Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 21 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
• About Restless Development.
We know young people have the power to solve the challenges we face in our world, but they are being side-lined. We are the agency that works with young people so they can lead in solving those challenges. Whether that means supporting communities to end child marriage or prevent HIV, we work with young people to change their lives and the lives of people in their communities.
• Our programmes are genuinely life-changing, but we can’t do any of this without talented, creative individuals at every level of our organisation.

About the Role.
• Restless Development Zambia National Board is the governance body for the organization, serving as stewards of its resources and responsible for oversight of strategy, operations and financial management.
• The Board Members serve on a voluntary basis, and currently meet quarterly, attending additional meetings when required. The Board Members work closely with the Hub Director and Leadership Team of Restless Development Zambia to achieve its goals.The Board Members through the hub director work closely with the Global Leadership Group to ensure that Restless Development’s work is supported.

Personal Specification
In all of our Board members, we look for dedicated professionals with fantastic interpersonal skills and a passion for development and the role of young people in Zambia. We are looking for four young people who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our Values.
We are particularly interested to receive applications from candidates that are between the ages of 18-35 years with experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas :
• People and Human Resources
• Strategy and Direction
• Legal
• Communications and Fundraising

Desired skills, experience and commitment:
• Belief in, and commitment to Restless Development’s mission, vision, and values.
• In particular, we believe in feminist leadership, community engagement, and the power of young people.
• Interest in working in the development sector and Restless Development’s mission, and passion for learning more
• Willingness and/or experience to help with fundraising efforts.
• Creative and innovative thinking; experience helping to create or grow start-ups or initiatives.
• A natural networker who builds trust and creates strong relationships easily and across sectors.
• Experience supporting similar size agencies in the international development sector with fundraising strategy.
• Strong networks within the trusts & foundations space and/or major donors, and an eagerness to introduce Restless Development to relevant contacts to significantly grow our donor base.
• Strong networks in or experience with corporate funders, corporate foundations, and bi- and multi-lateral funding agencies a plus.
• Restless Development believes in the power of young people to affect change at all levels of the organization, including our Board Members.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

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Job application procedure
• Interested and qualified? Click here to apply 
• First round interviews are scheduled to take place on a date to be advised.
• Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance

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