Job Vacancy: Head, Strategy & Innovation
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
- Organize and lead internal strategy updates, retreats, and reporting routines across the organization
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
