Competencies and Skills

• Working understanding of corporate governance principles, frameworks, and regulatory
  requirements.
• Familiarity with legal requirements and compliance related to board and council operations,
  including relevant local and international laws.
• Understanding of the Institute’s structure, culture, and strategic objectives to provide
  relevant advice and support.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain the highest levels of
  ethical conduct.
• Ability to provide strategic advice to the Governing Council and work effectively with
  senior leadership, including the CEO.
• Knowledge of risk management principles to help mitigate risks in governance processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for drafting reports, minutes, and
  correspondence, and for effective interaction with Council members and stakeholders.
• Organizing meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring timely follow-up
  on action items.
• Coordinating logistics and managing documentation.
• Ensuring accuracy in all records, minutes, reports, and compliance-related documentation.
• Managing multiple tasks and deadlines, often for complex governance activities and
  compliance timelines.
• Ability to interact professionally with the Governing Council, senior executives, and
  external stakeholders, building strong working relationships.
• Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), meeting management tools,
  and document management systems.
• Ability to review and critically appraise data and empirical literature
• Advanced knowledge of a range of research and evaluation methods and their application.
  

Application Process

Interested candidates may forward an application letter and curriculum vitae by email to
recruitment@cibgh.org The deadline for the submissions is Friday, 13th February 2026.