Role: Chief of Staff [Strategic Operations], Delhi
Experience: 8+ years Salary: Upto 15-20 LPA Reporting to:
CEO/Co-founder/Head of Organization Note: These are the
non-negotiable minimum requirements : Top-tier education (domestic/
international), substantial global work exposure , and prior
experience in management roles in Non profit sector.
________________________________________________ About the role:
The Chief of Staff is a critical strategic partner to the
CEO/organizational head, acting as a force multiplier across the
organization. This role demands a high level of agility,
leadership, and operational excellence to ensure seamless execution
of organizational priorities and effective collaboration across
multiple internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Planning and Executive Support Prioritization: Serve
as the strategic thought partner to the CEO, helping to prioritize
goals, manage time allocation, and ensure focus on mission-critical
initiatives. Operationalizing Strategy: Translate strategic vision
into clear, actionable, and measurable operational plans, tracking
their progress across departments. Meeting Leadership: Manage and
facilitate effective executive and leadership team meetings,
ensuring transparent agendas, documented action items, and
follow-through. 2. Cross-Functional Coordination and Organizational
Effectiveness: Information Flow: Act as the central hub for
information, ensuring alignment and clear communication between the
leadership team, functional heads, and external partners. Process
Optimization: Identify and drive improvements in organizational
structures, policies, and processes to enhance efficiency and
scalability. Special Projects: Lead and execute high-priority,
cross-functional projects and initiatives that fall outside the
purview of existing teams, ensuring timely delivery.



3. Stakeholder
Management and Representation: External Relations: Support the CEO
in managing key external relationships, including government
partners, donors, and collaborative organizations. Communication:
Develop and manage high-quality communication materials (e.g.,
reports, policy briefs, presentations) for the CEO, board, and
external audiences. Events and Thought Leadership: Support the
planning and execution of key organizational events, conferences,
and thought leadership initiatives. 4. Talent and Culture Support:
Leadership Alignment: Work with the HR and Leadership teams to
ensure organizational culture, hiring, and talent management
practices support the strategic vision. Team Development: Support
internal development and capacity-building initiatives for the
leadership team. Required Qualifications and Competencies:
Experience: Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in a
demanding role within consulting, project management, or a Chief of
Staff capacity, preferably within the development or education
sector. Education: Masters degree preferred in Management, Public
Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field. Skills: Exceptional
Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse stakeholders
(government, academia, donors). Project Management: Proven ability
to manage large-scale, complex projects simultaneously and deliver
under tight deadlines. Analytical Acumen: Familiarity with data
dashboards, KPI tracking, and organizational performance metrics.
Stakeholder Savvy: Proven track record of successfully navigating
and managing high-level government and donor relationships. Hiring
Note : Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is
first posted on July 17, 2026 on Ground Zero For any questions,
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