Trustee Job at Restless Development Zambia - Career Opportunity in Zambia
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Vacancy title:
Trustee

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

Restless Development Zambia

Deadline of this Job:
23 August 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Zambia , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 07, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: TRUSTEE
Are you:
• Passionate about the power and potential of young people to lead change?
• Interested in International Development?
• Interested in being a Trustee?
…then joining the Board of Restless Development may be for you.
ABOUT RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT
We know young people have the power to solve the challenges we face in our world, but they are being ignored and overlooked. 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 can’t do any of this without talented, creative individuals at every level of our organisation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job title: Trustee
Location: Zambia based
Salary: Voluntary Position
Preferred start date: Between September-December 2020
Length of contract: One four-year term renewable by mutual agreement for a further four years.
Expected travel: None (Board meetings usually happening in Lusaka but an online platform allows participants to dial in from anywhere)
Time Commitment Committed to attend:
• one Board meeting of 2 hours max per quarter (so a total of 4 per year).
• one sub-committee meeting per quarter of 1 hour max (so a total of 4 per year).
• and 1 full away day per year in the form of a retreat if funds allow. .

KEY PRIORITIES
• Leadership selection, including approving the appointment of the Hub Director.
• Strategic thinking, including approving the strategy proposed by the Senior Management Team.
• Financial oversight, including a formal review of the organisation’s annual budget and audit, and supporting the Hub Director and leadership team in financial management and organisation.
• Guidance and Support, including giving advice to the Hub Director and Leadership team about the operations of the organisation in areas such as personnel management, strategic operational choices and adherence to all legal requirements and good practice for charitable organisations.
• Networking, including using your personal and professional network to assist the Hub Director and Leadership team in gaining access to relevant individuals and institutions to support the operation and growth of the organisation
• Fundraising, including assisting the Hub Director and leadership team in gaining access to potential donors and supporters, and providing advice and assistance more generally on areas of fundraising.
• Public Relations, including advice and assistance in raising and maintaining the profile of Restless Development in Zambia and internationally.


Job Skills: Not Specified


SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:
• Passionate commitment to youth led development and social justice Desirable. Experience in one of the Board’s areas of responsibility. Including:
• Leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Fundraising and partnerships
• Evidence and innovation


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
To apply for this role, please submit an expression of interest (maximum two pages) outlining why you think you may be suitable for the position of Trustee and an up to date CV to zambiajobs@restlessdevelopment.org  stating the following job reference – Trustee.

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 23 August 2020
Duty Station: Zambia
Posted: 07-08-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 07-08-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 07-08-2065
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