Head of Legal, Governance and Board Liaison – Campaign for Female Education(CAMFED)

Job Description

Location: Our African operating countries (Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Malawi, Zambia)

Salary: Dependent on Country Location

Reporting to: CAMFED CEO

Who are we?

CAMFED is an award-winning, global organization dedicated to supporting girls’ education and women’s leadership in Africa. With a strong track record of transformative impact, we have embarked on an ambitious new strategic phase with the goal of supporting 5 million more girls to complete secondary school by 2030.

Principle Accountability:

CAMFED operates as a global consortium of entities in Africa, North America, Australia and the UK, of which CAMFED International is the principal coordinating entity. At this pivotal moment, we are seeking to appoint a new role, the Head of Governance & Board Liaison, to support the Executive and Board of CAMFED International.

The Head of Legal, Governance & Board Liaison works with the CAMFED International CEO, Senior Executives, Chair and Board to ensure that legal and governance matters are handled smoothly and effectively and to support synergy and coordination in the governance of the CAMFED consortium. The Head of Legal, Governance & Board Liaison is accountable to the CEO of CAMFED International.

Person specification:

• LLB degree, and 10+ years related legal experience.

• Experience of working with nonprofit boards internationally, and engaging with legal counsel.

•Right to work in any of our African Operating Countries.

• Strong diplomacy and interpersonal skills with experience working with high-level executives.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong research and analytical skills.

• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

• Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to be effective independently.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure, demonstrating persistence, perseverance, integrity and patience along the way.

• Proven ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential personal and financial information with discretion and high ethical standards.

Application details:

Please submit applications to recruitment@camfed.org including your most recent CV and cover letter, using Head of Legal, Governance and Board Liason in the subject line.

Once we have gathered enough suitable applications, this position will no longer be open for applications