Chief of Staff

1 hour ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Slum2School Africa Full time

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria

Work Type:
Hybrid

Reports To:
Executive Director

The Chief of Staff will serve as a strategic advisor and support system to the Executive Director and leadership team, ensuring efficient coordination, execution of strategic initiatives, and effective internal operations. The CoS is a highly strategic and analytical professional with exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills, capable of driving cross-functional initiatives, managing internal priorities, and enhancing collaboration across departments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Support & Execution
  • Serve as the Executive Director's trusted advisor and thought partner.
  • Support the planning, monitoring, and execution of organizational strategies and special projects.
  • Coordinate and track key deliverables, initiatives, and high-level decisions across departments.
  • Organizational Management
  • Lead internal strategic planning sessions and monitor progress on goals and OKRs.
  • Ensure the timely preparation of reports, proposals, board documents, and presentations.
  • Facilitate communication and alignment across teams to promote collaboration and accountability.
  • Operations & Process Optimization
  • Identify operational bottlenecks and lead efforts to improve internal workflows and productivity.
  • Support the development of SOPs, documentation, and cross-departmental communication processes.
  • Oversee execution of priorities from the Executive Director's office.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Represent the Executive Director in internal and external meetings when required.
  • Manage and follow up on key partnerships, donor relationships, and stakeholder communications.
  • Ensure timely execution and feedback on donor reports, grants, and stakeholder updates.
  • Team & Leadership Support
  • Provide guidance and support to department leads on strategic goals, execution, and timelines.
  • Monitor the performance of strategic initiatives and offer timely feedback and direction.
  • Act as a liaison between the Executive Director and senior team members to align priorities.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Management, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field (Master's degree is an added advantage).
  • 4–7 years of experience in project management, consulting, operations, or executive support, preferably in a social impact or nonprofit environment.
  • Proven experience in strategic execution, organizational development, and internal coordination.
  • Excellent leadership, planning, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Exceptional writing and presentation skills with attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Highly organized, efficient, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passionate about social impact, education, and systems change in Africa.

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