Slum2School Africa is a volunteer-driven developmental organization that provides education and psychosocial support to disadvantaged children across Africa. We leverage innovation, data, storytelling, and community-driven strategies to enable access to quality education, leadership development, and systemic impact.
Position Summary
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 Chief of Staff 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 3+ 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.
How to apply: https://slum2school.org/chief-of-staff/
Job Type: Full-time
