Volunteer Member(s) for Board of Directors at CCBRT | August 2024

The Organization
Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) aims to be the preferred provider of accessible specialized health services in Africa. Itserves as a healthcare social enterprise and through development programmes in the community and the most vulnerable. Please see newsite.ccbrt.org for full range of CCBRT services and programmes.
The CCBRT Board of Directors is comprised of leaders from the non-profit and profit sectors who are dedicated to the organisation’s mission and vision. Board members champion the importance of exceptional board leadership believing that each organisation needs a strong and effective board to fully realize its potential for
good. In addition to the standard roles and responsibilities of a board member, our board members are active advocates and ambassadors for the organisation and are fully engaged in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for CCBRT to advance its mission.
Serving on the CCBRT Board of Directors is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual passionate about strengthening leadership and governance in the non-profit sector.
The Role
Expectations for the CCBRT Board of Directors include the following:
 Attend four board meetings per year, read board materials in advance of board meetings and come prepared to ask questions and participate in discussions.
 Have the financial acumen to read and understand CCBRT’s financial statements and help the board fulfil its fiduciary responsibilities.
 Serve on one or more committees of the board and actively participate in committee work.
 Play an active role in securing the financial resources necessary for CCBRT to achieve its mission.
 Leverage personal relationships and connections to help the resource mobilisation department and the management team to identify and solicit potential funders.
 Directly invest in CCBRT’s work by making a personal contribution where possible.
 Responsibly represent CCBRT to their respective communities and advocate for CCBRT’s mission, programs, and services as appropriate.
Board members are recruited on individual merits and are not seen as representativesof their respective communities. Board terms last for five (5) years and board members can serve for up to two consecutive terms.
To strengthen the current board and increase in size, the CCBRT Board of Directors is currently recruiting 1 additional leader with expertise in the areas below:
 CCBRT seeks a well-connected leader who is passionate about CCBRT and can leverage his/her networks both internally and externally to mobilise resources needed by CCBRT to fulfil its mission.
 The ideal board candidate(s) should have prior board experience or have received formal board training.
 Individuals from local communities, foreign nationals and diaspora are encouraged to apply.
Qualified and experienced candidates are requested to apply and submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and awards via email to board@ccbrt.org. CCBRT promotes equal opportunities and encourages people with disabilities to apply. The CCBRT Governance,
Nomination & Remuneration Committee will lead the selection process; any questions can be sent to them via board@ccbrt.org
Please indicate reference number: BOD2024-01| DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15th September 2024 CCBRT does not request or accept money from applicants as part of it’s recruitment processes.