ABOUT THE BOARD ROLE
We are looking for board members with extensive professional experience spanning at least 15 years and significant executive leadership accomplishments in non-governmental organisations or in the corporate world that align with the mandate of Musasa. We are seeking to recruit one (1) board member, and expect that candidate will bring to Musasa skill, experience and expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning.
ABOUT MUSASA
Musasa is a legally registered national women’s rights organization with its Head Offices in Harare, Zimbabwe. Musasa was founded in 1988 with its focus on preventing and responding to gender-based violence and in particular violence against women and girls. Musasa has a long history of providing direct services which include counselling, legal support, shelter, and a toll-free hotline for survivors of violence. Musasa also works to address the retrogressive beliefs and attitudes that perpetuate gender-based violence in our communities while also advocating for a conducive legal and policy environment that supports an end to violence against women and girls in all its manifestations.
TIME COMMITMENT
Board membership at Musasa is voluntary and not set up to be permanent paid positions. Reasonable expenses are paid when attending board meetings and representing the organization in various forums.
Board members meet periodically (at least 4 times in a year) but also to participate in the life of the organization between board meetings, advising the management team and acting as a representative of Musasa when called upon to do so.
A professional with experience and expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning plus qualities of integrity, credibility, a passion for transforming the lives of women and girls and communities and demonstrated progress in strategic governance efforts.
If you are a professional with qualities of integrity, credibility, a passion for transforming the lives of women and girls and communities and demonstrated progress in strategic governance efforts, send your application letter and resume to [email protected]. Cc [email protected].
Please indicate “Application for Board Membership - MEAL” as the subject of your email. Deadline for submitting applications is 21st June 2024. Your application letter should show how you meet the relevant requirements specified in this advertisement.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Zero Tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Musasa’s priority is protecting women and girls who are our beneficiaries as well as our own staff. We have zero tolerance to all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse or any incidents of violence committed by anyone connected to our work. Successful applicants will be required to sign and adhere to our Safeguarding Policy.
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Expiry Date: 2024-06-21 00:00:00