Job Category: Accounting & Finance,Administration,Operations,Other
Job Description
Would you like to be part of improvingthe livelihoods of more than 2 million households and capturing more than 80 million tons of CO2 in the process? We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join us in making positive impacts on communities and the environment!
The Organisation
The Global EverGreening Alliance (GEA) is an international NGO that coordinates the development and implementation of large-scale land restoration programs.
Its members include World Vision, CARE International, Oxfam, Catholic Relief Services, Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy, the World Resources Institute and The World Agroforestry Centre.
The Global Evergreening Alliance was established to create and apply long-term solutions to the global problems of land degradation and climate change. This is done through a collaborative approach with an emphasis on evergreening practices and regenerative farming that integrates trees into crop and livestock production systems of smallholder farms. In June 2022, the Alliance launched Restore Africa, the largest community-based land restoration program in Africa. More than 1,8 million hectares of degraded land will be restored through sustainable land management practices in six countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda, improving the livelihoods of more than 2 million households and capturing more than 80 million tons of CO2 in the process.
Position Summary
The Global Evergreening Alliance is seeking a highly motivated and driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide strategic leadership and management of the organisation’s core operational support functions, including finance, human resources, IT, risk management, governance, facilities, media and communications and compliance.As a member of the executive leadership team, this role supports organisational growth and resilience, by ensuring that systems, policies, and processes enable the efficient and ethical delivery of our strategic objectives to achieve our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
* Work with the CEO and senior leadership team to define, refine and implement the organisation’s strategic goals and objectives.
* Serve as a key member of leadership, contributing to overall strategic planning, decision-making, and performance management.
* Translate strategic goals into operational plans, systems and processes across relevant operational functions, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic objectives.
Operational Excellence:
* Advise on and oversee and/or manage the organisation’s operational systems, processes and infrastructure to ensure they are scalable, efficient and responsive to the needs of the organisation.
* Lead and oversee the effective operations of corporate services core functions (finance, human resources, administration, IT, facilities, media and communications, governance and risk).
* Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for tracking operational success and impact.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
* Foster a culture of collaboration and alignment, ensuring teams are working closely together.
Resource Management and Growth:
* Identify operational gaps and resource needs to ensure the organisation is prepared for growth and expansion into new regions or projects.
Financial and Budgetary Oversight:
* Monitor financial performance to ensure alignment with the strategic and operational goals.
* Oversee annual organisational budget development, financial forecasting, and resource allocation to ensure long-term sustainability.
* Ensure operational compliance with legal, regulatory, and funding requirements.
* Oversee project budgeting to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
* Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, procurement, and cost-efficiency to ensure financial systems and processes are efficient, effective, fit for purpose and support the needs of relevant internal and external parties.
Talent Development and Management:
* Lead and mentor operational teams, ensuring that leaders are equipped to manage growing teams and projects effectively.
* Champion the development of talent, fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth.
Risk Management and Compliance:
* Oversee compliance with internal and external (including relevant international) regulations, environmental standards, and policies.
* Manage operational risks, ensuring that necessary mitigation strategies are in place to address potential challenges in project work.
* Support the CEO in managing Board engagement and organisational governance.
* Maintain and evolve appropriate financial controls, risk frameworks, compliance processes and business continuity plans.
* Lead systems transformation initiatives, including CRM, project management tools, and digital operations platforms.
* Ensure organisational systems and processes scale effectively as the organisation grows.
Key Selection Criteria
* Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. degree in Business and/or Commerce).
* A minimum of two years proven success in a similar role, leading multidisciplinary teams and organisational functions (e.g. finance, HR, IT etc.)
* Strong financial literacy, with experience in successfully overseeing complex finances and budgets to maintain high levels of accountability and transparency.
* A proven track record of building, engaging and developing high performance teams in an international context. Leading with certainty and providing a role model of consistency to the organisation.
* A strong understanding of operational strategy, change management, and systems thinking.
* Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to drive change and inspire teams.
* Ability to maintain rapport to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to be both supportive and challenging as needed, but effectively cooperating for needed change.
* Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Excellent communication (both oral and written), with the ability to develop fit-for-purpose reports and internal communication strategies.
* Ability to analyse data, performance metrics, and business models to assess and quickly understand the relevant parameters, risks and challenges within a novel industry.
* Ability to identify relevant benchmarks and standards and to relate operational needs and challenges to relevant comparators.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, balancing multiple priorities and projects.
How To Apply!
Click the ‘Apply’ button to submit an application. Please include your resume and a cover letter clearly addressing the Key Selection Criteria.
Only candidates who address the selection criteria will be considered for shortlisting.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please note, you must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this role.
If you have any questions, please contact hr@evergreening.org
The Global Evergreening Alliance has zero tolerance for child abuse, discrimination, harassment, and workplace bullying. All staff, including volunteers, are required to sign an acknowledgement and adhere strictly to the organisation’s child protection, safeguarding and other policies. In addition, the successful applicant will need to provide a recent Australian Police Record Check and a current Working with Children Check card.
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