Rutgers and Aidsfonds – Soa Aids Nederland

Appointment of Supervisory Board Member

Working towards a world in which everyone can make free and safe choices about their bodies, relationships and sexuality, and where no one dies of AIDS.

On 1 July 2026, Rutgers and Aidsfonds – Soa Aids Nederland joined forces in an administrative merger, with the legal merger planned for 1 January 2027. Rutgers is the Dutch centre of expertise on sexual and reproductive health and rights, safety and wellbeing, with a particular focus on young people. Rutgers works both in the Netherlands and internationally. Aidsfonds – Soa Aids Nederland is a Dutch non-profit organisation working towards a world where no one dies from AIDS and where everyone enjoys good sexual health. It works alongside the communities most affected by HIV, STIs, discrimination and exclusion, in the Netherlands and internationally. Together we want to build one recognisable centre of expertise on sexual and reproductive health and rights, HIV and STIs, with greater influence in the Netherlands, in Europe and worldwide.

Our long-term ambition is bold: by 2032, we aim to set the European standard for digital sexual health, grounded in knowledge, ethical practice and strong connections with the communities we serve. The Supervisory Board is therefore looking for a new member with strong digital expertise: a strategic sparring partner for the Executive Board, who has shaped digital change at several levels and brings a formative and visionary perspective. Senior management experience is welcome, an executive role is not required, and your background can lie in any sector. Data governance, information security, responsible use of technology, digital inclusion and the risks of misinformation are important dimensions of this ambition. This is a remote role: you do not need to live in the Netherlands or to know the Dutch context. Applicants from the global majority are explicitly invited to apply.

The Executive Board leads the organisation; the Supervisory Board oversees and advises it. The Supervisory Board supervises the Executive Board, gives advice on and approves the overall policy and strategy, and monitors the organisation and its results. This includes approving the multi-year strategy and budget, the annual plan, the annual budget, the annual accounts and the annual report. The Executive Board currently consists of one director from each organisation; from September 2027, a single, externally recruited executive will lead the organisation. The Supervisory Board will help to deliver the added value of the merger. Within the Board, members take a closer look at particular aspects of the organisation’s work in two committees, the Audit Committee and the Impact Committee. The new member will join the Audit Committee, which oversees financial processes, risk management and compliance as well as the organisation’s digital transformation. Knowledge of funding models, fundraising and the non-profit sector is already present on the Board.

You are proactive, curious and quick to get up to speed. You are entrepreneurial in your thinking and can constructively challenge and advise the Executive Board on opportunities and new directions, while respecting that implementation is the Executive Board’s responsibility. Our digital ambitions are high while our resources are limited, so you are patient and pragmatic and contribute effectively within these constraints. You bring an understanding of good governance and you accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities that come with it. A proficient level of written and spoken English is expected; English is the working language of the Board. Most importantly, you have an affinity with our mission and with working alongside communities as equals. The Supervisory Board strives for a diverse composition.

The position of Supervisory Board Member is voluntary, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed. The time commitment is on average about three hours per month, including preparation (about 30 to 40 hours per year), possibly more in the first one to two years of the merger. Meetings take place online. Travel to the Netherlands is expected for one to two in-person meetings per year (up to three in the first year). The term is four years, renewable once. The Supervisory Board will decide on the appointment on 16 December 2026, subject to the advice of the Works Council and the Executive Board, and the appointment takes effect on 1 January 2027.

Please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/quoting reference 8730 to apply or to obtain further information on the required qualifications, skills and experience for this exciting opportunity. The closing date for applications is Thursday 19 November 2026 at 09:00 CET.

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