Sense International Board Member Jobs in Kenya

Sense International Board Member Jobs in Kenya

Sense International is the leading international NGO supporting people with deafblindness / multisensory impairment in Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Nepal, Tanzania, Peru, Romania and Uganda. Sense International Kenya works to ensure people with deafblindness are included in health / early years, education and vocational / livelihoods systems through partnerships, programs and advocacy.

We transform lives! Our strategy is focused on increasing quality services for people with deafblindness; improving understanding of deafblindness; ensuring the voice of people with deafblindness is heard and their rights are realised.

Purpose of the Role:

We are seeking 2 new members to join our multi-disciplinary Board. Board members are responsible for the overall governance of the organization. They provide guidance on strategy; ensure compliance with laws and policies such as safeguarding; guide the Director; assist with fundraising; and help to raise the profile of Sense International Kenya’s work.

Board members have the opportunity to serve and learn about how to ensure the rights of people with deafblindness and complex disabilities are realised. Board meetings usually take place quarterly in Nairobi or virtually.

General Responsibilities

Commitment to the vision and mission of Sense International

On a quarterly basis, attends board meetings and other board activities.

Provides oversight to the organization.

Stays informed about governance matters,

prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and board papers.

Participates strategic planning and organizational development.

Provides remote support during annual audits ad routinely reviews organizations budget and expenditure.

Supports in fundraising and acts as an ambassador to the organization’s vision.

Qualifications:

We want to recruit 1 Board member with an interest in our work and experience in one or more of the following:

Finance and Accounting

Grants Management

Fundraising and Resource Mobilization

We are looking for people with a minimum of 5 years’ experience especially in leadership positions on the areas mentioned above.

How to Apply

If you are interested, kindly send an email with a 1-page cover letter outlining why you are interested in the role and how your experience / knowledge meets the criteria listed above together with a 3-page CV.

Email: recruit@senseint-kenya.org

Find jobs in Kenya. Jobs - Kenya jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Kenyan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Kenya.

Jobs in Kenya - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Kenya.

Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Kenya posted and updated daily - click here!