Trustee - Digital transformation & Governance

Malaria Consortium; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Trustee with expertise in digital transformation and governance to support strategic evolution. The ideal candidate will guide the Board on the effective use of digital technologies, managing risks, and shaping digital strategies. This role requires strong experience in innovation, ideally in a global health context. Time commitment is approximately 2 days per month.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital transformation and governance is essential.
• Strong senior-level experience in digital strategy or innovation leadership.
• Previous Trustee experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Board on digital technologies and their effective use.
• Shape the digital strategy and ensure oversight of technology risks.
• Support adaptation to ongoing digital changes.

Skills

Digital transformation

Data governance

Emerging technologies

AI ethics

Digital change management

Job description

Overview

The Vacancy
Malaria Consortium is recruiting a new Trustee with expertise in digital transformation and governance. We are seeking a Trustee with strong experience in digital transformation, data governance, and emerging technologies to join our Board and support the strategic evolution and resilience of Malaria Consortium's work. The Digital Transformation Trustee will play a key role in advising the Board and senior leadership on the ethical and effective use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, data governance, and innovation within the non-profit context. They will help shape our digital strategy, ensure robust oversight of technology-related risks and opportunities, and support the organisation in adapting to ongoing digital change. This individual will bring insight into trends in digital innovation and governance, particularly as they relate to the charity or international development sectors. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in digital change management, responsible tech, or AI ethics. This role would suit someone with senior-level experience in digital strategy, technology governance, or innovation leadership, ideally within a mission-driven or global health context. Previous Trustee experience is helpful but not essential. The time commitment for this role is approximately 2 days per month. Further details can be found in the role description attached.

The Company

Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations.

Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote Universal Health Coverage.

What We Do

We are dedicated to ensuring our work is supported by strong evidence and remains grounded in the lessons we learn through implementation. We explore beyond current practice, to try out innovative ways - through research, implementation, and policy development - to achieve effective and sustainable disease management and control.

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