Chief of Staff
About the role
An international non-profit organization focused on community-led development and youth leadership seeks an experienced, mission-driven executive to serve as Chief Of Staff. This is an executive leadership role with delegated authority, functioning as the primary deputy and second-in-command to the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Of Staff leads the organization's internal management and directs the executive leadership team, enabling the CEO to focus on strategic vision, fundraising, partnership development, and Board governance. The role oversees organizational performance, annual planning, operational alignment, and capacity building across multi-country operations.
Employment Type: Full time, exempt. Location: United States (Remote, with availability during working hours across Africa) or a regional country office, with regular international travel to program offices. Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Direct reports include: Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Program Officer, Director of People and Culture, and two Regional Directors.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the CEO's deputy and operational thought partner, exercising delegated authority to manage internal operations and acting on the CEO's behalf during travel or absence.
- Maintain organizational clarity and leadership discipline to support executive focus on vision, relationships, resource development, and governance.
- Prepare and deliver consolidated weekly executive briefings covering operations, finance, programs, development, human resources, and risk.