The CHABAHIVA Trust is a responsible social investor. Our focus is HIV and wellness. We create a collaborative network of organisations that implement or support compassionate and holistic HIV prevention and care programmes. Our role in the network is to support, strengthen and empower their services and organisational sustainability. Therefore, we source the resources and capabilities of businesses, faith structures, their funders and donor organisational partnerships. As a Fund Manager, we ensure outputs will result in the effective and compassionate implementation of programmes with impact.
CHABAHIVA Trust seeks to appoint Trustee’s to serve on their Board to be based in South Africa.
The purpose of the positions is to fill 4 positions. Potential Trustees will be chosen in line with the Trusts’ diversity requirements which include gender, ethnicity, and background. Additionally, individuals with an understanding in HIV, TB, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Public and/or community health programming are encouraged to apply. Persons living with HIV and Medical professionals are specifically invited to express their interest.
Requirements:
Previous experience working with an NPO Board in the sector, bonus: experience with HIV/AIDS challenges
Experience required in at least one of the areas listed below:
Fundraising (e.g. from individuals, businesses, corporate or other)
Financial management
Marketing, Communications, PR, or Media
Human Resources, Organisational Development
Governance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Risk Management
Understand the Health sector landscape in South Africa, or related experience, working in vulnerable communities
Motivated by compassion and a desire to positively contribute towards the development sector
Skills
Ability to network and advocate on behalf of the Trust
Ability to understand and interrogate financial reports
Strategic planning skills
Risk management skills
Analytical skills
Ability to operate as a team
General Responsibilities
Willingness to fulfil the fiduciary duties and uphold ethical standards of conduct as required of a Trustee of a registered Charitable Trust
Willingness to act as an ambassador for CHABAHIVA Trust
Willingness to provide and guide the strategic direction of the Trust
Availability to attend quarterly meetings (4-5 hours per meeting), and or networking events that will relate to fundraising initiatives
Responsive to emails and other communication
Expectations of Trustees:
Attend four Trustee meetings a year
Participate in the organisation’s strategic review and planning sessions (once every two years)
Assist in fundraising for the Trust
Participate in sub-committees and guide the Trust (as required)
Be committed to the Trust and be able to give a reasonable amount of time and attention to the Trust
Requirements:
2 page CV (include ID number)
short motivation letter (<1 page)
2-3 references
Interested applicants are invited to submit Expressions of Interest to the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, email: [email protected]
Note:
Trustees serve on the CHABAHIVA Board voluntarily. There is no compensation but Trust expenses can be reimbursed
Shortlisted candidates will be communicated to by November 28th 2020
For more about The CHABAHIVA Trust, refer to www.chabahiva.org