Board Member (Volunteer) – Grant Management, Legal, or HR Expertise

About the role

The Healing Balm Foundation, a Zimbabwean non‑profit focused on governance, gender justice, disability inclusion and climate adaptation, is seeking three experienced professionals to join its Board of Directors on a voluntary basis. Positions are open for expertise in Grant Management & Resource Mobilization, Legal affairs, or Human Resources.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight in your area of expertise.
• Support the Board in developing sustainable financing, legal compliance, or HR policies.
• Assist in building and maintaining partnerships with donors, development partners and the private sector.
• Contribute to strategic planning, organizational development and long‑term sustainability.
• Advise on income diversification, fundraising initiatives, regulatory matters, or staff welfare as appropriate.

Required profile

• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism and commitment to community development.
• Willingness to serve in a voluntary governance role.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
• Prior experience on boards or in senior leadership positions is an advantage.
• Alignment with the mission and values of The Healing Balm Foundation.

Required skills

• Grant proposal writing
• Donor engagement
• Grant management
• Compliance reporting
• Resource mobilization
• Fundraising strategy development
• Strategic partnership building
• Strategic planning
• Legal analysis
• Non‑profit governance compliance
• Contract review
• HR policy development
• Performance management systems
• Talent management