Chief Strategy Officer

Company overview

IDEAS Ghana is a formally registered non-profit focused on improving rural communities and reducing inequality across Ghana. Its work centers on advocacy, empowerment, transformation, and well-being programs that support sustainable and inclusive development. The organization also documents innovations, carries out research to strengthen knowledge exchange, builds the capabilities of communities and institutions, and advances development initiatives while using culture and ecotourism as levers for progress.

Role overview

This remote, full-time leadership role calls for a Chief Strategy Officer to shape, guide, and implement the organization’s strategic direction. The position is responsible for building plans that support long-term growth and continuity, translating mission into measurable priorities, and helping senior leadership keep operational activity aligned with organizational goals.

Core focus areas

• Drive the organization’s strategic agenda from planning through execution.
• Lead business planning efforts and use data to support decisions.
• Coordinate strategic planning processes and ensure they remain aligned with the mission.
• Provide executive-level leadership that connects day-to-day operations with long-term objectives.
• Work with internal teams and outside partners to strengthen collaboration and explore funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong capability in business planning and strategic planning, with the ability to build and execute effective organizational strategies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability for interpreting information, spotting patterns, and supporting sound decisions.
• Solid finance knowledge to manage budgets, forecasts, and funding-related efforts.
• Demonstrated executive leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams and align them to shared goals.
• Clear communication, cooperation, and relationship-building skills for partnership development and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience in non-profit management or rural development would be a strong advantage.
• A master’s degree in Business Administration, Non-Profit Management, or a similar discipline is preferred.