A CALL FOR BOARD DIRECTORSHIP POSITION

Are you looking for a unique and exciting leadership opening to put your strategic, legal, marketing, ICT, training and HR ability and expertise in the service of a great cause?

If you wish to assist organisations become successful through effective boards and ethical values and principles for better Tanzania, you are the one!

The Institute of Directors in Tanzania (loDT) is looking for candidates from diverse backgrounds to join its Board of Directors.

The loDT is the champion of effective corporate governance and best business practices in Tanzania. Its Board is its strategic heart to develop, orient and galvanize corporate leaders through training, advisory and networking to serve in the best interest of their stakeholders.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The right candidates will have the minimum of the following profile:

General

– An loDT member (or a commitment to qualify within 6 months of the appointment)

• Commitment to the loDT mission, values and objectives
• Meets the minimum requirements for a Board member as per the Companies Act plus relevant regulations and best practices in Tanzania.
• Female candidates and/or those of diverse ethnicity are strongly advised to apply

Experience

• Previous experience on an equivalent status board, is an advantage.

Expertise & Knowledge

• Understanding of strategic issues in legal, strategic marketing, ICT, training or HR disciplines.
• Having association or influence in business circles, SMEs and family businesses is an advantage.

Skills

• Ability to understand and scrutinize financial reports
• Strategic planning skills
• Risk management skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to operate as part of a team