Board of Trustees at This Ability

The Board of Trustees will:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the Trust’s mission and programs.
• Safeguard the Trust’s values, vision, and financial sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan laws, global best practices, and donor requirements.
• Act as ambassadors for the Trust, mobilizing resources and partnerships.

Roles and Responsibilities

Trustees will collectively and individually be expected to:

Governance & Strategy

• Approve strategic plans, budgets, and annual reports.
• Guide the alignment of Mama Siri, Paza and Skills within the Trust’s mission.
• Oversee risk management, compliance, and organizational performance.

Financial Oversight

• Ensure effective use of funds and transparency in reporting.
• Review audited accounts and approve financial policies.
• Support resource mobilization through networks, introductions, and advocacy.

Advocacy & Representation

• Represent the Trust in key national, regional, and global forums.
• Champion disability inclusion and rights-based approaches.
• Promote partnerships with donors, governments, private sector, and civil society.

Support to Management

• Recruit, support, and review performance of the Program Manager.
• Provide mentorship and expertise to the management team when required.

Composition and Membership

The Board will be composed of 5 -7 members, ensuring:

• Majority representation of women with disabilities.
• Diversity in geography, age, and lived experience.
• Expertise in areas such as: Disability Rights, SRHR/GBV, Law, Finance, ICT/Data, Governance, Philanthropy, Social enterprise, Venture Philanthropy and Impact Investment to support sustainability of our platforms.

Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the rights of women and girls with disabilities.
• Have leadership experience in governance, nonprofit management, or business.
• Be of good standing with no history of financial or ethical misconduct.
• Be willing to serve in a voluntary capacity (reasonable expenses reimbursed).
• Be available for at least four board meetings per year, plus committee/task-force work as required.