After a highly successful tenure, Chrik Poortman will step down as Chair at the end of the year and, as we look to the future, we are seeking an experienced and highly accomplished international figure to fill the position.
The Chair role (an unpaid position) exists to ensure the Board of Trustees is effective in upholding the vision and values of CoST and to ensure it delivers its mission in accordance with our constitutional, legal, and financial obligations.
The successful candidate will join an ambitious international programme which currently works in 20 countries and in partnership with major international organisations.
As we develop a new strategic plan 2025 – 2030, we are seeking an exceptional individual to be our new Chair. That person must be highly motivated and capable of guiding the organisation through this next period and on to even greater success.
A recruitment pack can be found on here. Applicants should submit the following:
- A detailed CV of no more than 2,000 words, including details of positions held and dates
- A supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words, explaining your motivation in becoming CoST’s new Chair and addressing how you meet the role description
- Contact details (full name, phone and email) for two referees. Please note that we will not take up references without your prior permission.
- Applications should be submitted to Melina San Martín at m.sanmartin@infrastructuretransparency.org no later than 1st September 2024. Your application will be acknowledged and treated with strictest confidence.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held in the third and fourth weeks of September.