Essential skills, experience and personal qualities
In order to deliver on the mandate of the World Board the following criteria are required for all World Board members:
- A member of a WAGGGS Member Organisation
- A commitment to the aims and objectives of WAGGGS and a proactive interest and enthusiasm for shaping and advising on the future of the organisation.
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of the role of the World Board
- Sound understanding of financial management and budgets
- An understanding of, and ability to articulate, the WAGGGS mission, Leadership model and educational methodology
- A thorough understanding of WAGGGS; the complex and diverse Regional context in the WAGGGS setting; and the varied organisational structure of Member Organisations.
- Good general knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing girls and young women across the world
- Values and behaviours consistent with WAGGGS’ core values and the World Board Code of Conduct
- Commitment to practise the WAGGGS Leadership model
- Ability to be flexible and open to new opportunities or ways of working
- Sound independent judgement and the ability to constructively challenge
- Ability to analyse and interpret information
- Ability to think critically, creatively and strategically
- Ability to listen and learn from others, to see things from different perspectives and appreciate diverse points of view
- A collaborative approach, able to work effectively as part of a team of volunteers and staff, while contributing an independent perspective
- Cultural sensitivity and an ability to work in a global and multi-cultural context
- The ability to positively and professionally represent WAGGGS both inside and outside of the Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting Movement
- The ability to communicate easily in English as a working language, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to readily access and use technology as a means of communication and collaboration including email, WhatsApp, conference calling platforms (Zoom)
- A willingness to devote time and effort in both preparing for and attending World Board and other relevant meetings (estimated time an average of 10 hours per month. Additional time will be required when taking on a role on a World Board Committee or Working group)
- A willingness to participate in ongoing learning and development or upskilling opportunities
Desirable skills, experience and personal qualities
The following criteria are needed collectively within the World Board. It is desirable for World Board members to have knowledge or experience in several of the following areas:
- Financial management, accounting and/or risk management
- Fund development and Donor relations
- Governance/Constitutions – for example previous experience of sitting on a governance Board or Committee
- Legal expertise/Policy Development
- Marketing and communications, including social media
- Identifying and facilitating the learning and development of others, including non- formal education
- Organisational Development/Design/Structures and Systems
- Technology strategy/Digital Transformation
- Research and Development
- Data Analysis/Monitoring & Evaluation
- External Relations/Government Relations
- Influencing skills and advocacy
- Human Resources Management (staff and/or volunteers)
- Crisis Management
Young women under the age of 30 who meet any of the above requirements are strongly encouraged to apply to join the World Board. WAGGGS believes in young women’s leadership as a key to transforming power structures.
A comprehensive induction is provided for all World Board members after their election. Further details and dates for the induction will be shared in January 2023.