Help, develop an Organisational Governance Framework for ERONet
Organizational Context
Agoro Community Development Association (ACDA), now known as Enabling Rural Opportunity Network (ERONet), is a community-based organization founded in 2001 by women affected by conflict in Northern Uganda. Operating in rural and refugee-hosting communities in Lamwo and Kitgum districts, ERONet focuses on gender equality, livelihoods, education, and resilience. The organization seeks to strengthen its institutional capacity and partnerships by developing a clear governance framework to guide leadership, decision-making, and accountability.
Job Purpose
This assignment aims to strengthen ERONet's organizational governance by developing a clear, practical framework that defines the roles and responsibilities of its General Assembly, Board of Trustees, Executive Director, and staff. The framework will clarify decision-making authority, enhance oversight and accountability, and provide guidance for transparent and responsible management. The volunteer's contribution of specialist knowledge in organizational governance and development will support ERONet in establishing effective systems, promoting sound leadership, and ensuring long-term institutional sustainability and effectiveness, enabling the organization to better demonstrate good governance to its stakeholders.
Responsibilities
The online volunteer will support the development of a practical organizational governance framework to enhance ERONet's leadership, oversight, accountability, and internal management systems. Key tasks include reviewing existing governance documents, assessing current arrangements to identify gaps, and developing a clear governance structure outlining relationships between governing bodies and staff. The volunteer will define roles, responsibilities, and authority for all levels, propose procedures for decision-making, delegation, meetings, reporting, conflict of interest, financial oversight, and risk management. Additionally, the volunteer will identify supporting policies, ensure the framework aligns with operational realities and Ugandan legal requirements, and prepare a draft framework with an implementation action plan for feedback and validation.
Work Experience
Demonstrated experience in organizational governance, institutional development, or strengthening governance systems for NGOs, civil society, or community-based organizations is required. Experience in reviewing organizational documents and developing governance frameworks, manuals, or policies is essential. The ability to analyze systems, identify gaps, and produce practical written documents is necessary.
Skills
Key skills include expertise in organizational governance, institutional development, and strengthening governance systems. Proficiency in analyzing existing systems, identifying gaps, and developing practical governance frameworks, manuals, and policies is crucial. Strong English writing, analytical, communication, and organizational skills are required. Experience in project management, programme development, strategy, audit, risk, and compliance is also relevant. The ability to work independently and collaboratively remotely is important.