Member of the Executive Board of ACBF

Languages Required: English (French is an added advantage)

Call for Expressions of Interest:  Member of the Executive Board of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF).

Background

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is Africa’s leading capacity development institution and a specialized agency of the African Union. Since 1991, ACBF has empowered over 100,000 professionals across the public and private sectors, civil society, and academia, while strengthening institutions in more than 40 member states. Through strategic partnerships and impactful programs, the Foundation builds human as well as institutional capacity, while generating and disseminating knowledge to advance sustainable development in Africa in line with Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ACBF’s current strategic plan focuses on four key impact areas: Climate Change and Energy for Productive Use; Agribusiness and Food Sovereignty; Trade as an Engine for Economic Development; and Economic and Social Governance.

The Foundation is headquartered in Harare, with regional offices in Accra and Nairobi, and a liaison office at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa.

ACBF has a three-tier governance structure comprising a Board of Governors, an Executive Board and a Secretariat.

• The Board of Governors is the principal policy-making body of the Foundation. Each government and institution that contributes to the African Capacity Building Foundation is eligible to appoint one representative to serve as a governor on the Board of Governors and may appoint an alternate.
• The Executive Board, appointed by the Board of Governors, is charged with the oversight responsibility of the governance of the Foundation and to approve operational policies, procedures and rules under which the Foundation is managed. 
• The Executive Secretary, appointed by the Executive Board is an ex-Officio member of the Executive Board. The Executive Secretary heads the Secretariat and administers the day-to-day management of the Foundation

Job Specification

The Board member will be expected to contribute towards strategic governance, fiduciary oversight and mission-based leadership. The ideal candidate will bring to the board insightful thinking on innovative approaches to finance structuring to support capacity development interventions on the continent. This includes bringing on board and/or promoting visibility of the Foundation to global stakeholders interested in sustainable development on the African continent. 

The highlights of this role are: 

1. Strategic Leadership & Convening Power 
2. Fiduciary & Financial Oversight 
3. Governance & Executive Oversight 
4. Supporting Resource Mobilization 
5. Board Engagement & Commitment 

Only candidates who are willing to commit the time necessary to effectively discharge their responsibilities should apply. 

Meetings: The board will meet at least three times a year. The time commitment per month expected from board members will average 12 hours.

Term: Board members serve a 3-year term and may serve a maximum of two terms. 

Pro Bono: Board members do not receive remuneration for their service. However, they will be reimbursed for approved expenditure incurred in the discharge of their duties. 

Applicants are invited to express their interest by submitting a recent and concise Curriculum Vitae no later than 21 September 2026 and addressed to:

The Board Secretary
The African Capacity Building Foundation
HARARE, Zimbabwe
E-mail: board@theacbf.org

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.