Corporate Secretary

Role Description The Corporate Secretary is a part-time, remote role responsible for supporting the governance and administration of CHANCE Network. This position manages board and committee meeting logistics, including scheduling, preparing agendas, circulating materials, and recording accurate minutes. The Corporate Secretary maintains corporate records and documentation, supports compliance with organizational policies, and helps track key decisions and action items. The role also involves coordinating communication between leadership, members, and partners, and assisting with the preparation of reports and formal correspondence. The individual in this role works closely with senior leadership to ensure effective governance practices and smooth operational oversight.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including experience managing calendars, meetings, and document filing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft agendas, minutes, reports, and formal correspondence clearly and professionally.
• Experience with governance support, such as board or committee coordination, record-keeping, and policy or compliance documentation.
• Proficiency with digital tools for remote work (e.g., email platforms, video conferencing tools, cloud-based document sharing, and basic office software).
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently in a remote, part-time setting.
• Background or interest in climate, public health, or non-profit/NGO work in Africa is an advantage.
• Relevant post-secondary education in administration, governance, law, public policy, or a related field is beneficial, or equivalent experience.