The Executive Board of SOS Children’s Village International
The CEO / FSC lead, and the CPO / IDS lead jointly constitute the Executive Board (EB) of SOS Children Villages International and work together to deliver the responsibilities of the Federation. The EB co-chairs the (soon to be formed) International Management Team (“IMT”), which is a mix of top senior leaders convening for decision making purpose.
The CEO / FSC lead is the spokesperson of the Executive Board. Their primary responsibility is to lead the FSC in achieving its mission and objectives, support the Governing bodies of SOS Children’s Villages International, strengthen the cohesion amongst members of the Federation, facilitate and encourage Members to contribute to the Federation’s ability to achieve their common purpose, facilitate development of the Federation’s strategic direction, identify risks and opportunities where applicable to the Federation as a whole and to represent the Federation in global spaces.
The CEO / FSC lead needs to be an excellent communicator and collaborator; a person being able to use their soft power and influence in managing The Federation Secretariat Unit to ensure it is a well-functioning and effective secretariat in supporting the Federation and its members. The CEO / FSC lead has a key role in strengthening the cohesion amongst Members and between Members and Children Villages International and in bringing them in alignment with common vision, mission, and values. The CEO / FSC lead needs vision, courage, and sensitivity to stand up for the mission and vision of SOS Children Villages International and to unite Members, staff, partners and donors around it, as well as to represent SOS Children Villages International externally.
As the CEO / FSC lead and CPO / IDS lead are jointly the Executive Board of SOS Children Villages International, it requires extremely good collegial and complementary leadership. Together they co-chair the soon-to-be-formed International Management Team (“IMT”), which is a mix of top senior leaders convening for decision making purpose.
Skills, experience, and a strong track record with managing organisational budgets, staff, members, and external relations at this level would be a requirement for SOS Children Villages International’s new CEO / FSC lead.
