Ikore, meaning “harvest” in Yoruba language, is an international development organization, proffering innovative solutions to drive sustainable social and enterprise development.
Our vision is to contribute to a prosperous world that creates opportunity for a better life for all, especially the poor and vulnerable.
Our Mission is to facilitate market inclusion for improved productivity and a bumper harvest through capacity building, business model/strategy advisory, market linkages, social enterprises and research.
Ikore’s view of the world is one of a complex system with inter-dependencies. And as such, we work with the private, public sector and other non-state actors to address barriers to access, achieving scale, efficiency and innovation to agribusiness and other sectors. Whatever we do, we always aim to create a win-win situation for all actors, extending the access frontiers at every opportunityAbout the Role:
We are looking for a sharp-minded, execution-focused professional to serve as our Strategy & Project Execution Lead. This role is ideal for someone with top-tier consulting experience, who thrives on solving complex problems and ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently, effectively, and on time.
The successful candidate will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to translate strategy into action, manage day-to-day project delivery, and ensure smooth coordination with all internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the execution of key strategic and operational projects across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Solve high-stakes problems across technical, operational, and stakeholder dimensions — providing structure, clarity, and timely decisions.
Develop and manage detailed workplans, timelines, and implementation schedules for projects.
Coordinate effectively with internal departments, partners, field teams, and consultants to ensure seamless delivery of project objectives.
Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, or inefficiencies and design corrective actions.
Track project milestones, deliverables, and budgets; ensure proper documentation and reporting.
Ensure high standards of communication, including drafting internal briefs, strategy documents, progress reports, and stakeholder updates.
Support the leadership team with real-time insights to inform decision-making and drive organizational performance.
Qualifications & Requirements:
A first degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or any analytical/technical field. A relevant master’s degree or professional certification is a plus.
8–15 years of progressive experience in a project execution, operations, or strategy role — preferably with exposure to a Big Four consulting environment or similar high-performance organization.
Demonstrated track record of leading complex projects to completion — on time, within scope, and on budget.
Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills; must be comfortable working with ambiguity and turning chaos into clarity.
Strong project management discipline — able to create structure, drive timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with excellent command of English.
High emotional intelligence and the ability to manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Highly organized, execution-focused, and capable of delivering results under pressure.
