New Governance Board Members at Uthabiti Africa

Board Duties and Responsibilities
As a founder-led start-up, Uthabiti requires a Board that can provide the strategic and practical guidance to the CEO to achieve its mission for the organization.

Board duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Contribute actively to the work of the Board, working with the Chief Executive to develop and agree strategic goals and objectives
• Define the parameters on which the budget will be based, agree the budget, and monitor financial performance to ensure the financial sustainability of Uthabiti Africa
• Monitor Uthabiti Africa’s progress towards the achievement of its strategic goals and objectives and monitor the impact of its activities on its beneficiaries
• Safeguard the good name and values of Uthabiti Africa
• Ensure that Uthabiti Africa complies with its governing document (its Articles of Association), charity law, internal policies and regulations, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• Ensure that Uthabiti Africa uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the organization must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
• Establish and, as necessary, review a clear framework of delegation to committees and the Chief Executive and management team, monitor compliance with that framework and hold Committees accountable for the authority that has been delegated to them
• Be accountable to stakeholders for the way in which they have discharged their responsibilities as Board members
• Use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have – to help the Board and the CEO reach sound decisions and increase the impact of its activities. This may involve leading discussions, identifying key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, and evaluating or offering advice on other areas in which the Trustee has expertise
• Support in resource mobilization for current work and for the expansion phase of Uthabiti’s work.
• Draw Uthabiti’s attention to opportunities to show-case its work and build partnerships globally and within Africa to expand its work and influence
• Champion the work of Uthabiti Africa and the need for its support/services to external audiences
• Think strategically, look for innovative solutions, provide constructive challenge and be willing to contribute to finding innovative solutions for the childcare market opportunity.
• Work collaboratively with a talented staff and CEO to take decisions for the good of Uthabiti Africa
• Demonstrate Nolan’s seven principles of public life, namely: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership
• Have a willingness to give as much time as they reasonably and productively can and at least the minimum time requirement
• Support Uthabiti’s resource mobilization work particularly for workforce development and accelerating the growth of women-led childcare enterprises during the implementation and expansion phases.

Qualifications

We are looking for Board members from any part of Africa or the world, with the following characteristics

• Experience in fundraising
• Bachelors or Advanced degree in Human Resource Management; Public Policy; Financial Inclusion; Marketing; Communications
• Experience in developing and managing a consultancy firm
• Experience in fundraising and donor engagement
• Interest in childcare and creating job opportunities for women and advancing quality early childhood care and education for all
• At least 3 years professional experience