MHR is looking for dynamic individuals to join our Board of Trustees! As a trustee, you’ll play a vital role in shaping our mission, driving impact, and ensuring excellence in governance.
Who are we looking for? Women with either of these:
1. Clinical Expertise: Solid hands-on knowledge and experience in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, understanding of patient-centered care, public health and social determinants of health, regulatory knowledge and ethical standards, leadership and governance experience, crisis management and problem-solving skills and experience with multi-disciplinary teams.
Essential: Must be be a member of an advanced level professional organization like SOGON, MDCN, MWAN, NMC or it’s equivalent with advanced qualifications and postgraduate specialization- FRCP, FMCP, DrPH, MHSM, and a fellow of any reputable clinical body.
2. Legal Expertise: Knowledge of nonprofit laws, compliance, and contracts with the ability to provide guidance on risk management and legal matters and a passion for supporting social causes.
Essential: Advanced law degree or equivalent qualification, experience with nonprofit, tax-exempt, and corporate laws and knowledge of contracts, compliance, and governance frameworks.
3. Financial Expertise: Strong understanding of budgeting, financial planning, and audits with experience with nonprofit financial sustainability and fundraising strategies and commitment to transparency and accountability.
Essential: Advanced accounting or finance degree with significant financial management experience and a strong understanding of auditing. Must be an FCA or FCNA or Fellow of relevant tax or audit professional bodies.
General Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
High ethical standards and commitment to the MHR’s mission.
Why Join Our Board of Trustees?
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization making a tangible impact in empowering young women and girls with the right information to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.
- Collaborate with diverse and inspiring leaders who are making impact in this field.
- Use your expertise to empower young communities and create lasting change.
How to express interests:
- Send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your interest and what value you can add to resources@mhrinitiative.org
- EoI Due date: January 31, 2025.