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Voluntary

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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

We’re Looking For New Trustees. Could You Be One Of Them?

Advantage Africa supports people affected by poverty, disability and HIV to improve their education, health and incomes. Our work helps vulnerable people to help themselves and build a better future for their families and communities.

We now have several vacancies for Trustees. This is an opportunity to help transform the lives of many people doubly disadvantaged by poverty and stigma. To this end, you would be expected to:

- First and foremost, ensure the good governance of the charity.

- Prepare for and participate actively in Board Meetings.

- Provide proactive advisory support to the charity’s Executive Director and staff.

- Empathise with our faith foundation, vision and values.

- Advocate for the charity and support its fundraising efforts.

More specifically, Advantage Africa’s Trustees:

- Ensure that we comply with our governing document, charity & company law, company law and relevant legislation.

- Ensure that we pursue the charitable objects defined in our governing document.

- Maintain oversight of our budget and our financial health, stability and sustainability.

- Ensure that we use and manage our assets and financial, human and material resources effectively and wisely.

- Identify and monitor risks and ensure appropriate, timely remedial action is taken to reduce and respond if needed.

- Safeguard the reputation and values of Advantage Africa.

- Contribute to setting strategic direction and evaluating performance in line with Advantage Africa’s charitable objects.

- Develop Advantage Africa’s policies & procedures in line with established good practice and ensure they're implemented.

- Devote the necessary time, skill, care and effort to the role.

- Monitor the performance of the Executive Director.

- Follow our Trustees’ Code of Conduct and act in the best interests of Advantage Africa at all times.

- Provide support in other strategic areas such as fundraising, staffing, partnerships, policy according to their skills.

- Lead and contribute to the development of board papers, discussions and working groups as needed.

- Contribute advice and guidance in areas of specific knowledge or experience to Advantage Africa's Director and staff.

- Assist Advantage Africa in developing sustainable and dverse funding by advocating for our work among their contacts.

If you'd like to find out more about this important role and how you can apply, please download the full information pack from our website today. We look forward to hearing from you!

Application resources
Posted by
Advantage Africa View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 1 - 5
Posted on: 27 September 2024
Closing date: 26 December 2024 at 14:30
Tags: International Development,Governance / Management

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