Vacancy at Welcome2Africa International for a Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Welcome2Africa International Founded upon the vision to redefine the image of Africa, Welcome2Africa International is a private sector development company committed to the positive economic growth of Africa. In addition to the consultancy services we provide for our clients, we develop and initiate a range of activities to catalyse and facilitate investment, trade and business interest into and across Africa. Currently, we have a focus and commitment to the positive development and transformation of Africa's Agribusiness sector. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below: Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Location: Abuja Overall Job Purpose

• Welcome2Africa International has been growing steadily and is now seeking to dramatically accelerate growth.
• The CEO is looking for a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process minded leader with the interest in scaling an Africa Focused organization, leading an executive management team, and developing a performance culture among a group of diverse, talented individuals.
• The COO will have bottom line responsibility for leading and managing all operational and administrative aspects of the organization.
• You will be responsible for a comprehensive array of administrative services and operations overseeing all activities pertaining to communications, information technology, human resources, recruiting and hiring, facilities management, legal affairs and other foundation operations that are required to effectively and efficiently support the organization’s programs, research and development.
• The COO must be a leader who is able to help others at Welcome2Africa International deliver measurable, cost-effective results that make the vision a reality. Importantly, the successful COO will have the skills, sensitivity, and personal confidence to tap into the power that each member of the team brings to this mission. While it is essential that the COO bring efficient and effective systems to increase the productivity of the organization, is it also critical that the team retain the creative spark that drives Welcome2Africa’s goals and mission.
• As COO you will also manage projects, as Project Manager, you will be responsible for the creation, development, implementation, staffing and management of a new initiative within the organisation.

• Coordinate the annual operations plan and budget
• Lead the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the organization
• Provide for all staff a strong day-to-day leadership presence; bridge national and regional operations and support an open-door policy among all staff
• Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
• Evaluate performance by analysing and interpreting data and metrics
• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance
• Initiate and manage HR processes this includes:
  • Recruitment
  • Coaching
  • Retaining
• Program Operational Leadership:
  • Provide effective and inspiring leadership by being actively involved in all programs and services, developing a broad and deep knowledge of all programs.
  • Identify opportunities for Welcome2Africa to leverage cross-program strengths to take advantage of new opportunities and/or to address organizational challenges.
• External Relationship Development:
  • Manage and cultivate existing relationships with funders to secure and expand recurring revenue streams. Publicly represent Welcome2Africa with the media and external constituency groups including community, governmental, and private organizations and build excitement for Welcome2Africa’s brand.

• Provide programmatic leadership and input for all strategic plan implementation processes with the Founder/CEO and staff. Coach program directors as they implement the strategic plan and transition program operations.
• Develop and implement a system for tracking and reporting on the progress of the strategic plan implementation.
• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance
• Assist CEO in fundraising ventures
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors
• Assist CEO in fundraising ventures
• Participate in expansion activities
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors
• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
• Financial Management and Oversight
• Working with the Director of Finance, manage and oversee all financial and business planning activities, including:
  • Direct and administer all financial plans
  • Oversee business policies and accounting practices
  • Review and analyze financial reports
  • Support and advise the CEO in decision making o Lead and support organizational budgeting process
  • Oversee reporting and monitoring of organizational performance metrics.
  • Provide overall financial oversight and monitoring.
  • Ensure that relevant financial data is presented to the CEO and senior management team.