CHIEF STRATEGY AND TRANSFORMATION OFFICER
Department: PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
Work Location: US - Atlanta, GA
Type of Post : Not Applicable
Other Possible Location : US- Washington, DC
Funding : APPROVED
Expected Travel : up to 30%
Language Requirement : English
Employee Duration : Full-Time
* Starting salaries are based on various factors, including candidate experience, education, knowledge, skills, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.
Who We Are:
As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people globally. We do this by focusing on our mission and vision, and the values of equality and excellence that guide our organization. We seek dedicated individuals who align with our mission and are passionate about making it a reality by collaborating with others, embracing learning and innovation, and delivering results.
What We Are Looking For:
At CARE, we value diversely talented people who can bring different experiences and perspectives to our organization. We know that not all applicants will have every skill and qualification. We encourage everyone who meets the minimum required qualifications to apply. Having one or more of the preferred qualifications will strengthen an application. But, even if you are earlier in your career or followed a non-traditional educational or professional path, we hope you will consider a career at CARE.
Job Title: CHIEF STRATEGY AND TRANSFORMATION OFFICER
Job Location(s): US - Atlanta, GA
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JOB SUMMARY:
CARE is reimagining its model for the next decade--integrating market-based growth into its development and humanitarian mission and positioning itself for long-term relevance in a rapidly shifting global landscape. The Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer (CSTO), reporting to the CEO, will lead that repositioning: shaping strategic direction, driving market-based growth, and building the performance systems to deliver on the FY26-FY30 Global Strategy.
The CSTO leads a portfolio spanning strategic positioning, private and market-based growth, enterprise transformation, organizational performance, and integrated planning. This executive will bring intellectual depth and transformational vision to CARE USA's long-term direction, driving commercial growth and new partnership models while building the systems needed to accelerate mission impact. The role is accountable for both strategy and execution.
The ideal candidate is an intellectually rigorous, visionary leader who brings private sector credibility and transformational thinking to a mission-driven context. This is a rare opportunity to shape the strategic future of one of the world's most recognized humanitarian organizations--bridging mission and market at a moment of deliberate reinvention. The CSTO will partner with the CEO, ELT, Regional and Country Directors, and key functional leaders internally while engaging external partners, markets, and growth opportunities.
The position will lead a globally distributed team totaling 30 staff. The CSTO sits on the CEO's Executive Leadership Team and will guide CARE toward a more digitally enabled, cost-effective, and market-oriented future, serving as a strong external voice: pitching ideas, cultivating partnerships, and opening new growth opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Transformational Vision & Strategic Positioning
* Define CARE USA's strategic position in a rapidly evolving global landscape, leading the implementation and refinement of the FY26-FY30 Global Strategy in partnership with the CEO and ELT
* Serve as chief strategic advisor to the CEO and ELT, bringing intellectual depth and analytical rigor to how CARE reads the external environment--emerging trends, sectoral shifts, geopolitical risks, and market opportunities
* Identify new pathways for growth, partnership, and competitive positioning through strategic analyses, scenario planning, and market assessments
* Translate strategic positioning into clear organizational priorities, workstreams, and metrics that drive coherence and accountability across CARE USA.
* Steward the annual and multiyear strategic planning cycle, aligning CARE's global strategy, regional plans, and U.S. operations with current market realities and external opportunity.
* Keep CARE's strategy ahead of sectoral, geopolitical, and market shifts by continuously scanning donor landscapes, partner ecosystems, and emerging trends.
Private Sector & Market-Based Growth
* Drive private sector and market-based revenue growth, integrating commercial thinking and new partnership models into the core of CARE's strategy.
* Cultivate and grow high-value external partnerships with private sector actors, investors, foundations, and other market-based partners to expand CARE's revenue base and impact reach.
* Represent CARE externally with credibility and conviction--pitching ideas, opening doors, and positioning the organization competitively in market and philanthropic forums.
* Embed innovative financing into enterprise strategy, ensuring long-term plans anticipate and leverage new resourcing pathways (e.g., blended finance, pooled mechanisms, catalytic capital).
* Align financing strategy with global and country-level planning, connecting external resource opportunities to programmatic priorities and growth targets.
* Identify and pursue strategic partnerships, alliances, and ventures that expand CARE's capabilities, revenue base, and market reach--with a focus on social enterprise and sustainable growth models.
Enterprise Transformation & Internal Agility
* Lead organizational transformation initiatives that position CARE to act on external opportunities--strengthening effectiveness, structural agility, culture, operating model, and cross-team collaboration.
* Champion enterprise-wide change management, ensuring staff engagement, communication, and adoption of new ways of working.
* Drive digital transformation in partnership with technology and operational leaders, ensuring CARE's systems support performance, data-driven decision-making, and future growth.
* Oversee cross-functional initiatives that streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve coordination between U.S.-based teams and global counterparts.
* Structure internal operations to support new financing mechanisms (e.g., multi-partner funds, outcome-based approaches) efficiently and at scale
* Champion a cultural shift toward entrepreneurial resourcing, helping teams see financing innovation as a strategic lever--not merely a fundraising tool.
Organizational Performance, Planning & Accountability
* Oversee enterprise-wide performance measurement systems, ensuring CARE tracks progress against strategic goals and impact commitments.
* Lead integrated annual planning processes, aligning budgets, resources, personnel plans, and programmatic priorities.
* Monitor organizational KPIs and dashboards, providing regular updates and insights to the CEO and Board.
* Partner with Finance, Operations, and Program teams to ensure resource allocation reflects strategic priorities and long-term financial resilience.
* Align budgeting processes with strategic choices, including upfront investments needed to unlock innovative financing and diversified revenue streams.
Required Qualifications:
* Master's degree or equivalent combination of a bachelor's degree and experience.
* At least 15 years of experience in strategy, consulting, organizational leadership, or transformation, including meaningful private sector experience that demonstrates market credibility and the ability to drive commercially oriented growth within mission-driven organizations.
* Strong external presence and representational skills, with the ability to pitch, grow partnerships, and serve as a credible voice for CARE in market, philanthropic, and public forums. Track record of building partnerships, generating revenue, and integrating commercial models into mission-driven organizations including leading multi-year strategic planning at an enterprise level.
* Demonstrated experience leading major organizational initiatives, cross functional teams, or enterprise-wide programs.
* Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
* Superb written and oral communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas and engage diverse stakeholders.
* Demonstrated success in organizational transformation, change management, and implementing new operating models.
* Ability to influence and build alignment within matrixed, global organizations.
* Skilled relationship-builder with the ability to work across disciplines, cultures, and seniority levels.
* Financial acumen, resource planning experience, and comfort working with complex budgets.
* High emotional intelligence, humility, and ability to lead with care through periods of change.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working in international?development?and?humanitarian sectors.?
* Fluency in a second major language.?
* Experience designing or leading organizational restructuring efforts.?
* Experience in social enterprise, impact investing, or other market-based approaches to development.?
* Demonstrated leadership in digital innovation and organizational transformation.?
* Demonstrated understanding of regional contexts and complex dynamics in?one?of?these?regions where CARE works.?
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Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.
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