Seeking Prospective Board Members
Join Femina Hip’s Board to Shape the Future of Tanzanian Youth
Are you ready to shape the future for millions of Tanzanian youth? Join Femina Hip’s Board and contribute to an organization’s strategic direction. Femina Hip has empowered over 40 million young people with knowledge, confidence, and voice. We are looking for committed, visionary leaders who are passionate about youth empowerment, gender equality, and social transformation.
Femina Hip’s core agendas are:
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), which includes Gender and Gender-Based Violence
- Economic Empowerment (EE)
- Citizen Engagement (CE)
We envision a gender equal world where young men and women grow, fulfill their potential, and effect positive change in society.
Board Recruitment Criteria for Femina Hip
Online recruitment
To ensure effective governance and strategic direction, board members must meet the following criteria:
1. Proven Experience in Board Governance
- Demonstrated experience serving on other boards, preferably within the nonprofit or NGO sector.
- Understanding of how NGOs operate, including their challenges, funding mechanisms, and community impact.
- Familiarity with governance structures, decision-making processes, and compliance requirements.
- Understanding of legal, ethical, and fiduciary responsibilities of board members.
- Commitment to upholding governance best practices, transparency, and accountability.
Other helpful qualities include:
- Possess a passion for Femina Hip’s vision, mission, values, and objectives.
2. Expertise in Key Areas
Candidates must possess expertise in one of the following areas:
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR):
Knowledge of SRHR policies, advocacy, and program implementation. - Gender:
Experience in gender equality and gender-sensitive policymaking. - Finance, Risk, and Audit:
Strong financial acumen, risk assessment, audit oversight experience, and/or a legal background. - Resource Mobilization & Impact Investment:
Proven track record in securing funding, donor relations, and impact-driven investments.
Commitment and Availability
- Board membership is strictly on a volunteer basis. Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to contribute their expertise and time without financial compensation.
- Candidates must demonstrate the ability and willingness to prioritize board responsibilities and actively contribute to discussions and initiatives.
- Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to dedicate time for a 5-day Board of Directors’ training session, which is essential for onboarding and alignment with the organization.
Commitment to Child and Youth Safeguarding
As an organization dedicated to safeguarding the rights and well-being of children and young people, Femina Hip upholds strict recruitment and selection procedures. These include thorough screening and background checks to identify any history of child and youth abuse offenses. This process reflects our unwavering dedication to fostering a safe and secure environment for every young person we serve.
Femina Hip is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.
Femina Hip does NOT request money from applicants as part of its recruitment process.
Application Process
Please send your application letter explaining why you would like to be on the Board of Femina Hip and attach a CV and professional reference via email to:
[email protected]
Deadline for applications is 4th July 2025.
