Board of Trustees at This Ability

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Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: This-Ability is a social enterprise focused on advancing Disability Rights and Inclusion in Kenya. Our team combines business strategy and social entrepreneurship with a passion for disability rights. We work to provide technical support and assistance to strengthen disability rights and inclusion in Kenya. We also work on inclusive supply and demand approaches to design and implement strategies and innovative business approaches that are profitable, scalable and eradicate the challenges faced by women and girls with disabilities in mainstream development
Job Description

The Board of Trustees will:

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the Trust’s mission and programs.
  • Safeguard the Trust’s values, vision, and financial sustainability.
  • Ensure compliance with Kenyan laws, global best practices, and donor requirements.
  • Act as ambassadors for the Trust, mobilizing resources and partnerships.

Roles and Responsibilities

Trustees will collectively and individually be expected to:

Governance & Strategy

  • Approve strategic plans, budgets, and annual reports.
  • Guide the alignment of Mama Siri, Paza and Skills within the Trust’s mission.
  • Oversee risk management, compliance, and organizational performance.

Financial Oversight

  • Ensure effective use of funds and transparency in reporting.
  • Review audited accounts and approve financial policies.
  • Support resource mobilization through networks, introductions, and advocacy.

Advocacy & Representation

  • Represent the Trust in key national, regional, and global forums.
  • Champion disability inclusion and rights-based approaches.
  • Promote partnerships with donors, governments, private sector, and civil society.

Support to Management

  • Recruit, support, and review performance of the Program Manager.
  • Provide mentorship and expertise to the management team when required.

Composition and Membership

The Board will be composed of 5 -7 members, ensuring:

  • Majority representation of women with disabilities.
  • Diversity in geography, age, and lived experience.
  • Expertise in areas such as: Disability Rights, SRHR/GBV, Law, Finance, ICT/Data, Governance, Philanthropy, Social enterprise, Venture Philanthropy and Impact Investment to support sustainability of our platforms.

Qualifications

Candidates must:

  • Demonstrate a commitment to the rights of women and girls with disabilities.
  • Have leadership experience in governance, nonprofit management, or business.
  • Be of good standing with no history of financial or ethical misconduct.
  • Be willing to serve in a voluntary capacity (reasonable expenses reimbursed).
  • Be available for at least four board meetings per year, plus committee/task-force work as required.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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