Length of Term: One year
Reports To: Entire Board of Directors
The board of directors is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization. To that end it:
Determines how the organization will carry out its mission through long and short-range planning
Adopts an annual budget and provides fiscal oversight
Recruits, orients, and develops board members
Hires and evaluates the performance of the Secretariat.
Evaluates its performance and overall performance of the organization in achieving the mission
Establishes policies for the effective management of the organization
Responsibilities:
Overseeing and guiding ITF’s strategy
Holding the Secretariat accountable
Offering wisdom and credibility to ITF
Understand and promote the organization’s mission
Be familiar with the organization’s programs, policies, and operations
Attend board meetings and appropriate committee meetings
Review agenda and supporting documents prior to meetings
Participate in fund raising activities and special events
Strictly adhere to conflict of interest policies
Strictly adhere to confidentiality policies
Identify and cultivate potential donors
Qualifications
Between 18 – 35 years.
Experience leading a team or an organization.
Being a representative of one of ITF’s donor organizations or target communities is an added advantage
Having legal, auditing, or other organizational investigatory expertise.
Evidence of commitment to integrity or an ability to inspire ethical behavior.
History of personal and career achievements.
Being a respected member of one of the communities in which ITF operates.
Access to networks which could potentially be beneficial to ITF.
2-5 years of work experience in your field.
