Apply to serve as a Board member
United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) provides global banking for global citizens. Since 1947, we have been the leading financial cooperative for the UN community, serving more than 240,000 members across 200 nations and territories.
Leading this respected financial institution comes with a great deal of responsibility. The volunteer Board of Directors is tasked with hiring, monitoring and evaluating the Chief Executive Officer. In addition to setting the strategic direction of the Credit Union and fostering collaboration within a diverse Board, the Board has an obligation to ensure:
- We abide by our mission — serving the people who serve the world®;
- We achieve our purpose — providing global citizens the peace of mind to do good; and
- We fulfill our fiduciary duty as guardians of the Credit Union’s assets.
Serving on the UNFCU Board comes with a great deal of responsibility. To better understand the role of the Board, the criteria for nominees, and the time commitment required, please read our frequently asked questions.
In 2025, there will be three volunteer positions available on our Board of Directors. In this election cycle the Board is seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
- Finance: Senior-level, professional expertise in finance, 10 or more years preferably in treasury operations or investments. It is highly desirable if this experience is gained at least in part serving within the United Nations common system.
- Governance: Some experience serving on a board or similar governance body is preferable.
- Risk management: In addition to finance, a background in risk management is also desirable.
- UNFCU membership: A UNFCU member for a minimum of one year, at least 18 years of age, and with accounts in good standing
The most qualified applicants who fulfill these requirements will be considered.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee will review the submitted applications to select the candidates who will be on the voting ballot. For the 2025 Board of Directors election, the Nominating Committee members appointed by the Board Chairperson are:
Clemens Adams
Chairperson
Adeyinka Ade Okuwoga
Member
Lily Luna
Member
If you would like to be considered for nomination to run for the Board, please complete our online application by 31 January 2025.
Necessary documents to apply
The Nominating Committee will only review online applications that include the following:
- Completed Biographical Data Request form within the online application
- Signed Declaration of Willingness to Serve form within the online application
- A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
Please note, the documents listed above can be found in or uploaded to our online application system. Uploading a headshot photo is optional, but encouraged. The online application includes guidelines for the photo.
If you have questions that are not covered in our FAQs, please email the Nominating Committee at nominatingcommittee@unfcu.com.
Election timeline
View our timeline to stay up to date on upcoming deadlines. Election results will be announced at our Annual General Meeting (AGM).
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31 January
Nomination process closes
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1 February
Petition process opens
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12 April
Petition process closes
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24 April
Voting starts
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24 June
Voting closes
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25 June
Annual General Meeting (AGM) where results will be announced
Time: 13:00 New York time
The AGM will be broadcast on-demand. Details coming soon.
Top Board of Directors Election FAQs
Directors fulfill vital leadership, legal, and fiduciary responsibilities and act in the best interests of UNFCU members. Collectively, the Board provides leadership and oversight to ensure that UNFCU remains competitive and resilient to changing economic and market conditions. The Board also establishes policies that management and staff follow in achieving UNFCU’s mission and vision.
The Board Chairperson appoints at least three UNFCU members to the Nominating Committee in November of each year. The Nominating Committee is responsible for reviewing all applications and selecting qualified UNFCU members as candidates for election to the Board.
Members may apply for a Board nomination from December through the end of January. Applicants must complete an online application and submit it to the Nominating Committee during this time. The Nominating Committee will select and notify the candidates in February.
We announce the selected candidates on the UNFCU website in March. We also send emails to the UNFCU membership. Voting starts in late April and continues through the day before the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June. The successful candidates are announced during the AGM. All candidates are notified by email immediately following the AGM.
In addition to required professional and educational experience, the UNFCU Nominating Committee considers the following criteria:
- Is the member at least 18 years of age?
- Has the member been convicted of a crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust?
- Is the member in good standing with UNFCU?
- Is the member able to act solely for the interest and benefit of UNFCU and its members?
- Does the member have relevant education and/or experience?
A member in good standing is a member who:
- Has a fully funded Membership Share
- Is not significantly delinquent on any UNFCU loans
- Has not had any UNFCU accounts closed due to abuse or negligent behavior
- Has not caused a financial loss to UNFCU
- Has not engaged in violent, belligerent, disruptive, or abusive activities, such as actions that may cause material risk or financial harm to UNFCU
To ensure continuity on the Board, no more than one-third of the Board seats turn over in any given year. Therefore, each year, three seats are voted on by the UNFCU membership.
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