Board of Directors Recruitment at Habitat for Humanity Tanzania

Board of Directors Recruitment at Habitat for Humanity Tanzania

Board of Directors Recruitment

Habitat for Humanity TanzaniaFull Time

Dar es Salaam

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps people in your community and around the world build or improve a place they can call home

Introduction and Overview

Habitat for Humanity is a leading global nonprofit organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries in the world. Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity found its earliest inspirations as a grassroots movement on an interracial community farm in South Georgia. Since its founding in 1976. It is a Christian housing organization that has grown to become a world leader in addressing the issues of inadequate housing.

With values of accountability, courage and humility, thousands of low-income families have found new hope in the form of affordable housing. Churches, community groups and others have joined together to successfully tackle a significant social problem: decent housing for all. Since 1976, we have helped more than 62 million people build or improve the place they call home. An additional 5.3+ million people gained the potential to improve their housing conditions through our training (122,580) and advocacy (5,264,247). And more than 910,000 volunteers helped build, advocate and raise awareness about the global need for shelter.

Habitat for Humanity Tanzania is locally registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), which is affiliated to Habitat for Humanity International – a global non-profit housing organization. Habitat for Humanity Tanzania found in 1986 with a vision to see every Tanzanian has a decent place to live.

Over the past 39 years, HFHT has positively impacted:

54,585 people through housing construction and home improvement projects.
51,115 people through Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), climate mitigation, and livelihood training.
40,000+ people through advocacy work since 2022, including housing microfinance and direct construction initiatives.
HFHT currently operates in Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Pwani, and Manyara. As outlined in our

2025-2030 Business Plan, our programmatic focus areas include: Habitability, Affordability, Basic Services, Secure Land Tenure and HDRR- Housing Disaster Recovery and Resilience

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, which meets quarterly and operates through three committees:

• Finance and Fundraising Committee
• Strategy and Business Development Committee
• Governance and Human Resources Committee

An effective board is a key driver of organizational success. HFHT is seeking highly qualified, engaged, and enthusiastic individuals to strengthen the governance of the organization. The goal is to have a diverse, skilled, and committed Board that will ensure strategic oversight, fundraising support, and risk management.

Scope of Work

(a) Roles & Responsibilities of the Board

The Board of Directors is collectively responsible for the governance, strategic direction, and oversight of HFHT. Members are expected to actively contribute their skills, experience, and leadership to strengthen the organization.

General Duties of the Board Members Each board member is expected to:

Attend and actively participate in all quarterly board meetings Serve on at least one board committee.
Contribute financially to HFHT annually.
Support board decisions, even in cases where they may have voted against them.
Be an ambassador for HFHT, promoting its mission and expanding its network of partners and supporters.

(b) Specific Responsibilities of the Board Governance & Compliance

Ensure HFHT operates in compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial reporting requirements.
Uphold the core governance principles outlined in HFHT’s Constitution and policies.
Provide oversight on risk management and financial accountability.

Strategic Oversight & Organizational Performance

Provide strategic direction for the organization’s vision and mission.
Monitor and evaluate HFHT’s impact, programs, and operations.
Ensure the board reviews and approves the annual business plan, budgets, and strategic priorities.

Executive Leadership & Board-Staff Partnership

Work in partnership with the National Director and senior leadership to achieve organizational goals.
Ensure board resolutions and decisions are effectively implemented.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to HFHT’s leadership team.
Remote work opportunities

Fundraising & Resource Mobilization

Support fundraising efforts and donor engagement to ensure financial sustainability.
Leverage personal and professional networks to attract potential funders, partners, and investors.

Advocacy & External Engagement

Represent HFHT’s mission and interests at national and international levels.
Build strategic partnerships with government, NGOs, private sector, and community organizations.
Advocate for affordable housing policies and community development initiatives.

Board Development & Effectiveness

Ensure HFHT’s Board remains effective by recruiting highly skilled and diverse board members.
Participate in periodic board training and performance evaluations.
Sign a Board Member Commitment Agreement, demonstrating their dedication to HFHT’s mission and governance standards.

Qualifications & Key Competencies

HFHT is seeking highly accomplished professionals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Fundraising & Resource Mobilization
Strategic Partnership Engagement & Development
Finance, Accounting & Risk Management
Housing Finance & Affordable Housing Programs

Additional Board Member Requirements

Extensive executive leadership experience in business, government, or the NGO sector.
Highly respected and regarded as an expert in development, housing, or nonprofit management.
A strong commitment to HFHT’s mission and the ability to advocate for its beneficiaries.
Ability to strengthen the organization through professional expertise and strategic guidance.
Availability to attend board meetings and actively contribute to decision-making.
Ability to bring diversity to the Board in terms of age, gender, expertise, and cultural background.
Passionate about social change, affordable housing, and community development.
Strong strategic thinking skills, able to see the bigger picture and long-term vision of HFHT.
Experienced in people management, teamwork, and leadership development.
Well-versed in NGO governance and nonprofit sector regulations.
Remuneration & Commitment
Board members are expected to attend all board meetings, read board papers in advance, and actively participate in discussions.
Board membership is voluntary, but members will receive a reasonable travel allowance for attending meetings, as determined by HFHT.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their application to:

Email: [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming passionate, strategic, and committed individuals to join us in transforming communities through affordable housing solutions.

The closing date for receiving applications is May 15th, 2025