Board Member at Renewal Eco-Recyclers (RECOR) Ltd/Gte

Location: Remote/Hybrid/Yola, Nigeria (Candidates can be based anywhere, but must be comfortable using digital tools for virtual meetings)

Type: Professional Pro bono/not a paid role. (Requiring about 10 hours/week, and will only be reimbursed for expenses incurred while carrying pre-approved work on behalf of RECOR)

Role Overview:

We are seeking two dynamic and experienced individuals to join our Board of Trustees. The ideal candidates will possess a strong background in either of the following: business management, or marketing and sales. The Board will oversee the management of RECOR, recruit the management team, and support the growth and profitability of our social enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Oversight: Provide guidance and oversight for the strategic direction of RECOR, ensuring alignment with our mission and goals.
• Management Recruitment: Assist in the recruitment of the management team, including the Business Manager and other key positions.
• Capacity Building: Willing to schedule time for capacity building in operations management, marketing, and sales.
• Financial Stewardship: Oversee financial performance, ensuring effective financial management and sustainability of the organization.
• Active Engagement: Participate in board meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes, contributing expertise and insights.
• Mentorship: Provide mentorship and support to the management team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Addition Enterprise Promotion: boosts market penetration by the social enterprise through links with similar businesses, networks, and circles, including political.
• Be an advocate and ambassador for the RECOR hub, help introduce business connections to the hub, and promote the work of the hub in public spaces.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in either business management, or marketing and sales.
• Strong understanding of the principles of business sustainability and social enterprise.
• Active engagement in current business practices; candidates should not be retirees.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in digital tools and platforms for effective decision-making and communication.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about environmental sustainability and social impact.
• Willing to commit time and expertise to support the mission of RECOR.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to navigate and adapt to the challenges of a developing business environment.

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