MapAction
MapAction – Appointment of Chair of the Board of Trustees
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About MapAction
MapAction is a leading humanitarian charity that provides geospatial, mapping and data expertise to support disaster response and preparedness worldwide. For more than 20 years, MapAction has worked alongside governments, UN agencies, humanitarian organisations and local partners, supporting over 150 humanitarian emergencies in more than 80 countries. By providing critical insights through maps, data visualisation and analysis, MapAction helps decision-makers understand rapidly evolving situations, target assistance more effectively and ultimately save lives.
MapAction combines the commitment and expertise of a small professional staff team with circa 70 highly skilled volunteer geospatial, mapping and data specialists. Together, they help partners prepare for, respond to, and recover from humanitarian crises, while also developing innovative approaches to strengthen disaster resilience and anticipatory action.
Chair of the Board of Trustees
MapAction is now seeking to appoint a new Chair of the Board of Trustees to succeed Nick Moody, who will step down later this year following two successful terms as Chair. This is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership to a unique charity that sits at the intersection of humanitarian action, technology and innovation, and to help shape its future direction and impact.
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Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees to ensure the effective delivery of MapAction’s mission, strategic objectives and long-term sustainability.
- Foster strong and constructive relationships across the Board, executive team, staff and volunteers, ensuring that the organisation benefits from both effective support and constructive challenge.
- Work in partnership with the Chief Executive to act as a key ambassador for MapAction, building and maintaining relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders, and helping to enhance the charity’s profile, influence and impact within the humanitarian sector.
Requirements
- Accomplished senior leader with experience of leading senior executive teams and/or non-executive boards.
- Strong understanding of governance, organisational risk and financial oversight.
- Credibility and gravitas to influence at the highest levels.
- Ability to support fundraising and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Genuine commitment to the delivery of humanitarian benefit.
- Prior experience of the humanitarian, international development, technology, data or voluntary sectors is a distinct advantage.
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Terms
- The Chair will be appointed for an initial term of three years, with the option of renewal for a further term.
- The role is voluntary and unremunerated.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
MapAction is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Application Information
MapAction is being supported by McLean Partnership on this appointment. Further information about the role, including a detailed role description and person specification, can be found at https://opportunities.mcleanpartnership.com/MapAction or via email from Graham Little at GrahamLittle@mcleanpartnership.com.
Application Deadline: 12 noon on Monday 31st August 2026.
Final Interviews: Anticipated to take place in mid- to late-September 2026.
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