Chief of Staff

Spark is seeking a Chief of Staff to partner with the CEO as they scale a proven village-led model through national government partnerships and multi-country growth. The Chief of Staff serves as a strategic partner to the CEO, ensuring strategic priorities are executed, cross-functional initiatives are effective, and the Board and external partners are engaged with care. This role blends strategic insight, project management, and communication excellence to increase organizational and executive effectiveness. The Chief of Staff ensures Spark operates with clarity, focus, and execution excellence across a globally distributed team, uplifting the future-facing work of the CEO and leadership team while enabling speed in turning strategies into actions.

About the role

The Chief of Staff will partner directly with the CEO to drive operational excellence, manage cross-functional initiatives, and enhance communication across the organization. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, project management, and exceptional interpersonal skills to ensure the CEO’s vision is executed with precision and agility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a thought partner to the CEO, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and ensuring execution across the organization.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment and collaboration among teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Manage communication between the CEO, leadership team, Board, and external partners to ensure clarity and engagement.
• Enhance organizational effectiveness by identifying bottlenecks, streamlining processes, and fostering a culture of execution excellence.
• Support the CEO in preparing for Board meetings, including agenda setting, materials development, and follow-up on action items.
• Act as a liaison for the CEO, representing their priorities and perspectives in internal and external forums.
• Uplift the work of the leadership team by ensuring strategic initiatives are prioritized and resourced effectively.
• Enable speed and agility in turning strategies into actions across a globally distributed team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Chief of Staff, strategic operations, or similar role, preferably supporting a CEO or senior executive.
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of driving operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment is a plus.
• Passion for Spark’s mission and a commitment to advancing social impact through innovative models.

Location: New York, NY, USA or remote
Posted: 29 July 2026
Closing Date: 31 August 2026