Job Summary

The Corporate COO will be responsible for driving the execution of strategies, managing daily operations, and reporting directly to the Group CEO. The goal of the COO is to secure the functionality of business operations to drive extensive and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures to optimize company operations.
• Oversee daily operations across multiple departments.
• Ensure alignment of operations with the company’s strategic goals and values.
• Drive operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify areas for automation, cost reductions, and productivity improvements.
• Play a key role in business expansion activities (e.g., acquisitions, investments, alliances) in collaboration with the CEO.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain risk management policies and procedures to protect company assets and reputation.
• Oversee and improve the company’s quality management and internal control systems.

Job Requirement

Education Qualification: Masters in Business Management, Marketing Management or in other related

Work Experience: A minimum of 12 (twelve) years of demonstrated work experience with at least 6 years of working as Chief Operation Officer (COO) in a well established national or multi-national firm.

• Experience of working in a holding/corporate business entity.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Able to maintain good relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong and advanced digital proficiency.
• Experience in a multinational company is highly preferred
• Fluency in Amharic and English, written and verbal is highly required.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Duty Station: Horra Corporate Group Head Quarter, Addis Ababa