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A Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) in a non-profit, especially with a focus on business development, Strategic partnership management, and innovative financing, is a transformative executive who ensures the organization's mission is pursued with maximum impact, efficiency, and financial sustainability.

Company

Tiko inspires futures where girls and young women take charge of their sexual and reproductive choices, with the freedom to shape their lives. Founded in 2014, Tiko is an African nonprofit organisation that enhances the potential and fosters the resilience of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Sub-Saharan Africa by addressing the critical “Triple Threat”: unintended pregnancy, HIV, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Tiko has developed its own unique girl-centric technology platform to unite an ecosystem of existing, established partners to provide an environment enabling girls to choose when, where and how they meet their health and wellbeing needs. Leveraging this technology-enabled, community-driven approach, Tiko collaborates with national and subnational health systems to drive sustainable, transformative change. Tiko operates in seven countries including Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Zambia and Nigeria.

Globally, our team consists of +240 enthusiastic colleagues. Whether you are working from our biggest office in Nairobi, the fast-growing office in South Africa, or from home, our people are young, and our culture is global and dynamic. Our work environment is fast-paced, informal, and friendly. You can learn more about what being part of Tiko is like here.

We welcome applicants based within the time zones of our offices (UTC+0 to UTC+3)

The Job

We are seeking an inspiring and visionary Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to develop and drive the organization's long-term strategic vision, growth, and sustainable impact. This role is the architect of growth, focusing on translating the mission into measurable, scalable results by diversifying revenue streams, forging high-impact strategic alliances, and pioneering innovative financing models that unlock new resources for the organization's delivery of impact. In this pivotal role, you will guide the organisation towards sustainable impact and innovation, ensuring that Tiko stays ahead of the curve while remaining deeply connected to its purpose and people.
The CSO will oversee three core, integrated pillars: Strategy & Planning, Innovative Financing & Business Development, and Strategic Partnership Management.

Key responsibilities:

Strategy Leadership

• Lead the implementation of Tiko’s 5 year strategic plan, setting a clear direction and ensuring measurable progress across departments and markets
• Actively safeguard, nurture, and evolve the strategy to ensure sustained impact
• Balance short-term needs with long-term vision, enforcing strategic cohesion within the organisation and proactively champion necessary strategic adjustments and transformation initiatives.
  
  

Innovative Financing & Business Development

• Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive business development strategy, with a focus on generating non-traditional, sustainable revenue for Tiko.
• Oversee a team of business development specialists who are in charge of implementing the business development strategy, produce concepts and proposals
• Strengthen and maintain trusted relationships with new and existing donors and funding partners.
• Develop, launch, and manage innovative financing instruments — including government co-financing, outcomes-based programmes, and other new models - to attract and sustain funding for Tiko’s growth
  
  

Strategic Partnership Management

• Develop and lead an organisation-wide strategy for identifying, vetting, and managing high-value, mutually beneficial relationships with strategic partners
• Lead the negotiation and design of complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships that bring new resources, technical expertise, and access to additional beneficiary populations.
  
  

About you
You are part of the C-Suite: C-Suite membership demands moving beyond departmental silos to make integrated decisions that serve the organization's holistic health. As the Strategy Steward within the C-Suite, your specific mandate is to provide the "North Star" for the collective leadership team. You challenge short-term biases, inject long-range thinking into all major decisions, and ensure that today's operational excellence builds toward tomorrow's impact.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading organisational strategy development and execution at executive level within complex, multi-country organisations.
• Extensive background in New Business Development (NBD), including concept creation, proposal development, and donor relationship management.
• Demonstrated success in innovative financing, such as government co-financing, outcomes-based programmes, blended finance, or other sustainable funding mechanisms.
• Strong record of building and managing strategic partnerships, including complex, multi-stakeholder collaborations at global and regional levels.
• Proven ability to translate strategic vision into measurable growth and impact, ensuring long-term organisational sustainability.
• Experience in diversifying revenue streams and developing new funding models that enhance financial resilience.
• Deep understanding of market intelligence and how to apply insights to drive strategic positioning, growth, and resource mobilisation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Skilled in developing and empowering teams, fostering inclusion, accountability, and collaboration.
• Highly organised, analytical, and capable of balancing long-term strategic thinking with disciplined execution.
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

The gross salary range per month for this position is:

South Africa: R132,666 - R198,999

Kenya: Ksh1,091,693 - Ksh1,637,539

Ethiopia: €8,111 - €12,167

Nigeria: ₦12,114,693 - ₦18,172,039

Uganda: UGX32,714,953 - UGX49,072,429

Your final salary will be determined based on your experience and alignment with your future colleagues.

In addition to your monthly salary, we offer you:

• Benefits and allowances tailored to your location.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid options where applicable.
• A personal development budget of €500 per year to invest in your professional growth - whether through training, certifications, or career advancement opportunities.
• 5 days of wellness leave to recharge and prioritise your wellbeing.
• All public holidays observed in your region.
• Maternity and parental leave in accordance with your local regulations.
• Unlimited holidays — as long as you coordinate with your team, you’re good to go!
• The opportunity to shape a growing, impactful product and leave your mark on how we work.
• A culture built on trust - we believe you’ll do your best without the need for unnecessary rules or micromanagement.
  
  

The Details

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply now! Want more information? Check out our website or contact our Global Recruiter. We only accept applications through the apply links, not by email.

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Tiko prioritizes integrity in our workplace and respects your privacy.

Tiko is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour by its employees at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This is why we will do reference and background screening checks on successful candidates before hiring. Tiko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. As part of this scheme, we will request information from your previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during your employment, or incidents under investigation when you left employment. By applying for this position, you confirm you have read and understood these recruitment procedures.

We value your privacy and understand the importance of safeguarding your personal data. We invite you to review our privacy notice for the recruitment process to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. Click Tiko - Privacy notice for the recruitment process 2025.pdf to view the document. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our privacy notice.