Chief of Staff, Office of the COO at EIDU

What you will do:


Program & Delivery Design:
Coordinate cross-functional design and review processes to ensure alignment across Learning, Research, Country, Finance, Government Relations, and Fundraising
Ensure that insights from research, implementation experience, and stakeholder feedback are integrated into program refinements
Collaborate with Learning and Data to ensure program design choices are reflected in measurable indicators and operational targets
Support standardization of delivery approaches across countries while maintaining contextual flexibility
Organizational Execution and Decision Processes
Facilitate cross-functional review and refinement of EIDU's core organisational metrics and operational targets, in collaboration with Learning, Data, and Strategy.
Define clear decision "triggers" that connect performance indicators to strategic and operational actions and escalation pathways
Strengthen how data is used across countries and functions to improve focus, efficiency, and execution discipline at scale
Organizational planning
Lead cross-functional alignment on annual goals and quarterly planning cycles
Ensure operational targets and key metrics are embedded within planning and review processes
Develop content and agendas for senior leadership meetings, ensuring data and progress against targets inform strategic prioritisation
Align staffing and funding plans with organizational goals and priorities in collaboration with People and Finance
Strategic initiatives & organizational priorities
Drive or support high-priority cross-cutting initiatives identified by the COO, such as risk management, strategic procurement, cross-country coordination, or expansion efforts.
Provide structured analytical and execution support to senior leaders on time-bound strategic priorities


What you should bring:


The desire to use your skills to bring about positive social change.


Education:


Bachelor's degree, preferably including analytical coursework


Experience:


5 - 8 years of experience in roles such as management consulting, strategy and operations, business intelligence, product or program management, or similar fields
Working in or supporting organizations operating in low-resource or Global South contexts
Influencing senior stakeholders and driving cross-functional initiatives
Entrepreneurial / startup experience preferred