The organisation 

RNW Media is an international media development organisation dedicated to harnessing the power of digital media to uphold human rights and advance the public good. Working in more than 40 countries across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, West and East Africa, East Asia, Central and South America, we defend media and internet freedom, the right of every human being to access to information and freedom of expression. With over 75 years of experience, RNW Media has evolved from an international radio broadcaster into a champion of independent digital media. Our work with our partners has demonstrated how a diverse, resilient, and trustworthy digital media ecosystem can inform people, shift narratives, influence social norms, and drive policy change, reinforcing the essential role of independent media in open and democratic societies.  

RNTC, the internationally renowned training center of RNW Media, provides journalism and media training to journalists, media makers, and communication professionals. Through The Vine, RNW Media’s global community, with more than 25 independent and public interest digital media, 80 media trainers, and 10,000 RNTC alumni, we facilitate media coalition, partnership and movement building. 

Facts

-RNW Media mainly works online and has limited shared office spaces in Amsterdam and The Hague in the Netherlands 

–18 professionals from 14 cultures 

–Turnover for 2026 is EUR 3,141 million 

-Core values: curious, adaptive, fresh, synergetic, inclusive 

Tasks and responsibilities member Supervisory Board / Chair Renumeration Committee 

As the Chair of the Remuneration Committee, you will be tasked primarily to develop clear procedures for the recruitment and selection of the CEO and other members of the supervisory board and making the remuneration and compensation policy for RNW Media independent and transparent.  

In addition to this, you will also share other responsibilities with other board members, such as: 

• Governance and Strategic Oversight: They will oversee the development and 

execution of the vision, mission and strategy. They will also supervise the top 

management structure, as well as compliance, financial and risk management. 

• CEO Oversight and Support: The board is the formal employer of the CEO and 

includes responsibility for recruitment, evaluation, and, if necessary, dismissal. The 

board has a coaching, sparring and advisory role. 

• Stakeholder Stewardship: Ensure appropriate engagement with key stakeholders, 

partners and donors. 

• Board Contribution and Commitment: They will also prepare and actively contribute to 

the full board meetings and committee meetings, bringing insights and independent 

judgment to discussions as well as committing sufficient time to effectively fulfil board 

and committee roles.

Candidate Profile 

The expectations for the new member of the supervisory board with a focus on 

governance, renumeration and digital media : 

• Prior supervisory board experience  

• Experience with HR management and organisational change 

• Pre: Experience working with (international) NGOs, digital media 

• Pre: Knowledge and experience in international (development) settings. 

• Affinity with mission and values of RNW Media and the ability to challenge in a constructive manner; 

• Socially involved and with a relevant network in Dutch society (with a preference for relevant knowledge and experience with NGO’s);​ 

• Interest in RNW Media’s work, socially engaged, and committed to social change. 

Competencies and Personality 

• Team player, connector and strong communicator  

• Curious, eager to learn new things 

• Transparent and clear way of working; 

• Strategic and creative thinker, inspiring and purposeful; 

• Person with integrity; 

• Proactive and well prepared; 

• Innovator, able to think outside the box and question existing practices, with a constructive approach and a positive sense of humour. ​ 

• Cultural sensitivity, ability to work in diverse international team  

Renumeration 

The Supervisory Board members are appointed for a period of four years, with a potential second term. They are in regular contact with each other and hold formal meetings approximately 4-6 times per year. These meetings require a certain amount of preparation time. In addition to the meetings above, a member of the Supervisory Board spends about four hours per month on RNW Media.  

Physical meetings will take place at different places or by video conference  

All members of the Supervisory Board act on a voluntary basis, though work-related expenses such as travel can be reimbursed.  

Interested? 

Please send your motivation and CV to Brenda.morales.ruiz@rnw.org before July 15th, 2026 at 23.59 hrs CET. 

If you have any questions, please send to same address and we will get back to you.