Head, Strategy & Innovation at Verraki

• The Head of Strategy & Innovation at NCF will be responsible for driving enterprise-wide strategic planning, overseeing performance monitoring and learning frameworks, and spearheading digital innovation to enhance organizational impact. This role requires deep expertise in strategy execution, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate insights into actionable decisions that position NCF for long-term sustainability and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for NCF’s Corporate Strategy & Execution, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning, Digital Transformation, and IT Operations functions
• Drive enterprise-wide strategic planning and alignment of annual workplans with the NCF Strategic Action Plan
• Facilitate the communication of strategic insights across departments and leadership teams to drive execution
• Oversee institutional performance monitoring, organizational scorecards, and KPI dashboards through M&E frameworks
• Manage evaluations, after-action reviews, and organizational learning to strengthen adaptive capacity
• Lead research, foresight, and innovation initiatives to inform strategy, improve systems, and enhance delivery models
• Supervise digital transformation efforts and guide IT operations to support organizational goals and efficiency
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Director General, ensuring integration of strategy into daily operations
• Organise and lead internal strategy updates, retreats, and reporting routines across the organisation

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Strategic Management, or related fields
• Relevant certifications in Strategy Execution, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2), or Balanced Scorecard Frameworks are an advantage
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in strategy development, performance management, or organizational learning
• Demonstrated experience in driving cross-functional alignment, managing complex institutional initiatives, and facilitating learning systems
• Experience in the non-profit, environmental, or public sector will be an added advantage

Skills / Competence Requirements

• Advanced strategic planning and organizational alignment capabilities
• Results-based performance monitoring and scorecard management expertise
• Expertise in digital transformation strategy
• Strong knowledge of organizational innovation and strategic foresight
• Ability to integrate cross-functional teams for unified delivery
• Proficiency in M&E, data visualization, and performance frameworks
• Exceptional facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills