Chief of Staff

The Company is seeking a Chief of Staff to join its executive leadership team. The successful candidate will serve as a senior strategic extension of the CEO, increasing the CEO's effectiveness, leverage, and capacity. This role is pivotal in providing accountable leadership for institutional capabilities that protect, enable, and extend the organization. The Chief of Staff will lead the Office of the CEO, providing executive oversight of the CEO's strategic agenda, and will be responsible for legal and governance, enterprise operations, and global expansion exploration. The ideal candidate is a high-judgment, low-ego executive leader with a deep commitment to the organization's mission, capable of turning complexity into clarity and protecting the space for others to lead. Applicants for the Chief of Staff position at the company should have a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent senior professional experience in a related field, with a strong background in strategy, business, law, governance, public policy, or organizational leadership. The role requires significant senior leadership experience in a complex, mission-led, public-interest, or multi-stakeholder environment, and a proven track record of advising and working closely with CEOs or senior executives. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to lead across functions and disciplines, with a strong understanding of organizational risk, governance, and institutional accountability. Specific knowledge in executive governance, decision rights, and institutional systems is essential, and experience in social-impact environments, particularly in ECD, education, or related fields, is highly advantageous. The Chief of Staff will be expected to exhibit exceptional executive judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information, as well as strong communication, interpersonal skills, and a deep commitment to the organization's mission.