Board of Directors
The City Cancer Challenge Foundation is accepting applications for new members to join its Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors serves as the governance body of C/Can, supporting the Chief Executive Officer in advancing the organisation’s mission. You can view the current list of Directors here.
We are seeking senior candidates with strong governance capabilities and prior Board experience, which is essential. Directors should bring a broad understanding of the global health environment, along with strong professional networks and the ability to support strategic partnerships and resource mobilisation. We aim to maintain a well-balanced Board with diverse geographic and sector perspectives. An innovative and forward-looking mindset is essential in the current global context.
About the Role
This is a voluntary, non-remunerated role; however, Directors are reimbursed for required travel and accommodation expenses. Each Director serves in an individual capacity and does not represent any organisation. The initial term of office is three years, with the possibility of reappointment for an additional three-year term.
The submission deadline is 26 June 2026
The evaluation of new directors will be based on the skills and competencies required to ensure good governance of the organisation. There is an opportunity for candidates to demonstrate their expertise against these skills in the application form.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide a letter from their organisation supporting their participation on the Board, particularly around participation in Board meetings.
Note that we have a zero-tolerance policy for individuals who have prior or current links to the Tobacco, Alcohol and Arms industries.
Areas of expertise
We are looking for candidates who can bring some skills in the following areas:
Knowledge, experience, and networks in health systems including health policy, research, service delivery, system quality and service improvement. An understanding of the specific challenges of health system sustainability in low- and middle-income countries.
Knowledge of digital strategies, capabilities, and digital technology and systems. Knowledge and experience in data governance.
Experience and knowledge of the global health and development environment. Experience in operating models in the private or public sectors.
Ability to identify and critically assess strategic opportunities and threats to C/Can global operations. Ability to develop effective strategies and long-term goals in the context of C/Can’s strategic objectives.
Ability to actively support and contribute to resource mobilisation efforts, including leveraging personal and professional networks to secure funding from public and private sector sources, philanthropy, and institutional donors.Experience in fundraising and partnership development, with the capacity to identify opportunities, open doors, and engage directly with donors to advance C/Can’s financial sustainability and growth.
Knowledge and experience in best practice corporate governance. Ability to fulfil the corporate governance obligations and tasks set out for Board members in the C/Can Governance Framework.
Experience in city, regional and/or national government affairs related to health and/ or economic and social development in low and middle income countries.
Ability to identify key risks to C/Can. Ability to monitor risk and compliance management frameworks and systems and assess the merits of risk mitigation strategies.
Experience across the spectrum of cancer treatment and care services in either the public or private systems. Experience in the development and management of cancer treatment infrastructure and services.
Experience with financial institutions and organisations (e.g. government and non-government, Multilateral and/ or Bilateral Financing Institutions) involved in public health financing and/ or public-private partnerships.
Experience and knowledge in financial management of organisations including financial planning and performance assessment of non-profits. Knowledge of the fiscal regulatory environment in which non-profit organisations operate.