CGIAR System Organization is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chief Operations Strategist to lead the development and implementation of strategies, plans, and mechanisms to strengthen and modernize all operations areas at CIP in support of the CIP2030 Strategy.The selected candidate will enable sustainable organizational growth, generate value-for-money for funders and stakeholders, safeguard organizational values and staff wellbeing, and support consistently high levels of operational excellence.This role reports to the Director General and is based in Lima, Peru.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:Developing strategic operational planning through internal and external analyses of opportunities and constraints and by developing integrated operations solutions for CIP's strategic goals.Establishing and overseeing effective and innovative operational processes across the organization to deliver value-for-money and promote CIP's strategic goals in all regions and fields of operation.Overseeing the operations departments (Finance, Grants & Legal Services and Administration) by setting organizational goals, targets, policies, and guiding team leaders in these areas.
Supporting the Director General in overseeing the daily operations of the People & Culture department.Leading the development of strategic investment and business plans for CIP to capture future demand and enable and support excellence in science and innovation and equitable partnerships for impact.Procuring, developing, and mentoring outstanding talent to fill key operations leadership roles and providing strategic advice to the Director General on the continued adaptation and renewal of operations competencies and capacities.DIRECTING and overseeing CIP's engagement with CGIAR Business Units and with other Centers, identifying areas of synergies and opportunities for shared services, while promoting CIP's strategic goals.Preparing and presenting reports on Operations to the CIP Board of Trustees and other forums within CGIAR or with funders.To be successful in this role, you will require:A Master's degree in business administration, finance, or accounting.At least 15 years of professional experience in a senior operations role in a global research or development organization or business enterprise operating in multiple countries.Solid understanding of all relevant operations areas and experience of integrated planning and delivery of operations support for organizational growth.Sound experience of financial management and metrics-based management accountability using up-to-date internationally recognized financial reporting and accounting standards.Hands-on experience leading and developing teams of operations experts across multiple countries and areas of practice.Strong experience of overseeing the development and adaptive implementation of institutional investment plans.Practical experience and up-to-date understanding of international standards of ethics and business conduct.Managing change, setting vision and strategy, inspiring trust and passion in CIP's mission, valuing honesty, integrity, and diversity, building and maintaining partnerships and relationships, selecting, coaching, and appraising staff, influencing and resolving differences across boundaries, planning and managing staff to achieve quality results, creating an environment for leading and knowledge sharing.Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.Good working proficiency of Spanish is highly desirable.Candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
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