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Senior Executive Assistant & Chief of Staff

70002 Gathiruini KES280000 Annually WhatJobs remove_red_eye View All

Posted 21 days ago

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Our client, a rapidly growing technology firm, is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Senior Executive Assistant & Chief of Staff to join their fully remote team. This demanding role requires a versatile professional capable of managing complex calendars, coordinating high-level meetings, preparing critical reports, and acting as a strategic liaison between executives and various departments. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, a keen understanding of business operations, and the ability to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems in a fast-paced virtual environment.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing and optimizing executive calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.
  • Preparing agendas, meeting materials, and taking minutes for key executive meetings.
  • Conducting research and compiling information for reports, presentations, and decision-making processes.
  • Serving as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, filtering communications effectively.
  • Anticipating the needs of the executives and proactively addressing them to ensure smooth operations.
  • Project managing various initiatives, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Streamlining administrative processes and implementing efficiency improvements within the executive office.
  • Drafting professional correspondence, emails, and internal communications.
  • Assisting with the preparation of budgets and expense reports.
  • Onboarding new team members by providing necessary administrative support.
  • Maintaining confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
  • Coordinating team events, offsites, and other special projects.
  • Developing and maintaining organized filing systems, both digital and physical.
  • Acting as a proxy for executives in certain communications and decisions as delegated.
  • Supporting the executive team in strategic planning and execution.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, complemented by at least 7 years of experience supporting C-level executives, ideally in a technology or fast-paced corporate setting. Proven experience in a Chief of Staff or similar strategic support role is highly advantageous. Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, project management tools) are essential. Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities, are paramount. The ability to thrive in a remote work environment, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and maintain a calm and professional demeanor under pressure is critical. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious administrative professional to play a key role in a dynamic, remote-first organization.
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Chief of Staff

Nairobi, Nairobi KES1500000 - KES4500000 Y The Children's Investment Fund Foundation

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Main purpose of the role

The Chief of Staff, Partnerships and Strategic Communications, Africa is a senior leadership role that plays a pivotal part in advancing CIFF's mission across the continent. Reporting directly to the Executive Director - Africa, the role serves as a trusted advisor, strategic operator, and driver of cross-cutting initiatives that amplify CIFF's impact.

As Chief of Staff, the role will primarily provide strategic and operational support to the Executive Director and the Africa Team for effective and smooth business operations, participating in and managing important cross-functional or special projects and tasks whilst acting as a confidante and advisor to the ED. The role will be expected to navigate through ambiguity, simplify complex matters and advise the ED on those while having a strategic lens in supporting the Africa team. The individual will play a key role in driving the execution of the Africa strategy.

As Director, Partnerships and Strategic Communications, the position shapes and leads CIFF Africa's engagement with philanthropic, governmental, regional, and multilateral partners to unlock high-value collaborations. The role strengthens CIFF Africa's visibility, influence, and thought leadership through compelling strategic communications and advocacy. It also manages a small portfolio of cross-cutting initiatives that span multiple priority areas, ensuring they are delivered with impact and aligned with CIFF's overarching goals.

Overall, this is a uniquely strategic and integrative role, combining executive leadership support with external partnership development and external communications. It demands exceptional judgment, political acumen, and the ability to navigate complexity, influence at the highest levels, and advance CIFF's mission across Africa.

Role's responsibilities

Providing direct support to the Executive Director (ED)

  • Prioritise the ED's responsibilities with a regional strategic lens to ensure that the ED is effective in her leadership of the Africa Team.
  • Prioritise, manage and steer the flow of information and insights into the ED.
  • Manage the flow of information through the ED's office in preparation for CIFF's key governance meetings including Board meetings, as required.
  • As a member of ED Office, provide up-to-date, professional advice to the ED and Africa Directors, to support the development of strategies, policies and initiatives drawing on their in-depth knowledge of the ED's priorities.
  • Act as a sounding board to the Africa Team and solve problems where possible to protect ED's time. Use judgement to devise, recommend and apply new solutions
  • Working with HR and sector teams to prepare and review internal and external communications including team takeovers, presentations, reports and updates as needed.

Strategy & Business Operations

  • Develop a plan to grow and manage CIFF's investments and strategy across key issues that cut across various priority areas, initially focusing on access to social security.
  • Drive the organization's external risk management projects and initiatives. Ensure specific risk incidents are promptly identified and managed as per protocols while ensuring relevant flow of information to right stakeholders
  • Work with Deputy ED and Lead strategic planning for the Africa team, including business plan development, preparation of board materials, and management of high-level reports and presentations.
  • Drive operational excellence by managing key processes like Portfolio Investment Committee (PIC), optimizing internal workflows, and ensuring compliance with deadlines and organizational standards across all Africa operations.
  • Serve as primary liaison within the Africa team and globally, coordinating cross-functional projects, facilitating information flow, and acting as secretariat for Africa Directors' meetings to ensure aligned decision-making and execution.

