Short-Term Consultant – Training of Board Members at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE)

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE) is a not – for – profit, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that was founded in 2004 by Josephine Ogazi and Joseph Egwuonwu. WEWE started out as a Community Based Organisation (CBO) with the aim of providing scholarships and economic empowerment to orphans and widows in Okigwe, Imo State and has since expanded its aims and objectives. WEWE is registered as a national NGO with CAC under incorporated trustees and its registration number is CAC/IT/NO33132.

Title: Short-Term Consultant – Training of Board Members

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Contract

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Must have a standard training curriculum which will be used
• Draft training goals and objectives
• Review the existing Board Terms of Reference (TOR)
• Update the existing Board Manual
• Train Board members on Organizational and Board governance
• Board performance evaluation and action plan development
• Write a detailed report on the Board training
• Draft pre and post-training assessment.

Duration of Assignment:

• The assignment is to be completed within One (1) week from the date of the official signing of the contract.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Degree in relevant course with 10-15 years experience
• Professional certification will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Working in a local or international NGO or a similar entity that has a Board
• Has experience being a board member or a Board chair
• Has experience developing a Board manual
• Has evidence that you have done these trainings before with references
• Understanding of NGO and non NGO Board manual
• Minimum of five to ten years of experience in conducting Board Training.

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified individual should send their comprehensive CV and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability for the job to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Applications will be reviewed in batches on a first-come first-served basis. WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable Consultant is selected.
• Non-Nigerian foreign consultants based in the USA, UK, or South Africa are encouraged to apply for virtual Board consultancy training.
• Due to the high volume of applications, no detailed feedback will be provided about your application.
• Please note that participating in this recruitment process with the Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) does not constitute the issuance of a contract or agreement, nor does it commit WEWE to cover any costs associated with your participation in the recruitment process.
• The decision to recruit short-term or long-term personnel rests solely with WEWE. It is subject to a merit review process, considering factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, value for money, availability of funds, and other relevant considerations.