarterly) as well as additional meetings when required. We’re open to remote candidates as well as those in our major hubs - the Board runs remotely. You would be expected to attend:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">5 x board meetings annually </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">4 x quarterly Business Committee meetings;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">1 x annual 1-day Board development day.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">ABOUT THE GLOBAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">The Restless Development Global Board of Trustees is the ultimate governance body for the organisation, serving as stewards of its resources and ultimately responsible for our strategy, operations and financial management It works in partnership with national boards, which hold legal responsibility in their own jurisdictions — to ensure a coherent global direction, alignment with our shared mission, and consistent application of our values across the network. You can find out more about our current Board and a link to our latest Board reports </span><span style=\"color: rgb(116, 198, 202); font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline\">here</span><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">The Trustees seek to work closely with the Co CEOs and members of the Global Leadership Group of Restless Development to achieve its goals, and are responsible for providing support, guidance and decisions in the following areas: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">People and Culture</span><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> including providing advice on the design of strategic learning and development initiatives in line with our values and behaviours framework and using your expertise to support us with talent management and succession planning. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Leadership selection</span><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">, including appointing the Chief Executive and approving the appointments of senior members of the GLG.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Strategic thinking,</span><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> including approving the overall organisational strategy proposed by the GLG and providing high-level input to ensure alignment with Restless Development’s long-term vision and priorities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Financial oversight</span><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">, including a formal review of the organisation’s annual budget, reserves levels and cashflow forecasting, and supporting the GLG in financial management and organisation.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Guidance and Support</span><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">, including giving advice to the Chief Executive and GLG about the operations of the organisation in areas such as personnel management, strategic choices and legal requirements. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Networking,</span><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> including using your personal and professional network to assist the Chief Executive and GLG in gaining high level access to relevant individuals and institutions to support the operation and growth of the organisation. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Fundraising</span><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> (where possible), including assisting the Chief Executive in gaining high level access to potential donors and supporters, and providing advice and assistance more generally on areas of fundraising.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">HOW TO APPLY</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px\">Please submit your CV and an </span><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">expression of interest </span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px\">that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words) Please include at least one example of a recent moment or product that you have led. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px\">Apply by Tuesday 17th February 2026 before 5pm BST. For more tips on how to apply visit our website </span><a href=\"https://restlessdevelopment.org/opportunities/how-to-apply/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">here</span></a><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15px\">.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://restlessdevelopment.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Click here to return to Restless Developments website</span></a></p>",
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