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
