Board Member - Non-Profit Governance

About the role

TEKCHILLS Foundation, a licensed non-profit incorporated in Ghana in February 2020, is looking for a Board Member. The role is full-time and remote, focused on strategic leadership, governance and oversight of the foundation's work to break cycles of poverty, illiteracy and resource scarcity in rural and underserved communities.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in regular board meetings and review organizational performance
• Help set long-term goals and priorities, and collaborate with executive leadership to approve budgets and evaluate programs
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical and regulatory standards
• Advise on partnerships and fundraising, support policy development and engage with stakeholders
• Contribute expertise, maintain fiduciary responsibility and champion accountability, inclusion and impact

Required profile

• Experience in non-profit management, social impact or international development, especially in rural or underserved communities
• Background in education, public health, community development or economic empowerment is highly beneficial
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, transparency and ethical governance
• Ability to work independently remotely, manage time and join virtual meetings across time zones

Required skills

• Strategic leadership and governance, including board-level decision-making and policy oversight
• Financial literacy and budgeting, with the ability to review financial statements
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership building with donors, community leaders and global partners
• Strong written and verbal communication