AidEnvironment is looking for a new Supervisory Board member
AidEnvironment is looking for a new member for their Supervisory Board as the term of one of the Supervisory Board members expires.
About AidEnvironment
AidEnvironment is a non-profit sustainability research, strategy and advisory organisation that combines data, on-the-ground validation, systemic thinking and implementation of sustainable solutions to achieve transformative sector change. We produce actionable insights and implement sustainable solutions in partnership with local communities, NGOs, governments,
and businesses, with the goal to help protect and restore ecosystems and improve livelihoods.
We focus on:
• Sustainable production landscapes
• Deforestation and exploitation free supply chains
• Integrated landscape resources management
AidEnvironment was founded in 1988 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. We operate through a network of offices, supported by a team of dedicated professionals that work on international assignments across the mentioned areas of expertise. We have an East Africa office in Kampala, established in 2018, which oversees the operations of the in-country offices in Uganda. These focus on sustainable water and land use, as well as improvement of livelihoods, in East Africa. The team aims to expand its portfolio of clients and funders, particularly to provide solutions for changes in land use.
Our teams collaborate with private foundations, governments, NGOs and private sector parties, to move towards more sustainable landscapes and supply chains. This is done through long term implementation programs in combination with short term action-led research assignments.
Governance structure of AidEnvironment
The AidEnvironment Foundation is registered in Amsterdam. The management of AidEnvironment is entrusted to the General Director who is responsible for strategic leadership, oversight, and management of the entire organisation. The East Africa country office is managed by a country director who reports directly to the General Director of Foundation AidEnvironment.
Supervisory Board
The General Director is supported by an independent Supervisory Board that oversees the organisation’s strategic direction, performance, and overall governance. The Supervisory Board is responsible for appointing the General Director, providing advice, guidance and approving the annual reports.
The Board consists of a Chair and three members, who act independently and represent the interests of the organisation and its stakeholders. Members are appointed for an initial four-year term and may be reappointed once for a further period of up to four years. The Supervisory Board meets four to five times per year.
As one Supervisory Board member’s term will conclude in 2027, AidEnvironment is seeking to appoint a new member to join the Supervisory Board. We are looking for someone with strong governance, oversight, and strategic thinking skills, who serves as an adviser and a sounding board to the Management team.
Information about the current Supervisory Board members can be found here.
General requirements for Supervisory Board members
• Commitment to AidEnvironment’s mission, values, and strategic objectives,
• Understanding of the roles and responsibilities associated with non-executive governance and supervision,
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and ensure effective supervision of the Management Board,
• A team player who conducts duties with integrity, openness, and independence,
•Availability to actively participate in Supervisory Board meetings, preparatory work, and occasional ad hoc consultations.
Other desirable qualifications and attributes
• Previous experience serving on a Supervisory Board, Board of Directors, Advisory Board, or comparable governance body, preferably in international NGOs,
• Access to relevant professional networks that can support AidEnvironment’s mission, partnerships, fundraising, or strategic development,
• Financial expertise with the ability to advise on financial and accounting matters.
To ensure the composition of the Supervisory Board reflects diversity and complementarity in terms of individual member profiles, we are also seeking a candidate with experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Professional experience and/or familiarity with the areas relevant to AidEnvironment’s work, such as sustainable development, environmental governance and policy, responsible business conduct and ESG, responsible supply chains, or other related fields,
• Proven knowledge of/affinity with the areas in which AidEnvironment is working,
• First-hand experience working in a consultancy or assignment-driven organisation for international public and private sustainable development and/or,
• Institutional fundraising, donor-funded programmes, or grant-funded organizations.
For more information and/or to express your interest, please contact:
• Tessa Maksimovic, Supervisory Board, e-mail: Tessa.maksimovic@gmail.com
• Lysanne Vergoesen, General Director AidEnvironment, e-mail: vergroesen@aidenvironment.org
The application deadline is 18 December 2026.
