Chief Of Staff (5-15 yrs)

Job Title: Chief of Staff

Reports to: ED and Chairman

Job Overview:

The Chief of Staff is responsible for assisting the ED and other senior leaders in strategic planning, project management, and day- to- day operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring alignment across the organization, streamlining communication, and driving key initiatives to completion. The CoS serves as a trusted advisor, representing leadership in various internal and external contexts.

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Support: Act as a key advisor to the ED, ensuring their time is focused on high- priority areas and the organization's strategic goals.

- Project Management: Lead or coordinate critical projects, ensuring they are aligned with organizational priorities and are completed on time and within budget.

- Cross- Department Collaboration: Facilitate communication and collaboration between different teams and departments to drive organizational alignment and efficiency.

- Executive Support: Manage key initiatives on behalf of the ED, assist with decision- making, and represent them in meetings when necessary.

- Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, ensuring clear communication and follow- through on strategic initiatives.

- Operational Efficiency: Identify opportunities to improve operational workflows and implement effective processes across the organization.

- Problem Solving: Serve as a point of escalation for issues that require senior- level attention, developing solutions in collaboration with the leadership team.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience in a senior leadership role (typically 5+ years in management, operations, or strategy).

- Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.

- Exceptional problem- solving and critical thinking abilities.

- Ability to work in a fast- paced, ever- changing environment.

- Experience in building cross- functional relationships and managing complex initiatives.

- A deep understanding of organizational operations, culture, and strategy.

Desired Attributes:

- High emotional intelligence and leadership presence.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in sensitive matters.

- Proactive, self- motivated, and capable of working independently.