Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 06 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Main Responsibilities of the Chair (based on a model by Reach) In relation to the Committee of trustees
• Lead strategic planning processes and regularly review of long-term strategic aims of the charity.
• Develop organisational policies, define goals, targets and evaluate performance against agreed targets.
• Approve the annual cycle of the committee meetings, meeting agendas, chair and facilitate meetings, monitor decisions taken at meetings and ensure they are implemented.
• Liaise regularly with the Treasurer to maintain a clear grasp of the charity’s financial position and to ensure full and timely financial transparency and information disclosure to the committee.
• Lead and mentor other Board members to fulfil their responsibilities and enable access to training/coaching/information to enhance the overall contribution of the board.
• Annually review the Board structure, role, staff relationships and ensure implementation of agreed changes/developments are carried out.
• Encourage team working among Board members and encourage them to identify and recruit new trustees as required.
• Create a strong, profitable and fulfilling working relationship with trustees and volunteers through review and self-reflective evaluation of contributions and effectiveness of the board.
• Be the key liaison person with the KICS Uganda Chair.
In relation to staff and volunteers (at present KICS does not have paid staff)
• Assume guardianship of the legal and financial integrity of the charity.
• Oversee volunteer activities in the context of the implementation of the charity’s strategy and policies.
• Maintain careful oversight of any risk to reputation and/or financial standing of the charity.
• Receive regular informal progress reports of the charity’s work and financial performance.

In relation to the community and code of conduct
• Represent the charity as a spokesperson at appropriate events, meetings or functions.
• Lead the Committee in fostering relations with potential funders and other organisations with mutual interests.
• Act as final stage adjudicator for disciplinary and grievance procedures if required.
• Facilitate change and address conflict within the Trustees, within the charity and liaise with staff to achieve this.
• Undertake review of external complaints as defined by the charity’s complaints procedure.
• Ensuring adherence and compliance around key policies eg, Equality of Opportunity, Health & Safety, HR and in all decisions and discussions of the committee and working groups.
• Attend and be a member of other committees or working groups when appropriate in role as Chair.
• In order to perform the above role, the Chair should have reasonable access to all staff and information, in line with the board’s fiduciary duties.

Qualities
Essential
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
• Commitment to the charity’s objects, aims and values and willingness to devote time to carry out responsibilities
• Strategic and forward-looking vision in relation to the charity’s objects and aims
• Good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Balancing tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise
• Proven resource mobilisation (networking and fundraising) Desirable
• Prior experience of committee/trustee work
• Knowledge of development and Africa/Uganda
• A wider involvement with the voluntary sector
• Experience of chairing meetings, committee work, some experience of charity finance and charity fundraising.
• Leadership skills exercised through a period change.
Expected time commitments
• KICS board of trustees meets at least six times a year and the Chair will be involved in some preparatory and follow up work. In addition to committee meetings, other contact will also be necessary with UK and KICS Uganda board members and staff.
• Ad hoc task and working groups have their own additional time commitments (eg monthly meetings).
• It is expected that the Chair can commit to at least 5 hours per week.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Please send a letter of application, stating why you wish to join KICS and what contribution you think you will be able to make to strengthen and develop KICS, together with your CV to the Director, Fiona Bristow by email: fiona@kanaama.org One of the trustees would be happy to discuss the position with you before you apply.

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