VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF HEAD, STRATEGY AND INNOVATION

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

Remuneration, Terms and Conditions: Negotiable

Method of Application:

Qualified candidates should send their applications and CV on or before 17th September, 2025 to job.vacant345@gmail.com