Deputy / Director (Strategic Development)

Roles & Responsibilities

This role collaborates directly with the Deputy CEO to uphold and drive the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring alignment with its mission, vision, and long-term goals. It provides leadership across strategic planning, advancement and planning, innovation and research functions, with oversight of cross-departmental initiatives that shape the organisation’s future.

The Director engages a wide spectrum of internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, donors, sector partners, and community groups to advocate for the organisation’s interests, foster strategic partnerships, and amplify its impact. This includes spearheading fundraising efforts, expanding outreach, and positioning the organisation as a thought leader in suicide prevention.

The role demands a high level of strategic thinking, leadership, and analytical capability, with the ability to navigate complex organisational dynamics, lead through change, and respond effectively to crises. It is pivotal in shaping the organisation’s voice, influence, and innovation agenda across the sector.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Strategic Development

• Driving strategic planning in partnership with the executive team ensuring cohesive planning and execution of strategic initiatives and long-term plans for the organisation.
• Championing the development of cross-cutting organisational projects, promoting interdepartmental collaboration and innovation.
• Synthesising research and data to deliver strategic insights and high-impact recommendations that inform executive-level decision-making and organisational direction
• Overseeing strategic communications across internal and external channels, ensuring consistent messaging, timely dissemination of information, and alignment with organisational priorities.
• Playing a key role in managing crises or emergencies that may arise, including coordinating responses and communicating with stakeholders.
• Acting as a senior representative of the organisation at key external engagements, strengthening strategic relationships and advancing the organisation’s visibility and influence.

Advancement & Planning

Innovation & Research

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Strategic Planning

Analytical Capability

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Fundraising

Critical Thinking

Marketing Communications

Stakeholder Engagement

Research Skills

Advocacy

Networking

Mental Health

Crisis Communications

Business Innovation

Business Development

Strategy Planning

Strategic Partnerships