Consultant Gig #974 Sydney–NFP–Governance Expert

Client

The successful accredited professional will conduct an assessment of the current Board-level governance structures and processes for a leading NFP organisation. In addition, they will assess the current Board composition and identify any critical skills deficiencies.

This will involve extensive stakeholder consultation and benchmarking to industry best-practice. The successful professional will then provide recommendations for the Board in relation to skills requirements and any necessary governance or constitutional changes.

Key Deliverables:

• Assessment of current Board governance structures
  
• Assessment of skills of existing Directors, and any gaps in capability
  
• Any recommended changes to the constitution or governance processes required to improve the effectiveness of Board-level decision-making and oversight
  
• Recommended implementation timeframe and approach to implement the recommendations
  

Skills and experience required:

• Significant experience in Board governance and best practices for the NFP sector

  
  

• Sufficient presence and gravitas to facilitate workshops involving a very senior stakeholders with a wide range of opposing views

  
  
• Experience of conducting Board capability assessments and benchmarking to best practice
  
• Experience in implementing improvements in Board-level governance in complex organisations
  

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