WHO YOU ARE

The Chief of Staff will work directly with the CEO and provide high-level support across the organization on emerging initiatives and opportunities. You are motivated to join us at a crucial juncture in our growth when we are investing in expansion via government and donor coalition building, and generating evidence about village cash and facilitation models. You do not want to do ‘development as usual’ and care about expanding high impact work through unique modalities. You will thrive in a highly dynamic role, managing a range of responsibilities. The ideal candidate is motivated by working in a fast-paced, global impact focused environment.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• 5–7+ years of experience in executive operations, strategy, or chief of staff roles.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit or international development organizations.
• Track record of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled at synthesizing information for action.
• High emotional intelligence and discretion; trusted with sensitive information.
• Deep commitment to community-driven development and Spark’s mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief of Staff will serve as a critical partner to the CEO, ensuring strategic priorities are executed, cross-functional initiatives move forward effectively, and the leadership team operates with strong alignment. This role blends strategic insight, project management, and communication excellence to enhance organizational and executive effectiveness.

DUTIES:

• Support preparation for Board of Directors meetings: decks, notes, follow-ups
• Ensure timely and aligned communication with key external stakeholders
• Maintain an accurate calendar of leadership deliverables

DUTIES:

• Facilitate annual planning, goal setting, and OKR development
• Track organizational performance metrics and ensure alignment across teams
• Support people leadership and organizational design efforts

DUTIES:

• Draft high-level communications including donor updates, strategic announcements, and stakeholder correspondence
• Coordinate messaging across departments to ensure consistent organizational voice
• Manage quarterly all team calls and cross organization communications

Duties:

• Drive the annual and multi-year strategic planning processes and monitor performance against them
• Gather, analyze, and prioritize information for the CEO and executive team, ensuring they receive timely and relevant data to make informed decisions, especially ensuring the CEO has early visibility into wins and potential bottlenecks
• Drive execution on cross-functional initiatives, ensuring goals are met, stakeholders are informed, and potential risks are attempted to be mitigate