Green Growth Africa is a UNEP-accredited non-governmental organisation that is committed to raising global and multi-stakeholder support for greener and climate-resilient Africa through various programmes and initiatives. The organisation operates a multidisciplinary network of about 1,500 professionals, researchers, students, and youth from 140 countries across the globe who are committed to green growth in Africa. Headquartered in Ibadan, Nigeria; Green Growth Africa has team members in 10 countries across five continents of the world.JOB SUMMARY
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is directly responsible for developing and executing the internal operational strategies necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of Green Growth Africa. The COO will ensure the internal daily planning, implementation, management and oversight of the organisation, and reports to the Executive Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to the requirements listed below, regular workplace attendance is essential to this position and must comply with policies, procedures, and ethical conduct.
Provides day-to-day operational leadership and support to staff that mirrors the mission including planning, formulating, and achieving short- and long-term goals
Sources for grant and partnership opportunities, develops and manages partnerships and grants
Manages programme development, resourcing, implementation, and reporting including Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL)
Responsible for overseeing budgets, financial reporting, and fiscal accountability, including monitoring and improvement of financial goals
Develops, manages, executes, and improves strategic plan for the organisation and has ongoing strategic conversations and collaboration to the Executive Director with regular data and reporting
SKILLS
The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
A strong employment and volunteering history that reflects leadership, managing high-level operations, teams and community engagement.
Excellent communication (speaking, writing and presentation) skills including demonstrated professional and effective working relationships
Outstanding leadership ability, strong problem-solving skills, interpersonal and coordination skills, emotional intelligence, confidence, and executive presence for sound decisions, logical interpretations
Operates with proficiency in a variety of office equipment including an office computer, a variety of word processing, spreadsheets, analytical and data management, project management software and applications as well as some graphic and presentation programmes.
Strong skill set in prioritising, strategising, meeting deadlines and following up on assignments and roles and responsibilities with minimum supervision.
Successful candidate will be creative, visionary, proactive, highly dynamic, versatile, organised, a team builder, at home with computing, and interested in working on new challenges. The role is suited for those who are interested in the Leadership and Management career path, those who are interested in the development field, passionate about green growth, sustainability, and non-profits.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Preferred bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field which will provide knowledge of the principles, practices and administration of business and nonprofits.
Minimum of five (5) years of operations and leadership experience of full-time progressively complex and responsible related work experience directly involved with operations, business, development, finance or related areas. An NGO work-related environment is preferred.
BENEFITS
Opportunity to engage in sustainable development initiatives that are focused on green growth that contributes to various sustainable development goals
Opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives for green growth in Africa with exposure to relevant partners
Opportunity to participate in international and local conferences among other meetings, where necessary
In addition to monthly remuneration, exceptional performance will attract a project bonus.
JOB MODE AND LOCATION
The position is in-person and based in Ibadan.