Chair

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom SolarAid Full time

SolarAid is an international development charity working alongside communities in the most rural and hard to reach areas of sub-Saharan Africa to tackle poverty and the climate crisis through access to clean, safe solar lights.
SolarAid was founded in 2006 to combat poverty and climate change. The pioneering ‘trade not aid’ approach uses sustainable enterprise to catalyse markets for safe, clean energy access. 3 million solar lights across rural sub-Saharan Africa reaching places too challenging for the mainstream market. SolarAid aims to do charity differently, through enabling locally led development . It has a social enterprise model, supporting people to create thriving solar businesses that tackle poverty and climate change.

The belief that clean and sustainable energy can bring about significant change in all aspects of life, from education to healthcare and entrepreneurship to community life is prevalent throughout the organisation. Every solar light distributed helps create a brighter, more sustainable future where parents can earn, children can learn, and the planet can breathe a bit easier.

The incoming Chair will be an accomplished and influential senior leader, capable of motivating, developing, and getting the best out of our dedicated non-executive team. Ensure full engagement of all Trustees, prioritising decisions in SolarAid's best long-term interests
There will be some ad hoc work relevant to SolarAid business, within or outside the charity from time to time.
please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.

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