Chief Operating Officer

The One Earth Future (OEF) Foundation is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization founded in 2007 in Colorado, USA by a business entrepreneur. We began operations in 2008 with a vision of developing effective, multi-stakeholder systems of governance to achieve a world beyond war - hence our tagline, "Peace Through Governance."

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be part of a growing senior management team. One Earth Future is a well-funded and rapidly growing operating foundation, focusing on eliminating conflict through better global governance structures.

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 will be responsible for organizing, operating, and staffing all operations except those reporting to the CEO. In conjunction with the Founder, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the annual budget agreed with the CEO, and for ensuring that OEF's nonprofit services and funding are in compliance with all national, state, and city regulations, certifications, and licensing requirements. The COO will facilitate and collaborate with the senior management team to plan, organize, and implement OEF operational and administrative functions in accordance with standards set by the Founder.
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the creation, development, implementation, staffing and management of a new initiative within the foundation.

Resposibilities / Potential for Impact

Operations/Administrative

• Responsible for effective implementation of all operational and administrative aspects of the organization.
• Ensure that all activities operate consistent within the mission and values of OEF
• Oversee information technology - ensure the ongoing maintenance and updating of information systems and infrastructure, including hardware, software, and applications.
• Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with the senior management team to improve administrative procedures and operational services.
• In collaboration with CEO, plan and coordinate financial and business planning, and execute the annual budget process as relevant to all operational and administrative aspects of the organization.
• Provide analytical support to OEF's senior management team including development of internal management reporting capabilities.
• Oversee risk management, regulatory oversight, and legal activities: letters of agreement, contracts, leases, and other legal documents, business insurance and agreements.
• Implement change management processes based on organizational performance metrics established by R&D.
• Support the senior management team in in execution of their goals.
• Oversee preparation of and submit an annual operating budget to the CEO for review and approval, manage effectively within this budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.
• Oversee the management of human resources including recruiting and hiring, benefits administration, performance evaluations, policies and procedures and other related responsibilities.
• Provides organizational administration of staff and company systems to enable the CEO and the senior management team to effectively carry out their jobs.
• Promote regular and ongoing opportunities for staff to give feedback and suggestions on operations.
• Develop meeting agendas and project plans as needed.

Project Management

• Develop a strategic plan, in collaboration with the CEO, to identify and create a small new initiative, develop a project timeline, research requirements, and specific goals, consistent with OEF's mission.
• Develop budgets and staffing plans, and hire and manage small staff (1-2 people) to execute the initiative.

Qualifications

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Competences

This role requires a significant level of operational management, implementation and research experience. Specific requirements include:

• MBA or Masters in Public Administration, Management, Organizational Development or other relevant disciplines.
• Experience in a field related to a new and/or existing OEF initiative/program helpful.
• At least 10 years of corporate multi-national professional experience overall, with a minimum of five years of senior-leadership experience supervising a rapidly growing staff, operating multiple projects across a broad geography or multi-national area. Non-profit experience is not essential.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and managing operational reporting, tracking, and evaluation systems. Ability to show specific examples.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and managing a broad scope project or program within an organization or small business, and achieving positive results and measurable goals.
• Detail and performance oriented with a proven ability to manage operations and oversee financial aspects in an organization with multi-million dollar budgets.
• Excellent communication skills. Strong networker, executive coach, relationship builder and communicator with experience collaborating with diverse work teams, developing and maintaining an organization-wide strategy for program excellence.
• Demonstrates integrity, strives for excellence in her/his work, and has experience of leading and inspiring others to new levels of effectiveness and operational impact.
• A results-oriented person passionate about making a real impact and change in the world, and naturally driven by that pursuit.
• Superb organization, time and project management skills.
• Strong initiator and entrepreneurial thinker.
• Superb oral and written communication skills in English - A secondary language is a strong plus.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Commitment to OEF's vision.

To Apply

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