Terms of Reference for Board & Leadership Training
Consultancy, Research Jobs
- Childline Zimbabwe ~~ 0
- Expires 25 Jan 2025
- Harare
- Contractor
Job Description
Board Training
Recently, changes in funding for local organizations have necessitated that Boards develop skills in resources mobilization organizational sustainability and increased oversight. A Board training needs survey conducted in April 2024 revealed that Childline Board members wished to be trained in best practices for strategic governance and fundraising. This proposed project aims to enhance the Childline Board's capacity and governance, resource mobilization, and strategic oversight. This training will enhance the Board's effectiveness by equipping members with the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfil their roles responsibly and ethically. The training will cover topics such as legal and fiduciary responsibilities, financial oversight, and resources mobilization for nonprofit organizations. The anticipated outcome for this training is improved governance and decision-making, ultimately enabling Childline to better deliver its mission. By integrating resource mobilization into the training, Childline aims for the Board to gain confidence in fundraising and developing a social enterprise, thereby ensuring the organization's sustainability.
Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
The Childline 2024-2028 Strategic plan emphasizes the need to strengthen staff capacities and improve staff retention to make Childline and employer of choice, The strategy identifies supporting key staff in developing new, relevant skills as an important retention mechanism. In the proposed project, Childline intends to enrol 6 members of the Leadership Team in a leadership coaching program. The goal is to increase employee morale and retention, improve productivity , promote better decision making and build stronger teams. The retention program will train the Childline leadership team in the management styles that foster a god work environment and promote productivity
Duties and Responsibilities
Objectives: The primary objectives of this consultancy are as follows:
• Childline Board and leadership team training in legal and fiduciary responsibilities, strategic
leadership, resource mobilisation and social enterprises.
• Leadership coaching and mentorship programme for Childline leaders.
Deliverables:
• A 2-day Board training for 10 board members in February 2025.
• A 4-day leadership training for the management team in February 2025.
• 5 Leadership coaching and mentorship sessions in February and March 2025.
Qualifications and Experience
Consultants’ recruitment and selection
The consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:
a. A master's degree in strategic planning, Organisational Development, or a closely related
field.
b. Proven experience in resources mobilization & strategic partnerships development training.
c. Demonstratable experience in high-quality training manuals on governance and leadership
specifically for board members.
d. A good understanding of the non-profit sector and funding landscape.
e. At least 5 years’ experience in the leading the training and establishment of governance
boards, capacity building of board member on their governance role.
f. Excellent written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Application Process:
Interested applicants should provide a proposal covering the following aspects:
➢ An expression of interest.
➢ A detailed technical proposal clearly demonstrates a thorough understanding of these ToRs
and includes the following:
• Demonstrated previous experience in coordinating and administering assignments of a
similar nature.
➢ At least three contactable references of recent work conducted.
Applications should be sent to recuitment@childline.org.zw,copy director@childline.org.zw the
reference should be clearly listed as Board and Leadership Training for Childline Zimbabwe.
Application deadline is 25 January 2024.
