Board Members
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Women's Empowerment Link (WEL)
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
- Job type: Volunteering
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Not Specified
- Right to work requirements: Not specified
- Remuneration: Volunteer position (unpaid)
- Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 30/07/2026
- Location: Kenya
Women's Empowerment Link (WEL) - Board Positions Open!
Who are we?
Women's Empowerment Link (WEL) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation in Kenya that promotes women's rights. WEL is committed to empowering women and girls to reach their full potential in political, social, and economic spheres.
Position: Board Member (4 positions available) these are voluntary positions
Are you passionate about advancing women's leadership, gender equality, and sustainable community development? Do you have the experience, networks, and commitment to help a growing organization expand its impact?
We are inviting dedicated and accomplished professionals to serve as Volunteer Members of our Board of Directors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise, influence strategic direction, and help mobilize partnerships and resources that will strengthen our work.
We are looking for individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Strategic Partnerships and Networking
Who are we?
Women's Empowerment Link (WEL) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation in Kenya that promotes women's rights. WEL is committed to empowering women and girls to reach their full potential in political, social, and economic spheres.
Position: Board Member (4 positions available) these are voluntary positions
Are you passionate about advancing women's leadership, gender equality, and sustainable community development? Do you have the experience, networks, and commitment to help a growing organization expand its impact?
We are inviting dedicated and accomplished professionals to serve as Volunteer Members of our Board of Directors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise, influence strategic direction, and help mobilize partnerships and resources that will strengthen our work.
We are looking for individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Strategic Partnerships and Networking
- o Building relationships with like-minded organizations, development partners, philanthropic foundations, corporate partners, and the private sector.
- o Opening doors to strategic collaborations that enhance organizational growth and impact.
• Resource Mobilization and Fundraising
- o At least 6 years of proven experience securing funding from international donors, foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, corporate partners, and domestic funding sources.
- o Knowledge of donor engagement, fundraising strategy, and philanthropic giving.
• Legal and Institutional Development
- o Governance and board development.
- o Organizational compliance, policy development, risk management, and legal advisory.
- o Institutional strengthening and sustainability.
• Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment
- o Experience in designing or implementing gender-responsive programs, women's economic empowerment initiatives, advocacy, leadership development, or policy engagement.
• Youth Programming
- o Expertise in youth development, leadership, entrepreneurship, employability, financial inclusion, civic engagement, or youth-centered programs design.
Expected Commitment
Board members will serve on a volunteering basis and are expected to;
• Attend quarterly board meetings and occasional committee meetings.
• Serve an initial term of 3 years, renewable subject to Board approval and organizational needs
• Support in resource mobilization efforts and institutional development initiatives
• Participate in strategic discussions and informed decision-making processes.
Who can apply? We welcome applications from professionals who:
• Have demonstrated leadership and relevant professional experience.
• Are passionate about advancing women's rights, gender equality, and youth development.
• Have strong professional networks locally, regionally, or internationally.
• Are committed to ethical leadership, diversity, and inclusive governance.
• Can dedicate time to actively participate in board meetings and organizational initiatives
We encourage applications from individuals (men, women, young people and persons with disabilities) across the private sector, philanthropy, academia, civil society, development organizations, legal practice, finance, and entrepreneurship.
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