Position: Trustee
Organization: Feminist Alliance Trust
Nature of Engagement: Voluntary managerial and philanthropic role (Unpaid)
Role Overview:
Feminist Alliance Trust (FEMAT) is inviting applications for the position of Trustee to constitute the first Governing Board. The Trustees will play a crucial role in guiding the organisation during its formative years and strengthen it towards sustainable funding and impactful projects.
FEMAT is a registered Trust with all its legal compliance up to date. But building an organisation requires far more than registration and paperwork. As one of the earliest Trustees, you will bring new ideas to the table, take initiative in developing projects and mobilising funds, and support the organisation in building credibility among peers and stakeholders. Above all, you will be expected to make this organisation your own, and help shape where we go from here.
The organisation envisions work in the areas of feminist knowledge-building, capacity-building, and legal and political interventions, and feminist logistics and infrastructure. However, the Governing Board will have the autonomy to introduce new feminist ideas and initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Post-graduation in Humanities / Social Sciences or Post-Gradation in Science, Engineering or other professional fields with demonstrated knowledge in the field of Humanities and Social Science
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in the field of social justice, volunteering, administration, or other relevant areas
- Commitment to feminist values and social justice principles
- Prior experience with non-profits, advocacy, research, or grassroots initiatives will be an added advantage
Location:
All positions are hybrid in nature. Feminist Alliance Trust is registered in New Delhi, India; however, the organisation does not have a physical office yet. Work is currently conducted remotely with video conferencing as required.
Remuneration:
All positions are voluntary and offered on a pro-bono basis. At present, the Trust does not have a seed fund or institutional corpus to provide salary or remuneration. The intent of this engagement is to collectively build the organisation towards securing legitimate funding and implementing impactful projects over time.
How to Apply:
To apply, please email the following details to feministalliancetrust[@]gmail[dot]com or contact[@]feministallianceindia[dot]org. Please mention “Application – Trustee” in the subject line.
- Your CV
- A Cover Letter outlining:
- How you are suitable for the position
- What motivates you to take up pro-bono work
- At least one idea that you would like to bring to the table as you join Feminist Alliance Trust
- A writing sample – This can include a published blog, article, research paper, or social media post
- How you got to know about this position and / or about FEMAT.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Feminist Alliance Trust is committed to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications are welcome from individuals of all genders. Subject to organisational requirements, preference may be extended to those who identify as women and/or non-binary persons. Individuals from socially and economically marginalised castes, communities, regions, and religious backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply and may be given due consideration.
Engagement Period: The engagement will be for a period of three months-probation. On successful completion of probation period a formal contract of volunteering will be entered which will be renewed annually based on mutual understanding. As and when the organization would be able to generate funds, this position will be converted into a paid position.
Exit Protocol:
The volunteer may leave or be relieved from the position with at least one week’s notice. In the event of discontinuation of engagement, the volunteer shall ensure immediate handover of all organisational documents, data, communication records, and access credentials (including email and digital platforms) in their possession.
Queries: For any further queries, you may write to the Founder and ad-hoc Executive Director, Dr. Sanjukta Basu, at sanjukta.basu[@]feministallianceindia[dot]org or sanjukta.basu23[@]gmail.com.