Consultant to the Chief Executive Officer
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Posted on:
05-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As the Foundation scales its national footprint and deepens programmatic impact the CEO requires a strategic and operational advisor to enhance institutional effectiveness optimize inter-departmental coordination and strengthen executive decision-making processes.
The Consultant to the CEO will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner supporting the CEO in overseeing the daily operations of all departments Programs Legal Finance Communications Monitoring & Evaluation and Administration ensuring alignment with the organizations mission strategy and governance standards.
Purpose of the Role
To provide the CEO with structured executive support strategic oversight and operational guidance across all units of the Foundation enabling the CEO to transition from a primarily social workdriven leadership style to a fully functional executive management role anchored in efficiency accountability and impact.
1. Executive Advisory & Organizational Oversight
Advise and support the CEO in day-to-day decision-making and implementation across all departments.
Serve as a bridge between the CEO and departmental heads ensuring clarity of priorities timely execution and adherence to organizational policies.
Provide high-level analysis on operational performance identifying bottlenecks and recommending solutions.
Support the CEO in institutional planning board reporting and coordination of strategic initiatives.
2. Systems Strengthening & Operational Excellence
Evaluate and streamline internal processes across Programs Finance Legal and Communications units to improve efficiency.
Develop and implement performance monitoring frameworks to ensure departmental accountability.
Guide the CEO in establishing clear reporting lines measurable goals and integrated work plans.
Oversee adherence to compliance governance and donor reporting requirements.
3. Leadership Development & Change Management
Mentor and coach the CEO and senior managers to strengthen leadership planning and supervisory capabilities.
Facilitate a more structured approach to delegation priority management and internal communication.
Cultivate a performance-driven culture that aligns operational execution with strategic goals.
4. Stakeholder Engagement & Institutional Positioning
Support the CEO in preparing for high-level stakeholder engagements donor meetings and public speaking opportunities.
Ensure that departmental outputs (reports proposals partnerships) align with the organizations vision and professional standards.
Represent the CEO when required at internal or external meetings to maintain momentum on key initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
Advanced degree in Management Development Studies Organizational Leadership or Social Policy.
Minimum of 1015 years experience in senior management consulting or executive advisory roles ideally within NGOs international development or social sector organizations.
Proven expertise in organizational development operations management and executive leadership support.
Demonstrated ability to guide social-sector leaders toward structured sustainable operational models.
Strong analytical planning and interpersonal skills with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Excellent communication diplomacy and stakeholder management abilities.
Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline.
Emotionally intelligent and tactful in guiding leadership without undermining authority.
Passionate about child protection social justice and capacity building.
Organized discreet and comfortable managing complex multi-stakeholder environments.
Collaborative leader with the ability to balance empathy with accountability.
Expected Outcomes (Within First 612 Months)
Functional alignment between all departments and the CEOs office.
Strengthened executive routines meeting structures and reporting systems.
Increased organizational efficiency with clear performance indicators for all departments.
Enhanced confidence and capacity of the CEO to lead strategically manage operationally and delegate effectively.
Company Industry
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing / Industrial Gases / Petrochemicals
Key Skills
- Office Manager Experience
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Administrative Experience
- Google Suite
