Are you passionate about advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Right and Justice (SRHRJ) in Africa?

Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights Africa (WGNRR Africa) is seeking dynamic, dedicated, and diverse individuals to join our Board of Governance. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a feminist, grassroots-led network that champions Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) across the continent.

About WGNRR Africa

WGNRR Africa is a leading grassroots feminist network dedicated to ensuring that women throughout Africa can make informed decisions about their reproductive health, free from coercion, discrimination, or violence. We connect stakeholders, build capacities, and drive advocacy to uphold SRHR as universal human rights through a feminist and social justice framework. Read more information here

Board of Governance

We are recruiting new board members to enhance our governance and support our Regional Director and staff team. As a Board member, you will play a pivotal role in steering WGNRR Africa towards achieving its mission, providing strategic oversight, and ensuring organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mission Alignment: Understand, promote, and uphold WGNRR Africa’s vision, mission, goals, and values. Familiarize yourself with our Constitution, policies, and procedures to ensure that all activities and decisions align with our organizational principles.
• Governance and Oversight: Attend and actively participate in Board meetings (quarterly and as needed) and Board retreats. Serve on Board committees and contribute to strategic planning, budget approval, and monitoring organizational performance.
• Advocacy and Representation: Act as an advocate for WGNRR Africa, representing the organization with pride and knowledge. Promote our accomplishments and opportunities in various forums and contribute to public awareness and fundraising efforts.
• Commitment and Engagement: Attend and support the organization’s events, including fundraising activities, special events, and project visits. Dedicate professional and personal skills to advance our goals and contribute to fund or social enterprise development activities.
• Leadership and Diversity: Help fill Board leadership positions and work to enhance the diversity of Board membership. Assist in recruiting new members with varied skills, backgrounds, and experiences to ensure a well-rounded and effective governance body.
• Communication and Support: Maintain regular communication with the Regional Director and respond promptly to requests for input or support. Ensure a collaborative approach to addressing organizational challenges and opportunities.

Key Qualifications:

• Feminist Movement Experience: Demonstrated commitment and experience in feminist movements, with a comprehensive understanding of sexual and reproductive health, and reproductive justice.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience in feminist movement building, including leadership skills in management, governance, and conflict resolution.
• Operational Expertise: Experience in fundraising, financial and organizational management, human resources, campaigning, advocacy, and related areas essential to WGNRR’s operations and programs.
• Networking Skills: A track record of effective networking at local, regional, or international levels.
• Advocacy and Communication: Sound experience in advocacy, media communications, and development and social policies.
• Governance Experience: Experience in ensuring and practicing good governance at the organizational level.
• Flexibility: Willingness to attend online meetings during out-of-office hours; experience with remote management is advantageous.
• Commitment: Open to WGNRR members, supporters, and allies who are committed to the organization’s goals and objectives.

Board Composition:

• Size: 5 to 15 members
• Gender Balance: At least 80% women
• Chair: A woman

Terms:

• Service: Up to two consecutive 3-year terms
• Compensation: This position is voluntary and unpaid with modest allowances for meetings

Recruitment Process:

1. Application Period:  12^th – 30th September 2024
2. Selection and Interviews: 15^th – 30^th October 2024
3. Notification successful Candidates: 25^th – 30^th November 2024
4. Onboarding: 2^nd – 6^th December 2024

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the role to board@wgnrrafrica.org by September 30^th, 2024. For more details about WGNRR Africa and the recruitment process, visit our website wgnrrafrica.org, or contact us at +255 788284660. Please add BOARD RECRUITMENT as the subject header.

Join us in making a difference. Be part of a transformative movement for women’s rights and reproductive health in Africa!

Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights Africa (WGNRR Africa) is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.