WorldFish Board of Trustees Vacancies

Batu Maung, Penang Full Time

Job Details

We are seeking to appoint several Trustees for an initial term of up to three years, with annual self-assessment processes included throughout. The preferred commencement for the selected appointees is before 31 March 2026.

We are seeking persons who bring strategic clarity, courage in decision-making, and a strong commitment to evidence-based governance. Trustees must be able to work collaboratively and respectfully with people who bring diverse professional, cultural, and institutional backgrounds around the purpose and intended impacts of WorldFish as an organization.

WorldFish values diversity and inclusivity as catalysts for innovation, excellence, and achieving our mission of advancing sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and global food security. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, embracing diverse cultures, races, colours, religions, genders, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, and gender identities to join us in contributing their unique perspectives.

We especially encourage applications from leaders with lived experience and professional roots in regions where WorldFish works:

  • East & Southern Africa
  • West & Central Africa
  • South Asia
  • Southeast Asia & the Pacific
  • Central & West Asia & North Africa

Requirements

 

To identify a suitable candidate to join the WorldFish Board of Trustees, consideration will be given to the following focus:
 

  • Strategic Governance & Institutional Leadership
  • Demonstrated experience on boards or high-level advisory bodies
  • Ability to bring disciplined, independent oversight and constructive challenge
  • Commitment to transparent, accountable, and ethical governance
  • Science, Innovation & Policy Insight
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas
  • Aquatic food systems, fisheries, or aquaculture science
  • Climate resilience, environment, and biodiversity
  • Food security, nutrition, or public health
  • Digital transformation, data governance, AI, or emerging technologies
  • Innovation systems, research institutions, or knowledge partnerships
  • Regulatory or policy experience relevant to food, genetic resources, or ecosystem management
  • Finance, Investment & Risk
  • Strong financial acumen and literacy
  • Experience in audit, risk, organizational performance, or complex financial environments
  • Background in philanthropic, blended-finance, sustainability-linked investment, or innovation funding is a strong asset
  • Sovereign Partnership & Global Development Experience
  • Experience working with or advising governments, regional bodies, multilateral organizations, or development institutions
  • Understanding of the political economy surrounding food systems, climate, and research partnerships
  • Networks, Credibility & Influence
  • At least 10 years of relevant professional experience
  • Ability to represent WorldFish with confidence, build strategic relationships, and connect the organization to new opportunities
  • Personal Qualities
  • Integrity, maturity, and independent judgment
  • Willingness to engage deeply in science, governance, and strategy
  • Commitment to collaboration, respect, and a positive Board culture

Contact Information

WorldFish



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Post Date: 12/1/2025 10:08:33 AM
Closing Date: 1/23/2026 12:00:00 AM