Chief Operating Officer
Kleos Advisory is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and guidance they need to build innovative businesses and become entrepreneurial change agents. We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer who is passionate about helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of the institutional environment and thrive in African markets.
Interested candidates who meet the requirements below should email their CV and cover letter to recruitment.kleosafrica@gmail.
Responsibilities:
1. Program & Enterprise Development
- Oversee incubation and enterprise development programs, managing participant feedback and engagement.
- Ensure smooth execution of training sessions, clinics, and workshops.
- Manage community engagement and program communications.
2. Digital Marketing & Content Execution
- Execute digital marketing campaigns for Kleos Advisory and its clients.
- Oversee social media content creation, scheduling, and analytics.
- Manage content marketing initiatives, including blogs, newsletters, and engagement strategies.
3. Business Planning & Strategy
- Create business plans for Kleos and its clients.
- Develop and refine strategic plans to drive business growth and optimize operations.
- Assist with project planning and execution across Kleos initiatives.
4. External Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with consultants, clients, and strategic partners.
- Ensure smooth collaboration and alignment with external stakeholders.
- Identify and leverage opportunities for partnerships and business development.
Skills & Qualifications:
✅ Proven experience in operations management (preferably in consulting, training, or digital business).
- Strong track record of overseeing and optimizing business operations for efficiency and scalability.
- Ability to implement and refine processes that improve productivity and overall business performance.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
✅ Strong digital marketing and content strategy expertise.
- Proficiency in developing and executing multi-channel digital marketing campaigns.
- Deep understanding of audience engagement, SEO, paid advertising, and analytics.
- Ability to create high-impact content strategies that drive brand visibility and lead generation.
✅ Experience in enterprise development, incubation, or program management.
- Skilled in designing and executing incubation and capacity-building programs for entrepreneurs.
- Expertise in tracking program impact, gathering participant feedback, and refining curricula.
- Familiarity with grant-funded projects and entrepreneurship development ecosystems.
✅ Excellent organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to juggle multiple deadlines while ensuring high-quality execution across initiatives.
- Strong leadership in coordinating teams, freelancers, and external partners.
- Proven ability to anticipate operational challenges and proactively develop solutions.
✅ Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
- Skilled in translating high-level vision into actionable plans that drive measurable results.
- Data-driven decision-maker with a keen eye for identifying growth opportunities.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where agility and innovation are key.
✅ Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to cultivate and maintain partnerships with clients, consultants, and key industry players.
- Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and ensuring alignment between stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to represent Kleos Advisory in high-level discussions.