Bacha Re Bacha Youth Forum (BRB) is currently seeking at least 5 new Supervisory Board members. Supervisory Board membership is voluntary (i.e. unpaid though with sitting allowance) and, depending on role, requires up to one day per month of your time, except for the annual face-to-face BRB Annual General Meeting
To be eligible for consideration you must:
be Youth under the age of 35
Have youth programming background in Human Rights, Health or Sustainable Livelihoods
be fluent in English (our primary working language).
In addition, Board members will be expected to have:
- Strong empathy with, and interest in the mission and vision of BRB.
- Experience in NGO management and policy oversight
- The ability to contribute in a calm, collaborative and decisive manner to productive discussion and debate.
- The time to participate in Board meetings, online discussions and correspondence.
- Good judgement and an ability to take a long-term view and see the big picture
- A commitment to inclusion and diversity and an understanding of these
- An appreciation of the non-executive nature of the role.
- Ability to fundraise
Applications close 15th February 2022.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 21st February 2022 for interview.
New Board members will be announced in early March 2022.
To apply, please request the full application form through email; [email protected]
About the Board
The Board has responsibility for setting policies and providing strategic direction for BRB operations. This is a skills-based board, and we are seeking people who can bring appropriate management skills and experience such as:
governance
finance
fundraising
advocacy in a relevant field
Members of Board will be asked to:Participate in BRB’s strategic development with staff and stakeholders.
Support BRB’s Executive Director in his overall management and achievement of BRB’s mission.
Ensure that the Organisation is run effectively and in accordance with best NGO practice.
Help develop and maintain appropriate external relationships with key stakeholders.
Encourage ethical and transparent work practices.
In addition, the Chair’s role is to:
Provide leadership for the Board in appropriately fulfilling the above.
To act as a sounding board to BRB’s Director on matters of policy and practice.
Responsibilities
Members of the Board will have the following responsibilities:
To actively participate in Board activities and meetings
To provide advice to BRB’s Director and the Chair of the Board on matters of advocacy, policy, and strategy, from their experience and expert knowledge.
To monitor and support the development, performance and delivery of the agreed Organizational strategy and work-plan.
To help to enhance the financial stability and sustainability of BRB.
To fulfil any specific roles and tasks they may be assigned in order to represent the Organisation, to help manage its finances and legal compliance, and to ensure best practice in staff management.