UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Strategy Officer / Manager

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Requirements:

• BSc/BA/MBA in Business or relevant discipline required.
• Additional professional qualifications or certifications a plus.
• Significant work experience as Strategist, Management Consultant, or another relevant role.
• Proven experience in project management of large multi-phase projects.
• Strong working knowledge of business management best practices.
• Solid knowledge of data analysis and research techniques.
• Familiarity with common business software, project management programs, and IT systems.
• Able to develop and present detailed, actionable proposals and plans.
• Impeccable organizational skills.
• Aptitude for analytical and creative thinking.
• Excellent listening skills with an ability to communicate with professionals in various disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate short-term or long-term projects, addressing a range of issues and needs.
• Collaborate with management or other volunteers to action respective goals and requirements.
• Utilize both traditional and modern assessment tools, such as interviews, surveys, evaluations, strategic frameworks, etc.
• Understand situational interpretations and analyze data to identify and understand challenges.
• Draft discussion papers, present and explain findings to the Executive Committee and Advisory Board.
• Provide advice or suggestions for improvements that meet our objectives.
• Formulate plans for implementation of recommendations.
• Negotiate and overcome objections from stakeholders and various levels of management.
• Suggest and resource training needed to meet challenges that may arise.