Co-Chair

|

Womankind Worldwide

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Admin, Comms/ Digital/ Media, Finance, Fundraising/ Grant management, Human Resources (HR), Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Volunteering
  • Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: Volunteer position
  • Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 02/05/2025
  • Location: Remote (global)
Movement building

About Womankind Worldwide

Everyday women, girls and people with diverse gender identities face intersecting forms of discrimination, poverty, and violence. Founded over 30 years ago, Womankind is a vibrant and successful international feminist organisation working hard, in collaboration with our partners and allies worldwide, to change that. Our focus countries are currently Afghanistan and Nepal in South Asia and Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe in Africa. Our Vision is a world where women, girls and people of all genders enjoy equal rights and freedoms and live with joy, choice, and dignity.

Responsibilities

The Co-Chairs ensure effective joint leadership, coordination, and accountability with each other, the Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Co-CEOs, and the rest of the Board. Some areas of responsibility are led by one Co-Chair while others are jointly managed. Both Co-Chairs contribute across all responsibilities as needed.


1. Lead Governance and Accountability (UK Co-Chair lead)

  • Ensure the organisation upholds high governance standards in line with the Governance Code and complies with its governing document, charity law, company law, and other regulations.
  • Work with the Treasurer to ensure timely and high-quality statutory reporting.
  • Ensure the charity pursues its mission and applies its resources accordingly.

2. Board Management (Joint Responsibility)

  • Ensure effective communication and coordination between Co-Chairs, officials, and the Board.
  • Act as the principal point of contact for trustees and check in individually at least twice a year, including for their well-being.

3. Facilitate Scrutiny of Strategic Direction, Culture and Values, Policies, and Operational Effectiveness (Joint Responsibility)

  • Lead the Board in scrutinising strategy, policies, and organisational effectiveness.
  • Review board papers, guide discussions, and ensure key issues are prioritised for decision-making.

4. External Representation (Joint Responsibility)

  • Attract support and facilitate board members in securing funds, engaging networks, and advocating for Womankind.
  • Represent Womankind at events and act as a spokesperson when required.
  • Contribute to external communications, including impact and trustee reports, media engagements, blogs, and crisis communications.

5. Support to the Chief Executive Officers (Joint Responsibility)

  • Act as the primary board contact for the CEO/s.
  • Establish a joint agenda with the CEO/s to achieve board plans.

Candidate Profile

  • Demonstrable commitment to women’s rights, feminist values, and Womankind’s mission and values.
  • Proven experience as a Chair, Co-Chair, or Vice-Chair of a UK-based organisation, preferably in the non-profit sector, with knowledge of the charity commission.
  • Proven track record in senior executive leadership positions.
  • Passion for shared leadership roles.
  • Understanding of trustees’ legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities in the UK charity sector.
  • Good understanding of international issues and challenges faced by UK NGOs working globally, including coloniality.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to provide creative solutions.
  • Willingness to express independent judgment while operating with tact and diplomacy.
  • Ability to foster strong board dynamics and collaboration.
  • Credible and effective external representative.

*When clicking on “Apply”, you will be redirected to the original job announcement and details

Apply

*There are individuals who may use GenderJobs.org name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. GenderJobs.org does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone pretending to be GenderJobs.org, please contact us at [email protected]