Chairperson

PFP is a UK-based charity working in Africa and Asia since 2004, and this year we are celebrating our 20th anniversary. Our Mission is to work together with local people and filmmakers to produce, distribute and show local language educational films that give help and hope to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Our latest activities have primarily focused on Malawi, Sierra Leone and Kenya. 

Every PFP film seeks to bring about positive change by engaging audiences with themes, characters and subjects that address important challenges facing themselves and their communities.

-  We commission, fund and manage film productions

-  We train and mentor local film makers

-  We partner with other organisations to produce media for their charitable objectives

-  We organise film distribution and viewings and promote digital engagement

-  We facilitate audience conversations to encourage deeper exploration of issues

-  We measure the impact of our films to ensure continued improvement

We produce a range of media from short documentaries and music videos to full-length feature dramas. Our work covers a wide range of subjects, including: health, disability and rights; social prejudice and stigma; agriculture; and environment and conservation.

See our Annual Reports on our website for more information on our work and recent activities

Primary responsibilities

-    Chair quarterly Board meetings and monthly informal catch-ups.

-    Lead the Trustees and Directors in developing and advancing PFP’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.

-    Provide strategic leadership to the Board and ensure Board members fulfil their duties for the effective governance of PFP. This includes: ensuring PFP is accountable and carrying out its purpose for public benefit; ensuring compliance with the governing document and applicable law; and challenging the management of resources and ensuring financial stability.

-    Advise executive management and partners on the design and delivery of programmes across all stages, including partner engagement, filmmaking and distribution, and monitoring and evaluation processes.

-    Proactively seek fundraising opportunities, including through the development of relationships with corporate partners, grant-making trusts and foundations, and events.

-    Write a review of the year for the Annual Report, and sign-off on the full Annual Report.  

-    Act as an ambassador and public representative for PFP.  

Key Requirements

 -    Experience of working on and/or chairing a Board

-    Strong relationship skills and proven track record of cultivating positive relationships

-    Self-motivated and proactive

-    Strong commitment to PFP’s purpose and values

 Desirable requirements

 -    Experience of filmmaking and international development

-    Skills in developing and delivering strategic plans

-    Knowledge of African political, economic and social affairs