Chief of Staff

A full-time senior leadership role supporting the executive team of an organisation in Lagos or Abuja, Nigeria, on an onsite basis. The Chief of Staff acts as a strategic partner to the top leader, turning priorities into concrete plans, keeping cross-functional work on track, and helping leadership make well-informed decisions. The role suits an experienced, highly organised professional with strong analytical, communication and project management skills who is comfortable handling sensitive matters with discretion and working in a fast-paced setting.

What you'll do

• Translate organisational goals into actionable plans and monitor progress against targets
• Coordinate departments to keep activities aligned with leadership priorities
• Organise executive meetings, prepare reports, document decisions and track action points
• Monitor organisational performance, identify challenges and recommend solutions
• Lead strategic projects and ensure timely delivery of key initiatives
• Conduct research and provide insights to support executive decision-making

What you need

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, public administration, social sciences, economics or a related field; postgraduate or professional certification an advantage
• 5 to 10 years of managerial experience in strategy, operations, project management, consulting or executive support
• Proven ability to coordinate complex projects and drive strategic priorities
• Strong analytical, research, planning and report-writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and performance-tracking or project tools
• High integrity, sound judgement, discretion and emotional intelligence

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