OHDI Board of Advisors: Call for Expressions of Interest

The One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) is a nonprofit organization advancing integrated solutions across human, animal, plant, and environmental health through research, advocacy, innovation, and partnerships. As OHDI grows into a globally recognized One Health institution, its Board of Advisors serves as a strategic pillar, providing high-level guidance, mentorship, technical input, and thought partnership to strengthen the organization’s mission, programs, and long-term impact.

Purpose of the Board of Advisors

This is a voluntary, non-governing advisory opportunity. Members of the Board of Advisors provide strategic and technical guidance to the Executive Director and leadership team, support organizational visibility, credibility, and global positioning, and facilitate access to high-level partnerships, networks, and resources. Advisors also review and provide input on major initiatives, programs, and policies, and contribute mentorship and knowledge sharing aligned with OHDI’s mission, particularly during the 2026 to 2030 strategic period.

Composition and Structure

Size and Composition

The Board of Advisors comprises up to eight members, ensuring a balance of disciplines, expertise, geographies, and sectors. For the current recruitment cycle, OHDI is seeking four members to join the Board of Advisors.

Advisors are selected across OHDI’s core thematic and operational areas, including disease prevention and control, including zoonotic, vector-borne, and emerging diseases; Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR); sustainable food systems; ecosystem and climate resilience; digital technologies; policy and governance; communications; finance and operations; and fundraising.

Diversity and Inclusion

OHDI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeks to ensure representation across gender, geography, disciplines, and lived experiences within its Board of Advisors.

Roles and Responsibilities

Advisory Support

Advisors are expected to:

• Provide strategic direction and high-level feedback on OHDI’s programs, priorities, and institutional positioning
• Contribute technical expertise across One Health thematic areas and cross-cutting issues
• Review key documents, including strategic plans, policies, and proposals, and provide constructive feedback and input

Visibility and Representation

Advisors will:

• Serve as ambassadors for OHDI, endorsing the organization within professional networks and global forums
• Support organizational visibility through co-authored opinion pieces, joint speaking opportunities, and strategic communication engagements

Partnership and Resource Mobilization

Advisors will:

• Identify and recommend opportunities for strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or project collaborations
• Support donor engagement and resource mobilization efforts, including proposal reviews, strategic introductions, and fundraising guidance

Governance and Oversight (Informal)

Advisors will provide informal guidance on institutional governance, risk management, compliance, and best practices, and advise on leadership transitions, crisis response, and safeguarding concerns where appropriate.

Mentorship

Advisors may provide mentorship and professional guidance to OHDI staff, fellows, and early-career professionals, subject to availability and relevance.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed and selected based on the following criteria:

• A minimum of ten to fifteen years of leadership experience in relevant sectors
• Demonstrated expertise in One Health, global health, development, governance, or innovation
• Prior board or advisory experience is preferred
• Recognition as a thought leader, mentor, or practitioner in their field of specialization
• Strong commitment to OHDI’s mission, values, and ethical standards
• Availability and willingness to engage meaningfully in advisory responsibilities

Terms of Appointment

• Appointment is for a renewable term of two years
• Advisors may resign at any time by written notice to the Executive Director
• Membership may be revoked in cases of conflict of interest, misconduct, or prolonged inactivity

Expectations and Time Commitment

Advisors are expected to:

• Participate in three to four advisory meetings per year, held virtually or in hybrid format
• Be available for ad hoc consultations, feedback, or input upon reasonable request
• Review and comment on high-impact documents approximately three to five times per year
• Provide introductions or participate in select strategic engagements that advance OHDI’s mission

Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest

Conflicts of interest may arise when an Advisor’s personal, financial, or professional interests, or those of closely associated individuals or organizations, may compromise or appear to compromise their ability to act in the best interests of OHDI. All conflicts must be proactively disclosed and appropriately managed to maintain integrity, transparency, and trust.

Advisors are required to sign a Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Declaration upon appointment. Advisors must recuse themselves from discussions or activities where a confirmed conflict exists and must not use confidential information obtained through their advisory role for personal or organizational gain.

Examples of potential conflicts of interest include ownership or shareholding in companies bidding for OHDI contracts; employment or consultancy arrangements with OHDI or organizations receiving OHDI funding; receipt of significant gifts or incentives from OHDI partners; misuse or sharing of unpublished OHDI documents or strategies; or exerting undue influence in appointment or recruitment processes involving close associates.

Remuneration

This is a voluntary, non-remunerated role. Advisors may be reimbursed for pre-approved travel or participation-related expenses, in accordance with OHDI policies.

How to Express Interest

Use this form to nominate yourself or another qualified individual interested in serving on the OHDI Board of Advisors.