Portugal Start up Coordinator

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Would you like to start Africa Health Organisation (AHO) in Portugal? Do you know how to register an NGO in Portugal? If you answer yes to both questions, then you are the right person to volunteer as our Portuguese Start up Coordinator volunteer.

AHO is expanding to all countries in Africa and in the Diaspora. If you want to be part of this exciting growth, then join us and experience this incredible journey with AHO.

We are seeking Volunteer Portuguese Start Up Coordinators to set up executive committees, register AHO with authorities and manage the development of AHO and delivery of its mission in Portugal:

Main Responsibilities

• Start-up and register Africa Health Organisation (AHO) in Portugal.
• Set up a diverse Executive Committee to sit on the Board. At least one must be doctor or a Nurse or public health consultant.
• Write up the constitution of AHO specific to Portuguese legislation.
• Register AHO with government and local authorities in Portugal.
• Developing relations with key donors in Portugal and expanding the funding base
• Raise funds for AHO in Portugal for our projects in health and social care in Africa.
• Work with Portuguese government and convince them to fund AHO programmes in Africa.
• Ensuring positive working relationships with all partners and stakeholders (government ministries, communities, business, NGOs, etc.);
• Promote AHO and its work to the people in Portugal and encourage them to participate in addressing health issues in Africa.
• Arrange medical exchange programmes between Portugal and Africa such as medical students, doctors, nurses, volunteers.
• Ensure partnership agreements and MOUs are properly prepared, monitored and implemented throughout their timeframe.

Person specification

Prior experience - essential

• Qualification in any subject preferably Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Health, Science, Social Sciences, etc.
• Experience managing organisations.
• Be a Portuguese citizen.
• A strong commitment to the aims, objectives and values of AHO.
• Well established and practiced organizational and planning skills; extensive knowledge and experience of charity start-up, registration and governance.