Chief Operating Officer

• Work with the Executive Director to implement NEF’s strategic priorities and organisational development goals.
• Build strong systems, processes and performance management across the organisation.
• Maintain high standards of governance, compliance, risk management and accountability.
• Lead continuous improvement and digital transformation.
• Contribute to strategic planning, organisational development and leadership-team decision-making.
• Translate organisational priorities into operational plans, objectives and performance indicators.
• Oversee finance, grantmaking, donor mobilisation support, human resources, payroll, information technology, data management and administration.
• Ensure operational systems and resources support collaborative initiatives.
• Develop, review and improve internal policies, procedures and operational frameworks.
• Ensure sound financial management, internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Support budgeting, financial planning and resource allocation.
• Oversee organisational audits.
• Lead organisational risk management and business continuity planning.
• Monitor and mitigate operational, financial, legal and reputational risks.
• Provide operational reporting and analysis to the Executive Director and Board.
• Ensure compliance with Belgian AISBL regulations and oversee compliance for Balkan branch operations.
• Lead, mentor and develop core-team members.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative organisational culture.
• Build relationships with auditors, legal advisers, service providers, funders, partners and relevant authorities.
• Represent NEF on operational, compliance and organisational matters.
• Travel occasionally to Balkan branches and other external meetings.

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