Chief Operations Officer at African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA)

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Denition, Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting implementing, reviewing and iterating key strategic initiatives, including internal organizational initiatives, as well as external policy and/or market-based objectives.
• The position will support the organisation in not only executing on its strategic objectives, but also in facilitating and monitoring implementation through continuous engagement with colleagues. As and when required, the individual will also lead on strategy development.

Performance Management and Change Management Initiatives

• Working with the CEO, s/he will help establish and institutionalise a world-class performance-driven culture in line with AVPA’s core values and vision. This will include deploying an annual performance management cycle at both the corporate and individual levels to ensure the proactive denition of goals, budgets, KPIs and performance tracking processes.

Implementing Key Human Resources and Administrative Processes

• Working with the CEO and the Regional Directors, the COO will ensure eective talent management within the organisation. The role is expected to establish an eective HR unit, including the implementation of relevant sta administration processes for eective cost management, standards’ optimisation, career growth and internal cohesion.

Ensure AVPA Aligns with all key Governance and Compliance Obligations

• Working with the CEO, management and board of the AVPA, the COO will lead on policies and processes that ensure AVPA complies with its operational and governance frameworks, as well as its regulatory obligations in the various regions in which the organisation operates.

Work Experience

• At least 10 to 15 years full-time, paid experience in a senior leadership capacity that has provided experience and a track record in the areas outlined above.
• Such experience should have been with an organisation or organisations reputed for a professional culture and alignment with global best practices.

Qualications and Skills:

• Proven experience in senior leadership roles, preferably as a COO or similar position.
• Strong knowledge of business operations, nancial management, and strategic planning.
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to manage diverse teams.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence and manage change eectively.
• Experience in scaling operations and driving organizational growth.