KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but will not be limited to the following:
- Manage the operations of the Governing Council and Board of Directors, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, distributing materials, recording minutes, resolutions, and other legal documents.
- Manage the coordination and communication between the Board of Directors, Governing Council, Sub Committees, and various Standing Committees.
- Advise the Governing Council and Board of Directors on governance policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Facilitate the onboarding and orientation of new Board of Directors/Governing Council members, providing training on their roles and responsibilities.
- Ensure that the Standing Committees receive necessary information and guidance from the Board to effectively carry out their respective mandates.
- Facilitate the sharing of information and decision-making between Standing Committees, the Board, and the Governing Council.
- Prepare board presentations, reports, and other materials as requested.
- Ensure effective communication and information flow between the Board, Secretariat, and other stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and support to the Board and Governing Council in their decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with RSPO's mission, values, and goals.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance governance practices by identifying opportunities for improvement, staying current with changes in regulations and best practices, and making recommendations to update governance policies and procedures to increase the effectiveness of the Board, Governing Council, and Standing Committees.
- Oversee and manage the operational and governance support for the board chairperson and executive leadership team of the Secretariat, ensuring effective collaboration, decision-making, and adherence to governance protocols.
- Apart from the duties stated above, to perform any duty or duties reasonably assigned.