As Chief of Staff for the Office of the COO at EIDU, you will drive organizational execution and strategic alignment. You will act as a bridge across various functions including Learning, Research, Finance, and Government Relations to ensure the organization meets its scaling objectives through robust program design, clear operational targets, and disciplined execution.
Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
Passion for Impact: A strong desire to use your skills for positive social change.
Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably including analytical coursework.
Experience: 5–8 years of experience in management consulting, strategy and operations, business intelligence, product or program management, or similar fields.
Contextual Knowledge: Experience working in or supporting organizations operating in low-resource or Global South contexts.
Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives.
Preferred: Entrepreneurial or startup experience.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the EIDU recruitment portal. Access the application form here: EIDU Application Portal