Supervisory Board member (Raad van Toezicht – toezichthouder) Youth Representative

About WaterAid Netherlands

WaterAid Netherlands works towards a world with clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for everyone, everywhere. Vulnerable communities worldwide, especially women and girls, are hit hard by climate change and the lack of safe drinking water and toilets. We build on the strong foundation of Simavi, with more than a century of experience in water, sanitation and equal opportunities for women and girls. WaterAid works on sustainable solutions in Africa, Asia and South America.  

About the Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board keeps oversight of the organization, monitors the performance of the directors, provides strategic guidance by acting as a sparring partner and advisor for long-term goals and operational changes. The Supervisory Board assesses whether the organisation:

• operates in line with its strategic objectives and approved local plans;
• contributes to the global strategic objectives of the global WaterAid federation;
• acts consistently in accordance with its core values:
  Respect, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, Courage and Integrity.

Purpose of the Role

The Supervisory Board member will play an important role in leveraging WaterAid Netherland’s strategy and monitoring growth ambitions as set out in its strategic plan. The Supervisory Board is currently looking for a youth representative member (younger than 35 years) with expertise in the world of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and with knowledge of development cooperation. The Youth Representative will bridge the gap between an organization’s leadership and a younger demographic. Their role is to champion the voices, needs, and future perspectives of young people.

 Profile

The Youth Supervisory Board Representative:

• Has affinity with the mission and vision of WaterAid Netherlands;
• Has affinity and experience with professional social organizations;
• Can contribute with a valuable professional network and is willing to engage this network on behalf of WaterAid Netherlands;
• Has sound financial insight, able to assess financial implications of strategic choices;
• Is motivated to support the organisation in thinking about opportunities for growth, while connecting and engaging with different perspectives;
• Can be a critical friend and bring in new perspectives into the discussion, especially offering modern solutions to systemic problems.
• Brings in authentic concerns, values, and ideas of youth (e.g., sustainability, digital innovation, equity) directly to decisionmakers.
• Connects with youth communities and/or networks to gather feedback and insight.
• Is ready to act as an ambassador for WaterAid Netherlands, promoting the organization and its goals externally.
• Has general supervisory experience and the vision and ability to demonstrate it (an asset but not essential);

 Terms of appointment and compensation 

The appointment is for a period of four years. The membership is unpaid; however, members of the Supervisory Board are entitled to reimbursement of reasonable expenses and actual costs incurred in the performance of their duties, such as travel.

Closing date:

Applications close 12:00 PM NL time on 8 November 2026.

How to apply:

Click Apply to upload your CV only and Cover Letter.

In case of any questions, please contact:

Veerle Ver Loren van Themaat

Co-Managing Director

VeerleVerLoren@wateraid.org