CHAIR of Trustees

We are seeking an inspiring, entrepreneurial leader, who has a collaborative spirit and an understanding of key issues for CHASE Africa including SRHRs and women’s health; changing role of INGOs and the links between human and environmental health.

We are looking someone with the following experience:

• · ​Successful track record of leadership of a growing organisation.
• · Significant leadership experience, including experience of chairing a board.
• · Sound knowledge of the principles of good governance.
• · Sound knowledge and experience of financial management.
• · Diplomacy, and an independent mindedness, with a willingness to challenge, in a respectful manner.
• · Ability to be a credible and compelling ambassador, able to represent the organisation and the issues that we deal with to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• · Willingness to engage with fund raising – attributable contributions and contacts.
• · An understanding of the role of INGOs and experience of the local context where our partners work.
• · Effective grasp of the SRHR arena: its challenges, opportunities, sensitivities, and the benefits of family planning.
• · High level of spoken and written articulacy
• · A commitment to developing a positive relationship with the Chief Executive, and other Trustees.
• · Time available to take a proactive entrepreneurial role within the charity.

For more information, please download the candidate pack from our website or email: harrietgordonbrown@chaseafrica.org for a copy of the pack, more information or to discuss the role.