PBI-USA’s National Coordinating Committee (NCC) or Board of Directors is made up of a diverse group of individuals with a combination of expertise related to its governance responsibilities. The NCC is a working board but we also have fun and sometime we travel! We are currently recruiting new NCC members with a passion for human rights and nonviolence, especially with a combination of the following skills and experience:

Fundraising | Budgeting | Volunteer Recruitment | Program Development

As a rights-based organization we seek to have inclusive representation on the NCC. Thus, people with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

1. Organizational overview

PBI-USA is a non-governmental organization, which protects human rights and promotes nonviolent conflict transformation. PBI-USA provides protection for threatened human rights defenders and displaced communities striving to promote social justice and human rights in areas of violent conflict.

PBI-USA supports, both directly and indirectly, PBI field operations in Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua/Costa Rica, Kenya, Indonesia, Mexico and Nepal through volunteer recruitment and support, advocacy, and fundraising. PBI-USA as well as PBI Global and other PBI entities use a non-hierarchical model of organizing and decisions are taken by consensus. For further information see www.pbiusa.org.

The NCC meets monthly by conference call. They are supported by staff and by committees and working groups whose members have specialist expertise and responsibility for particular areas of governance and operations.

The key functions of the NCC are to ensure the following:

  • That the conduct and activities of PBI-USA are consistent with and advance PBI-USA's mission, norms, and strategic directions
  • That PBI-USA fulfills its internal and external legal and ethical obligations
  • That an organizational structure is in place to carry out the strategic oversight, management and operations of PBI-USA
  • That mechanisms are in place to monitor and evaluate strategic and operational plans and budgets
  • That PBI-USA has a budget, financial management and operational plan in place and that they are regularly monitored
  • That policies and procedures are in place and monitored to comply with legal and ethical responsibilities

2. Legal structure

PBI-USA was registered in 1995 as a non-profit corporation in the State of Washington, USA. Our 501(c)(3) registration number is 91-1702845. All NCC members are directors of the PBI-USA non-profit corporation registered in the State of Washington, USA

While PBI-USA and the other 12 country groups are legally separate from PBI Global, all the projects are incorporated in the countries in which they operate and are also part of the legal structure and the governance of the international organization (ISEC).

3. Criteria for NCC members

3.1 Essential – general

  • political awareness and familiarity with global issues relating to peace and human rights
  • skills in political analysis and capacity to analyze complex situations
  • commitment to and understanding of the principles and mandate of PBI-USA
  • experience of and commitment to working with multi-national groups, ideally with Peace Brigades International
  • a sound understanding of strategic planning and oversight
  • able to take part in monthly meetings by conference call/Zoom
  • able to serve on the NCC for three years
  • able to commit an average of 5 hours per month
  • fluency in English

4. NCC conference calls and meetings

The NCC meets monthly by conference call. In addition, there is an annual face to face (FTF) meeting when the budget can support the expenses.

5. Why be a member of the NCC?

Past and current members of PBI-USA’s NCC will not deny that being on the NCC is sometimes intense and occasionally demanding, as anyone who works in human rights would understand. However, the NCC is also a space filled with intellectual stimulation and meaningful debate with worldly and engaged colleagues. It is a special opportunity to be part of the decision-making that manages the present and helps shape the future of a global human rights and peace building organization. As an NCC member, you can expect to:

  • gain skills and experience in the governance and management of an international human rights organization;
  • gain an understanding of and contribute to the strategic direction and functioning of PBI-USA;
  • work directly with a highly committed group of people dedicated to putting into practice the protection of human rights and promotion of nonviolence.

6. Expenses

NCC members are all volunteers and receive no remuneration. Travel and other costs incurred while carrying out NCC work will be covered by PBI-USA.

7. Applications

Please send your resume and a brief statement declaring why you would like to serve on the NCC and how you meet the criteria to ncc@pbiusa.org. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with representatives from PBI-USA. We regret that we will not be able to respond to unsuccessful applicants.