Chief Operating Officer

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Full time

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on forest and landscape management around the world.

We aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity through innovative research, capacity development, and stakeholder engagement.

CIFOR is a CGIAR Research Center, leading the CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA).

Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, with offices in Nairobi, Kenya; Yaounde, Cameroon.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for operational excellence in the implementation of CIFOR-ICRAF's strategic objectives.

  • Collaborate with CEO: Partner with the CEO and the senior leadership team to sharpen and drive the organizational strategy and related operational and talent management plans.
  • Ensure operational excellence and strategic redesign: Guiding the development and review of processes, systems and structures strategically for seamless integration across various functions, including HR to maintain high standards of operational performance.
  • Translate strategy into action: Convert strategic objectives into actionable steps for growth, encompassing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, talent development and operational planning.
  • Providing support and advice in the running of CIFOR-ICRAF HQ on Nairobi campus, including managing relationships with the host country and hosted institutions.
  • Risk Management: Liaise with Internal Audit and team leads to ensure risk controls are embedded in daily operations.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the organization's operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met.
  • Oversee HR and strategic workforce planning to ensure policies and practices support a thriving workplace and align with long-term organizational objectives.
  • Develop and implement business strategies in collaboration with the CEO and members of the Senior Leadership Team, including multi-year plans.
  • Ensure high-quality talent management, including recruiting, onboarding, talent development, performance management, and employee retention to build a strong, skilled team.
  • Oversee host country relations and Nairobi campus operations, ensuring compliance with national and local laws and regulations, in line with the provisions of the host country agreement.
  • Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement and optimization.
  • Guide the development and review of systems to support operational excellence in HR and units key to strategic plan implementation.
  • Oversee resource mobilization processes and plans, ensuring a continued transition to sustainable fundraising models and long-term growth.
  • Represent CIFOR-ICRAF, when needed, in forums and build partnerships needed to advance strategic objectives, including public and private donors, governments, and other key stakeholders.
Education, knowledge and experience
  • PhD degree in relevant area of study
  • Ten or more years of experience in a research or development organization
  • Five or more years of executive leadership roles, preferably in an international research or development organization setting.
  • Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve, diplomacy and personal integrity
  • Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues
  • Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics
  • Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues.


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