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ActionAid Zambia (AAZ) is part of the ActionAid Global (AAG) Federation, sharing common values and aims to drive social change towards a just, equitable and sustainable world. AAZ works with the marginalized, excluded women and young people, their organizations, and social movements to address the structural causes of social injustice, gender inequality and poverty.

MEMBERSHIP TO ACTIONAID ZAMBIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE BOARD
ActionAid Zambia (AAZ) is looking for suitable individuals to be members of its General Assembly and The Board. The General Assembly (GA) and Board has the responsibility for providing the strategic direction to enable AAZ achieve its objectives. The General Assembly meets once (1) a year, and The Board meets
quarterly. We are particularly interested in individuals with skills in Governance, Finance, Law, and Fundraising and policy development, among others.

The Assembly shall have the following powers and functions:
(a) To approve the Association’s values, vision and mission.
(b) To approve the Association’s overall direction and strategy.
(c) To approve the Association’s logo and trademarks.
(d) To engage in and contribute to the development of organizational policies developed within the framework of the strategy.
(e) To appoint the external auditors.
The Board is responsible for the day-to-day governance of the Organisation. The Board has the following sub committees:
(a) Governance and Board Development
(b) Finance, audit and Risk
(c) Fundraising and Programs

These and many more responsibilities, the list is not exhausted, If you would like to help AAZ achieve its aim of eradicating poverty and injustice please submit your Profile/Curriculum Vitae to:
The AAZ Board Secretariat at the ActionAid offices, Plot 38G Kabulonga Road , Lusaka, Zambia or email address; [email protected]

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 28th May 2025 at 17:00 hours. Kindly note: Serving on the ActionAid Zambia General Assembly and Board is purely on voluntary basis and therefore non‐remunerative.

Please Note: While we value all applications, we can only respond to short listed