1. Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Provide overall strategic leadership aligned to the organisation’s vision and mandate.

• Work closely with the Board to drive organisational sustainability and impact.

• Position the organisation as a thought leader and credible partner in the GBVF sector.

• Champion and oversee the development of GBVF related research.

• Provide overall strategic direction to the organisation by developing and implementing a robust, sustainable organisational strategy aligned with its mission and long-term vision.

• Lead execution of the strategy, ensuring alignment across programmes.

• Ensure the development and sustainability of the centre's programmes while overseeing the effective delivery of all organisational operations.

2. Fundraising, Partnerships & Sustainability

• Develop and lead diversified, multi-year fundraising strategies.

• Build and steward relationships with government departments, donors and partners.

• Strengthen donor confidence through impact-driven reporting and engagement.

3. Brand, Communications & Advocacy

• Lead the development and execution of an integrated communications and positioning strategy.

• Elevate the organisation’s voice, visibility, and influence in public discourse.

• Oversee media engagement, storytelling and advocacy initiatives.

• Oversee the development and implementation of a communications strategy to strengthen the Centre’s visibility, positioning, and impact.

• Guide the development of external communications, including digital platforms, marketing materials, and stakeholder communications, to ensure consistency and alignment with organisational values.

4. Operational Leadership & Programme Oversight

• Ensure effective and efficient day-to-day management of the Centre.

• Oversee delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed services.

• Strengthen internal systems, processes and programme effectiveness.

• Oversee monitoring and evaluation, compliance and risk strategies.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government, civil society, donors, and the private sector to advance the Centre’s mission and priorities.

• Leverage corporate social responsibility opportunities and mobilise financial resources.

• Lead partnerships with the business sector to support income-generating initiatives, including enabling businesses to buy and sell products made at the Centre.

• Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration, community awareness, and programme reach.

6. People & Culture Leadership

• Provide leadership across all Human Resource functions.

• Build and nurture a values-driven, resilient and high-performing team.

• Foster a culture of care, accountability, collaboration and professional excellence.

• Promote the organisation’s feminist ethos.

7. Human Resource and Governance

• Provide oversight of human resource management, including staff development, performance management, and organisational capacity building.

• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements, including those related to audits, taxation, and reporting to relevant authorities.

• Stay informed of the latest developments in the legal and regulatory frameworks that may impact the work of the organisation.

• Inspire a positive, inclusive, and values-driven organisational culture.

8. Financial Stewardship

• Oversee the responsible and transparent management of all financial resources.

• Ensure compliance with governance, audit and regulatory requirements.

• Support long-term financial sustainability and resilience.

• Lead the development and implementation of diverse fundraising strategies aligned with the Centre’s strategic priorities.

• Oversee budgets and expenditure to ensure effective, compliant, and cost-efficient use of resources.

• Ensure financial oversight including reporting, audits, and compliance with regulations.