Independent Council Member(s) at ACRE Africa

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership of a mission-driven, global initiative, ensuring that Better Cotton continues to strengthen and advance global sustainability efforts in cotton supply chains.

Your impact

• Provide independent oversight, challenge and support to the organisation’s leadership.

Contribute specialist expertise in one of three key areas:

• Human Rights and Labor Rights
• Innovative Finance and Resource Mobilisation
• Gender and Inclusion
• Bring practical, on-the-ground implementation experience, ensuring decisions reflect realities across producer regions.
• Ensure the Council’s decision-making remains inclusive, accountable and effective.
• Help strengthen governance and risk management across a complex, international organisation.

What you will bring

• Senior-level experience in one or more of the three areas above.
• Proven exposure to programme delivery or implementation in the field, ideally within emerging markets or agricultural supply chains.
• Previous board, trustee or senior governance experience.
• The ability to bring an independent perspective and sound judgement to complex issues.
• A commitment to sustainability, inclusive decision-making and Better Cotton’s mission.
• We are particularly keen to hear from individuals based in or with strong ties to underrepresented regions, especially across cotton-producing countries.