Treasurer – Board Member (Voluntary Position)

Join ICM as Treasurer and Make a Global Impact! 

The International Confederation of Midwives is searching for a Dutch-speaking financial expert to serve as Treasurer with the ICM Board. We seek a professional with experience in governance and strategic leadership, in-depth knowledge of the Dutch finance and regulatory system and a passion for promoting global maternal health.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your skills to a leading global organization and ensure its financial sustainability, supporting midwifery care worldwide.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact at the international level, we encourage you to apply today!

📌 Voluntary Role | 🇳🇱 Dutch Fluency Required | 💻 Remote with Some Travel

ABOUT ICM

The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) is comprised of 136 Member Midwives’ Associations, representing 117 countries across every continent. Together these associations represent over 1 million midwives globally, organised in six regions. We work closely with organizations such as the WHO, UNFPA, and other UN agencies to advocate for midwives and midwifery-led care. You can find more information about ICM here: https://internationalmidwives.org/who-we-are/

ICM’S GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

ICM is governed by the Council, which sets strategic direction and is composed of delegates from each Member Association. The ICM Board implements Council decisions and leads the preparation of the triennial strategic plan. The Board includes six Regional Members, the President, and the Treasurer.

The Treasurer is a key leadership position responsible for financial oversight, governance, and strategic financial planning.

📍 The registered Head Office of ICM is in The Hague, The Netherlands.

ROLE DETAILS 

• Term length: Appointments for this role is of up to 4 years, with the possibility of extension for a second three-year term.

• Time commitment: The Treasurer is expected to commit an average of 40 days per year for this role.

• Compensation: Voluntary role with reimbursement for reasonable expenses as per ICM Governance Policies. In addition, an honorarium of 4000€ may be paid annually. 

• Location: The Board meets remotely allowing contribution regardless of location. However, applicants are expected to travel once a year to The Hague for a three-day in-person meeting, and once every three years to the Triennial Congress (next in Lisbon, 2026).  All necessary travel expenses for these meetings will be covered in line with ICM’s policies.

• Eligibility:  Candidates must be fluent in Dutch and have extensive knowledge of Dutch financial and regulatory frameworks. Additionally, eligible candidates must meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification for the ICM Treasurer.

WHY JOIN ICM AS A TREASURER? 

This is a meaningful opportunity to provide financial oversight and strategic guidance for a global organization dedicated to advancing midwifery care worldwide. If you have the skills and passion for financial leadership in a non-profit setting, we encourage you to apply!

As a Treasurer, you will:

• Oversee ICM’s financial strategy and ensure financial sustainability.

• Work alongside a dedicated Board to advance midwifery on a global scale.

• Build international governance and financial leadership experience.

• Make a meaningful contribution to maternal and newborn health worldwide.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR  

We welcome interest from anyone with the appropriate skills to strengthen our Board. The ideal candidate would need to make a commitment to ICM, have strategic vision, experience in financial oversight, good independent judgement, and an ability to think creatively.

We seek a committed, skilled professional with:

• Fluency in Dutch, including financial and legal terminology.

• Extensive knowledge of and experience with Dutch finance rules and regulations.

• A recognized finance qualification (CIMA/CIPFA/ACCA/ACA) and experience in financial management, reporting and budgeting.

• Deep understanding of and experience with governance and financial oversight, with the ability to differentiate between governance and operations.

• Experience in risk management, audit, and compliance oversight.

• Strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to assess financial implications of decisions.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders

• Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI).

• Integrity, transparency, and the ability to work collaboratively with the ICM Board.

We are striving for a rich diversity of experience, expertise, and identities among our Board members and there is no such thing as a perfect candidate. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply regardless of age, gender, race, ability, faith, cultural background, profession, or sexual orientation. Please don’t permit any assumptions you might have about what constitutes an ideal Board member keep you from applying if you believe that you could be a valuable contributor to the Board.

👉 You don’t need to be a midwife to apply! The Treasurer is the only Board member not required to be a midwife or a member of an ICM Member Association.

THE ROLE 

The Treasurer works with the President of the Board to enact the decisions of the ICM Council and steer the Board in meeting its strategic and governance responsibilities. The Treasurer has oversight of the financial health of ICM advising on financial reporting, financial risk management and audit matters.

Key responsibilities:

• Chair the Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee, ensuring alignment with ICM’s strategic priorities.

• Provide financial oversight and ensure compliance with Dutch and international governance, legal, and regulatory requirements.

• Work with the Chief Executive to develop budgets, analyse financial reports, and present financial narratives.

• Advise the Board on financial risks, strategic planning, and governance best practices.

• Communicate financial insights clearly to Board members and OTEHR stakeholders.

• Represent ICM as an advocate, leveraging your networks and expertise to support our mission.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please submit the following by 04 May 2025, 23:59 CET to council@internationalmidwives.org :

• Your CV

• A cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements in the ICM Treasurer Person Specification. 

🔍 Tip: To strengthen your application for the ICM Treasurer role, be sure to:

• Clearly demonstrate your fluency in Dutch, especially your familiarity with Dutch financial and legal terminology.

• Showcase your expertise in Dutch financial rules and regulations, including practical examples of how you’ve applied this knowledge.

• Specify your professional finance qualifications (CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, or ACA).

• Highlight relevant experience in international or non-profit settings, especially where you’ve contributed to financial oversight and governance.

• Briefly explain your understanding of the distinction between governance and operations within an organisational context, and how this informs your leadership approach.

We strongly encourage applicants to address as many of the essential criteria in the Person Specification as possible to support a fair and transparent shortlisting process.

Key Dates: 

•  Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online on 15 May 2025.

•  Background and reference checks will be conducted for the final candidate.

📢 Before applying, please review the Terms of Reference and the ICM Treasurer Person Specification to understand the role’s scope and requirements.

Please note: By submitting your CV and supporting information you agree that all information provided will be shared with the ICM Independent Election Committee, ICM Member Associations and the ICM Council as part of the selection process.

We look forward to your application!