Research And Development

Job Description

The ITF is recruiting board of Directors members of the following backgrounds:

• Finance,
• Project management,
• Business administration,
• Resource mobilization,
• Non Profit law,
• Digital communication and Marketing,
• Information & Technology,
• Research and development,
• Human resources.

Qualifications:

• Between 25 – 35 years.
• Experience leading a team or an organization (preferably a non-profit).
• 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.
• Access to networks which could potentially be beneficial to ITF.

2-5 years of work experience in any of the following fields:

• Finance,
• Project management,
• Business administration,
• Digital communication and Marketing,
• Research and development,
• Human resources,
• Resource mobilization,
• Non profit Law,
• Information & Technology.

Responsibilities

The ITF 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.
• Hires and evaluates the performance of the Secretary General.
• Establishes policies and strategies for the effective management of the organization.

Other Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and guiding ITF’s strategy.
• Holding the Secretariat accountable.
• Offering wisdom and credibility to ITF.
• Understand and promote the organization’s mission.
• 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.