Head Of Strategy Inn....
Head Of Strategy Innovation
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19-03-2024
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Job Description
Req ID : 2640394
Job Title: Head of Strategy and Innovation Position
Level: JG3
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Department: CEO S Office
About the role The role is strategic and tactical and requires the ideal candidate to have a good mix of strategic thinking and be able to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. The incumbent will provide strategic operational and administrative support to the CEO s office as well as be the connector and conduit between senior leadership employees and key stakeholders to ensure efficient management of the organization. The ideal candidate must have a predisposition to collaboration and agility to be able to coordinate and undertake a range of often complex technical and/or highly sensitive activities including research and analysis. The role holder will also drive special business initiatives/projects that originate from the CEO s office.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with the executive team to develop iterate and pursue execution of strategic priorities towards realizing our strategic goals to 2025 and breaking this down into annual quarterly and monthly priorities.
Establish a clear rhythm of business across the organization to ensure the realization of the strategy in alignment with the organization s values; innovation collaboration excellence and valuing people.
Generate insights and analysis of the environment in which the AECF currently operates and may operate in the future to help shape the AECF offering in the market.
Lead periodic comprehensive reviews of the corporate strategy to ensure AECF can incorporate emerging trends learnings and iterate as necessary. Lead and support the executive team in aligning the communication of strategic priorities and direction to all staff and stakeholders.
Design prioritise and lead the implementation of key strategic initiatives and special projects working closely with a wide range of crossfunctional partners (Sectoral Teams HR IT Legal Partners Donors etc.)
Develop a good understanding of current business and sectoral issues and be able to provide timely advice to the CEO and executive team.
Play an active role in the development and implementation of tools and resources to improve efficiency across all AECF s processes systems programs and initiatives.
Coordinate and partner with others to drive effective cadence of functional operating meetings including EXCO Townhalls and Strategy reviews.
Work in partnership with the CEO and the CEO s Executive Assistant to be a central point of contact for the coordination of CEO activities and ensure preparation of relevant documents and briefing material.
Support the CEOs participation in internal and external meetings/events Board meetings Workshops Seminars etc. including preparing technical reports briefing materials communication speeches and other materials required by the CEO.
Leverage internal partners formally and informally to glean organizational insights acting where necessary to get ahead of issues to the CEOs attention before they rise.
Requirements
Required qualifications experience and attributes
8 years experience in strategy consulting strategy/business intelligence or international development.
Masters Degree in Business Administration or related field.
Solid experience in management consulting or strategy role in a mid to large sized organization.
Experience working in impact investing across the agribusiness and renewable energy sectors preferred.
Demonstrate a holistic perspective on overall business objectives and priorities while simultaneously diving into the details and nuances of a problem.
Advanced level of presentation and communication skills: being a clear and concise communicator with the ability to synthesize a lot of information quickly highlight the key takeaways and disseminate practical insights.
A selfstarter who can selfidentify challenges work independently investigate and package information into effective actions.
Superior ability to build collegial relationships and collaborate with senior leadership peers and staff at all levels.
Employment Type
Full Time
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