Board member (volunteer) ROLDA in UAE

ROLDA is seeking experienced and dedicated professionals to join the Board of Directors of ROLDA in UAE, to help us guide and grow this new branch. This is an opportunity to use your expertise to make a meaningful impact on animal welfare and environmental causes while shaping the future of ROLDA.

Amongst other things, a volunteer Board member of ROLDA UAE is expected to exercise the following key responsibilities:

• Ensure that ROLDA's mission is clear, appropriate for supporters and maintains relevance as circumstances change;
• Provide guidance for setting the strategic direction of ROLDA in UAE;
• Continuously monitor ROLDA's programmes and activities in UAE to ensure they are aligned with ROLDA's (global entity) mission and achieve their short-term goals and long-term purpose;
• Ensure that ROLDA UAE obtains and appropriately uses the resources required to carry out ROLDA's global mission and sustain it;
• Be satisfied as to the adequacy and integrity of financial and other reporting to the Board and that there are adequate systems of internal control;
• Be satisfied that systems for identification and management of risks are robust and appropriate;
• Comply with the UAE legislation in regard to non profit activity; and
• Board members are required to uphold their statutory and fiduciary duties to act with in good faith; are to avoid conflicts of interests and owe a duty of care, diligence and skill.

The skills we are looking from the Board members:

• Have a commitment to the purpose and objectives of ROLDA and wish to contribute to its success;
• Have knowledge and skills in one or more areas of committee governance: policy, finance, programs and/or personnel;
• Be aware of their responsibilities under the relevant legislation;
• Have extensive experience in campaign development and leadership, championing cause to mobilise support, prompt action and drive meaningful change;
• Have a wealth of relevant fundraising experience to apply to helping ROLDA grow its impact in UAE;
• Minimum five years of experience in the animal charity field, particularly in management, administration, or marketing.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note that the CV and the cover letter you provide together with your LinkedIn profile will be used in the evaluation process.

This is a primarily voluntary role, in line with our charity's culture and governance approach.

About ROLDA

ROLDA (Romanian League in Defense of Animals) is an animal welfare charity working to improve the lives of dogs, cats and other animals in Romania and internationally. Since its establishment in 2006, ROLDA has become a beacon of hope for the millions of vulnerable stray animals in Romania - one of Europe's economically poorest nations.

Our mission is to manage the homeless animal population, estimated to be millions, through six key focuses: rescue, rehabilitation, sheltering, sterilisation, rehoming and education. Within our shelters, inspired by British kennel design and maintained to meet EU animal welfare standards, we can house up to 700 animals at a time. Here, they receive full veterinary care, rehabilitation, and preparation for rehoming. Since 2006, we have helped over 100,000 animals (mostly dogs and cats), built 2 shelters for dogs and 1 shelter for disabled and senior cats.

We also distribute constant support, mostly in terms of small, repeated grants to other small charities in Romania. Globally, we help animals affected by natural or human made disasters in Ukraine, Bethlehem (Palestine) and save dogs from horrible puppy mills in Turkey, Bulgaria. In addition to our efforts in rescuing and rehoming animals, ROLDA tackles Romania's homeless animal crisis at its roots through comprehensive neutering programmes and educational initiatives.