Chief Operating Officer (COO) at TA Connect (All State's)
Technical Advice Connect LTD/GTE (TAConnect) is a non-profit organization registered in 2021 and based in Nigeria to bring innovative solutions to the provision of Technical Assistance (TA) services across Africa.
- TAConnect was established by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to deliver tailored and cohesive support for states in Nigeria by streng.
About
TAConnect seeks to strengthen its executive leadership structure by engaging a Chief Operating Officer (COO).
The COO will serve as the Executive Director’s deputy, ensuring alignment of finance, operations, technical delivery, learning, and business development toward organizational excellence and donor compliance.
- The COO will provide strategic and operational leadership across core functions of the organization, ensure strong coordination and accountability across finance, administration, programs, research, and business development, drive organizational growth, sustainability, and efficiency in alignment with donor requirements, and serve as a bridge between executive leadership and operational teams to ensure smooth delivery of results.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Strategic Leadership & Governance
Serve as deputy to the ED, providing high-level decision-making support.
- Translate organizational strategy into annual operational plans across all units.
- Ensure alignment of finance, technical, MERL, and BD strategies with overall organizational goals.
- Support Board reporting and governance functions.
Resource Mobilization & Growth
Provide leadership in diversifying funding sources and strengthening sustainability.
- Align BD strategies with organizational strengths, technical capacity, and donor priorities.
- Leverage MERL evidence and subaward performance data to strengthen proposals and donor relations.
People & Culture
- Provide strategic direction on HR and organizational development, in collaboration with DFAO.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion, and staff well-being.
- Mentor senior managers and support succession planning.
Job Qualifications
Advanced degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Health, Finance, or related field.
Minimum 12 years progressive leadership experience, with at least 5 years in senior management in NGOs, donor-funded programs, or international development.
Strong knowledge of donor regulations (USAID/DoS, Gates Foundation, FCDO, etc.) and Nigerian regulatory environment.
- Proven expertise in organizational leadership across finance, programs, MERL, subawards, and business development.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and drive institutional growth.
- Fluent in English, Hausa, (written and oral communication) and any other local language.
- Willingness to travel throughout Nigeria as necessary.
Deadline: 15 Jan 2025
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply by sending their updated Resume, and their Cover Letter detailing their interest in the position to:
using the Job Title” as the subject.
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