Board of Trustees at This Ability

Overview

The Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership and oversight to the Trust's mission and programs. Board members safeguard the Trust's values, vision, and financial sustainability while ensuring compliance with Kenyan laws, global best practices, and donor requirements. Trustees serve as ambassadors for the Trust, mobilizing resources and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Strategy

• Approve strategic plans, budgets, and annual reports
• Guide the alignment of programs within the Trust's mission
• Oversee risk management, compliance, and organizational performance

Financial Oversight

• Ensure effective use of funds and transparency in reporting
• Review audited accounts and approve financial policies
• Support resource mobilization through networks, introductions, and advocacy

Advocacy & Representation

• Represent the Trust in key national, regional, and global forums
• Champion disability inclusion and rights-based approaches
• Promote partnerships with donors, governments, private sector, and civil society

Support to Management

• Recruit, support, and review performance of the Program Manager
• Provide mentorship and expertise to the management team when required

Board Composition

The Board will be composed of 5–7 members with the following requirements:

• Majority representation of women with disabilities
• Diversity in geography, age, and lived experience
• Expertise in areas such as: Disability Rights, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Law, Finance, Information and Communications Technology (ICT)/Data, Governance, Philanthropy, Social Enterprise, Venture Philanthropy, and Impact Investment

Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the rights of women and girls with disabilities
• Have leadership experience in governance, nonprofit management, or business
• Be of good standing with no history of financial or ethical misconduct
• Be willing to serve on the Board of Trustees