Executive Vice President of Operations

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Education:

Required - Bachelor’s degree in international development, nonprofit management, social work, public administration, business administration, or a related field; MBA, MPA, MSW, or advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

10+ years of progressively senior experience in international operations. Demonstrated track record of leading global programs and operations across multiple countries simultaneously. Strong background in finance, organizational leadership, people management, and business processes required. Demonstrated experience engaging national governments on policy, regulation, and child welfare system reform. Experience managing programs in child protection, care reform, family-based care, child safeguarding, and/or related technical areas required.

Position Summary:

The Executive Vice President of Operations (EVP) is the leader responsible for making CERI’s mission happen at scale across cultures, across borders, and across every function of the organization. The EVP oversees all global programs and operations. The EVP must be a strategic and collaborative leader who fosters a high-performing, mission-driven organizational culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.

The EVP serves as second-in-command, assuming the President’s full authority in their absence or unavailability.

Essential Functions and Measurable Deliverables:

Strategic Leadership and Growth Partner with the President to implement and oversee the organization’s strategic plan and long-term vision.

Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, objectives, and key results (OKRs) with defined milestones and measurable outcomes.

Lead strategic initiatives that strengthen service delivery, expand geographic reach and partnerships, and diversify funding streams.

Identify opportunities for program innovation, cross-country learning, and technology integration to advance CERI’s impact on children and families. Champion locally led development by actively building the leadership capacity of national staff and in-country partners.

The EVP must be prepared to assume the responsibilities of Acting President and provide full organizational leadership for an indefinite period in the event the President is unavailable, on extended leave, or no longer serving in the role Overseas Programs and Operations Leadership Lead technical portfolio strategy and oversight for all global operations, including oversight and support to the day-to-day operations of CERI Country office and the direct supervision of National Directors.

Lead annual strategic planning processes in partnership with the President and country leadership teams, establishing clear performance targets, accountability structures, and resource allocations across all country offices.

Develop and implement policies, processes, and systems ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements, local labor law, and child safeguarding protection standards in each country of operation.

Lead and facilitate inter-country learning and professional development opportunities to strengthen the impact of CERI programs and services.

Develop and lead Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) strategy and implementation for CERI globally, including the integration of digital tools, data systems, and evidence-based learning cycles.

Maintain and implement up-to-date personnel and financial policies and procedures in line with best practices and applicable laws and regulations in each country of operation.

Lead emergency preparedness and response in partnership with country offices as needed.

Financial and Resource Management Collaborate with the President and finance team to oversee budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting.

Oversee the financial planning and performance of international operations, including country operating budgets and all grants and contracts.

Monitor financial performance, including review of monthly reports, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Collaborate with Executive leadership on the…