Chief Operating Officer at Box and Cedar

Job Description:

Strategic development and implementation

• Participate in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon broad organisation goals and objectives and make recommendations to the Board
• Direct the development and installation of procedures and controls, to promote communication and adequate information flow, and thereby solidify management control and direction of the Foundation
• Develop and establish operating policies consistent with the Foundation’s broad strategies and ensure adequate execution of stated plans

Operational Activities

• Direct internal operations to achieve budgeted results and other financial criteria
• Appraise and evaluate the results of overall operations regularly and systematically, and report results to the Board
• Work with other management staff to ensure that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing the Foundation’s operations
• Supervise the preparation of statutory reports and drive the implementation of recommendations arising from statutory reviews (e.g. audit, tax, risk etc.)
• Manage master project list and assign special projects as needed

People Management

• Direct the development and establishment of adequate and equitable personnel policies throughout the Foundation, including compensation policies and employee benefit plans
• Work with the Human Resources personnel to ensure that the interests and welfare of employees are preserved and protected
• Conduct trainings and constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars and other events designed to improve communication and assist with the effective development of other employees
• Manage and oversee team performance through performance planning, coaching and performance appraisals.

Minimum Qualification:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Finance, Economics or Business related discipline
• MBA or relevant Masters’ degree is an added advantage
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Project Management certification will also be an added advantage

Knowledge & Skills:

• Operations management
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Financial and Business management
• Knowledge of the applicable regulations
• Working knowledge of board management, ethics and reporting of social responsibility outcomes
• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Negotiation
• Relationship Management
• Leadership
• The individual must have local CSR operations experience with significant network and useful footprints on the international CSR scene.
• Demonstrable evidence of raising significant funds both locally and internationally for verifiable social causes
• Individual should not be more than 42 years old