CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - BOARD MEMBERSHIP

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - BOARD MEMBERSHIP

World Vision Ghana LBG is a Christian, child-focused humanitarian, relief, development, and advocacy non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children, families, and communities across Ghana.

The World Vision Ghana Board of Directors invites applications from highly qualified, motivated, and results-oriented leaders to serve as voluntary Board Members. Collectively, the Board seeks to encompass a diverse range of experience, professional competence, age, gender, church affiliation, ethnicity, and geographic backgrounds to ensure robust governance.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

We are specifically seeking distinguished professionals with established track records in one or more of the following disciplines:

- Technology

- Law

- Brands and Communication

- Strategic Fundraising and Local Resource Mobilization

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Candidates must demonstrate the following qualifications and attributes:

• •Faith and Alignment: Must be a committed Christian who actively participates in the worship and life of a local church within a Trinitarian denomination.
• •Mission Commitment: A profound heart for vulnerable populations and a strong alignment with the Ministry, Mission Statement, Core Values, Statement of Faith, and Covenant of Partnership of World Vision International.
• •Governance and Leadership: Demonstrated experience in strategic leadership, corporate governance, public service, or executive-level advisory roles.
• •Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Advanced critical thinking capabilities with a comprehensive understanding of the current socio-political and economic landscape in Ghana.
• •Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional written and verbal English communication, public speaking, presentation, and collaborative interpersonal skills.
• •Availability: Willingness and capacity to dedicate significant voluntary time annually to Board meetings, committee service, and organizational governance.

ELIGIBILITY AND COMPLIANCE RESTRICTIONS

• •Reputation : A stellar national reputation characterized by high integrity, impeccable character, and professional competence.
• •Direct Beneficiaries : Former sponsored children or direct beneficiaries of World Vision initiatives are highly encouraged to apply.
• •Conflict of Interest : Applicants must not be current employees of World Vision, close family members of current World Vision Ghana staff, or former National Directors of World Vision Ghana who served within the last three consecutive years.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY

World Vision is a child-focused organization committed to upholding and defending the rights and well-being of children. Our rigorous recruitment and selection protocols include comprehensive background checks and screening for child abuse offences.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates should submit an official application letter detailing their motivation for joining the Board, accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) via the online portal. The CV must include references from a pastor or priest, a Christian professional, and an additional professional reference. Please forward all application materials electronically either through the online application portal or to board_ghao@wvi.org .

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organisation with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the world´s most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments.