Head, Strategy and Innovation at the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) is the premier Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) dedicated to nature conservation and sustainable development in Nigeria. Established in 1980, the Foundation was registered in 1982 as a Charitable Trust under the Land (Perpetual Succession) Act of 1961 - a policy that was replaced by the Company and Allied Matters Act of 1990. Founded by late Chief S. L. Edu, NCF has its patron as the President and Commander- In-Chief of the Armed Force of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Strategy and Innovation

Locations: Lagos

Job Description

• 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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Strategic Management, or related fields
• 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
• 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

Skills / Competence Requirements:

• Advanced strategic planning and organizational alignment capabilities
• Results-based performance monitoring and scorecard management expertise
• 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
• Expertise in digital transformation strategy
• Strong knowledge of organizational innovation and strategic foresight

Remuneration, Terms and Conditions
Negotiable

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline 17th September, 2025.