ISN, Head Of Governance & Executive Affairs

The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) has worked to advance global kidney health through education, grant programs, research, and advocacy since 1960. The ISN represents a wide international network and provides an efficient platform for timely scientific exchange and knowledge-sharing among healthcare professionals around the world.

The ISN is dedicated to addressing the disparity between the developing and developed worlds in the research, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of kidney disease. It has 10,000 professional members from more than 126 countries and collaborates with over 70 national and regional nephrology societies worldwide, representing 20,000+ professionals.

Job Description

The Head of Governance and Executive Affairs position at the ISN offers the opportunity to provide strategic, operational, and administrative support to the society's top leadership. This role works closely with the Executive Director and serves as a vital bridge between executive leadership, internal departments, and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will oversee effective governance and regulatory compliance, help guide the society's leadership and membership in accordance with the society's bylaws and policies, and nonprofit best practices at large.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Executive Director, supporting ISN's main leadership bodies including the Executive Committee, Council, and Regional Boards.
• Overseeing and guiding the operation of ISN Supporting Groups, ensuring their work achieves ISN's objectives as set out in ISN's governance documents.
• Maintaining governance documents and supporting good governance practices of ISN.
• Providing advice and guidance on governance and leadership-related matters to the Executive Director, volunteer leaders, and ISN staff.
• Providing strategic input and coordination for executive communications, initiatives, and society-wide priorities.
• Ensuring alignment of executive-level activities with the society's mission, goals, and governance processes.
• Managing confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.

Requirements

• Very detail-oriented, process-driven, precise, but with a flair for assessing what is important and what can be deprioritized.
• Administrative and computer skills, including excellent knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Internet tools.
• Familiarity with legal documents wording and ability to review and improve terms and conditions.
• Fluency in spoken and written English (other languages would be an asset).
• Team player, ability to coordinate a team and enforce policies and procedures without having line-management authority.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and motivation letter as soon as possible to the Dober Partners ISN team.