Position Overview:
- The Chief Operations Officer (COO) will be responsible for
hands-on leadership of all day-to-day operations of the Conservancy.
- The COO provides internal management, coordination, and
visioning to ensure that the conservancy consistently runs efficiently and
the required systems, processes, and people are in place.
- He will be in charge of the business analyst and part of the
operations room.
Key responsibilities
- In collaboration with other function heads, translate the
organisation’s strategy into a clear operational plan and budget that
ensures all goals are fully met on time and that resources are effectively
managed and optimised.
- Collaborating with other function heads, develop mechanisms
and manage tools to continuously monitor organisational performance,
ensuring service quality, speed, and resource efficiency consistently meet
and exceed established targets..
- Oversee effective management of Shared Services and Human
Capital departments for effective acquisition and utilisation of resources
and employee well-being.
- Provide inspirational leadership to the operations team,
fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous
improvement.
- Develop, implement, and track adherence to policies,
processes, and systems required to effectively manage the conservancy
while recording impact of day to day operations on goal achievement,
productivity, and the environment .
- Serve as a key resource to other departmental heads and their
teams in providing guidance on all aspects relating to OPC’s operations
and policies to ensure effective collaboration across teams and
integration of departmental activities.
- Prepare and present monthly and periodic reports on the
organisation’s performance against set goals, including weekly incidence
reports, monthly management reports, board reports, and any other reports
required.
- Facilitate adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements
as laid out by sectoral and governmental regulators.
- Build a strong network of allies in the local and national
governments, regulatory bodies, neighbouring communities, and other
players, as well as in the sector.
- Lead the drive for sustainability practices within the
organisation as well as with partners, colleagues, neighbouring
communities, and organisations.
- Champion innovation and change in operations management by
identifying emerging trends and challenges as well as the most effective
methods.
Key result areas
- Maintaining and directing smooth daily operations management
through clear policies and robust processes and systems.
- Monitoring and measuring organisational performance against
set goals.
- Facilitating effective cross-functional collaboration in order
to optimise resources and facilitate effective working.
- Ensuring continuous improvement and effective problem solving
across the organisation through the collection and analysis of performance
data
- Ensuring compliance to all legal and regulatory requirements
- Growing and maintaining strong relationships with critical
stakeholders
Qualification:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or a
related discipline.
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with 5 years in
senior management.
- A background in engineering related field will be an added
advantage.
Key skills and qualities:
- The ability to lead the development and execution of long-term
organisational strategies and plans.
- Strong social skills and ability to develop strong
relationships with different stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in project management, budgeting, and
financial management.
- Proficient in the use of technology platforms to support
performance tracking and measurement.
- Proven management and leadership skills, including experience
managing large multidisciplinary teams, overseeing large and complex
projects, and guiding strategic initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven
experience in management reporting.
- A genuine passion for conservation and a deep commitment to
the Conservancy’s mission.
- Capable of working as part of a collaborative team and
maintaining positive working relationships with staff and other
stakeholders.
How To Apply
Interested and qualifying candidates should complete
the online application and submit their CV and application letter only to jobs@olpejetaconservancy.org with the words “Chief Operations Officer” on
the email subject line so as to reach us no later than 12th July, 2024.
