Call for Nominations: SRP Board Elections

The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for two seats on the SRP Board, representing the Public Sector and Supply Chain Actors. These positions are pivotal in guiding SRP’s mission to transform the global rice sector toward sustainability.

Public Sector Seat: Open to representatives from governmental or intergovernmental organizations involved in rice production, policy, or research.
Supply Chain Actor Seat: Open to individuals from organizations engaged in the rice supply chain, including producers, processors, traders, retailers, and related service providers.

Key Dates:

Nomination Period: 24 February to 10 March 2025
Election Period: 12 to 26 March 2025
Board Term Commencement: 28 March 2025

Nomination Process:

To submit a nomination, please provide the following:

1. Candidate Information:

Full Name
Organization and Position
Contact Details

3. Supporting Documents:

A recent photograph
A short biography (maximum 300 words) highlighting relevant experience and qualifications
A statement of motivation explaining the candidate’s interest in serving on the SRP Board and their vision for contributing to SRP’s mission

3. Endorsement:

Confirmation of the candidate’s willingness to serve
For nominations by another member, a letter of endorsement from the nominating SRP member

Please send all nomination materials to info@sustainablerice.org by 10 March 2025 at 17.00 (UTC+7/ITC).

Election Process:

After the nomination period concludes, a secure online voting process will be conducted, managed by an independent third-party provider. Detailed instructions and candidate profiles will be shared with all members prior to the election period.

Important Considerations:

Commitment: Board members are expected to actively participate in quarterly meetings (virtual or in-person) and contribute to strategic decision-making processes.
Term Duration: Each elected member will serve a three-year term, commencing on 28 March 2025.

Eligibility Criteria:

To run for the Board, a member’s designated representative must self-nominate or be nominated by another member.
To nominate a candidate, a member must have maintained continuous membership for at least one year.
Board members are elected by the membership from member nominations. Only individuals affiliated with a member organization (i.e. via employment or long-term consultancy contract with the Member organization) may be elected. Each member may nominate only one person at a time; if their nominee is already on the Board, they cannot nominate another.

In alignment with SRP’s commitment to diversity, we strongly encourage nominations of women and individuals from the Global South. Experience serving on non-profit boards, especially in regard to fundraising, will be an advantage.

For any inquiries regarding the nomination or election process, or to understand more about the responsibilities and time commitments associated with being an SRP Board member, please contact:

Alan Johnson, Board Chair: ajohnson6[at]ifc.org.
Wyn Ellis, Executive Director: wyn.ellis[at]sustainablerice.org

Your active participation is crucial in shaping the future of sustainable rice cultivation. We look forward to your nominations and continued engagement.