Programme development, delivery and performance

  • Work with the Deputy ED in overseeing both the development of successful investment proposals and the implementation of high impact programmes by team reports, ensuring the quality, and strategic alignment of their work to Foundation priorities and objectives.

  • Co-create Africa team proposals to ensure co-funding considerations are effectively designed in line with the wider strategic approach.

  • Support the Deputy ED and team in the conducting of regular reviews of investment proposals under development and programmes in delivery, to monitor compliance with agreed due diligence and risk management protocols, ensuring the interests and reputation of the Foundation are appropriately and proportionately protected.  Intervene to take corrective action where necessary.

Philanthropic Partners & Stakeholder management

  • Drive effective stakeholder management by leveraging intelligence on key co-funding partners, ensuring timely flow of insights and information across the Africa team.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for external engagement in line with philanthropic and partnership development objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong external networks with experts and strategic partnerships leads in other foundations, funders networks, and new donor development organisationsto expand CIFF's influence and reach.
  • Provide strategic guidance and support other directors, the ED and other directors in managing deepening high-value relationships.
  • Act as a thought leader in institutionalising best practices for partnership development within the Africa team, contributing to organisational learning and capability.
  • Shape and advance organisation-wide co-funding priorities, aligning efforts with CIFF's global objectives.
  • Identify, cultivate, and sustain relationships with key funders to unlock resources and scale CIFF's impact.
  • Coordinate and facilitate CIFF's participation in funder collaboratives, ensuring strong positioning and measurable outcomes.
  • Engage with priority governments and regional bodies (e.g., African Union, AUDA-NEPAD, WHO AFRO) in partnership with pillar leads and sector directors to strengthen collective impact.
  • Promote and develop co-funding partnerships that enable mission delivery at scale, while monitoring policy and regulatory shifts that may influence philanthropic engagement.

Strategic Communications, Internal Engagement & Profile-Building

  • Shape and deliver integrated communications strategies that strengthen CIFF Africa's visibility, reputation, and influence, aligned with partnership, advocacy, and fundraising priorities.
  • Prepare high-quality speeches, presentations, talking points, and briefings for leadership to support engagement with funders, governments, and key partners.
  • Produce strategic content for internal and external reports, governance updates, and digital platforms, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with CIFF's brand.
  • Contribute to sector thought leadership by developing PR, marketing, and advocacy materials, and by advising teams and partners on effective co-funding and positioning strategies.
  • Lead digital and media engagement, including social media strategy, monitoring impact, and maintaining strong media relationships to amplify CIFF's voice

Crisis Communications & Reputation Management

  • Design and implement a crisis communication plan for reputational challenges.
  • Monitor emerging issues and proactively prepare key messaging.
  • Manage contractors supporting crisis and reputation efforts
Requirements

Skills & Experience

  • Extensive experience in partnership development and strategic communications within Africa.

  • Strong background in executive support, project management, and stakeholder engagement.

  • Strong administrative experience, working for senior executives in a busy and complex environment; good experience as a scheduler or manager of executive time.
  • Proven ability to manage crises and deliver high-impact communication strategies.
  • Confidential and discreet with experience operating in roles that have confidentiality at their core.
  • A self-starter, with resilience, pace, and interpersonal flexibility
  • An innovative thinker with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
  • Strong influencing and collaboration skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Capacity to work in a range of cultural and socio-economic contexts, adapting style and approach appropriately and in a culturally sensitive manner to maximise effectiveness
  • Professional, sound independent judgement, strong organisational and project management skills and the ability to be flexible as priorities and needs change.
  • Approaches situations strategically, methodically and with a high degree of rigour.
  • Numerate, with a good understanding of budget processes
Benefits

CIFF operates a hybrid work policy across all locations, which means employees work in the office and some of the time from home. We are happy to provide more information on this as part of the recruitment process.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to, the following.

  • Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service to a maximum of 30 days.
  • Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Training allowance
  • Wellbeing allowance
  • Life insurance
  • Medical insurance

Please note that this position is offered on a fixed-term basis for one year.

Please submit your application on or before Monday, 29 September 2025. CIFF reserves the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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Chief of Staff, Partnerships and Strategic Communications

Nairobi, Nairobi KES70000 - KES120000 Y The Children's Investment Fund Foundation

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Main purpose of the role

The Chief of Staff, Partnerships and Strategic Communications, Africa is a senior leadership role that plays a pivotal part in advancing CIFF's mission across the continent. Reporting directly to the Executive Director - Africa, the role serves as a trusted advisor, strategic operator, and driver of cross-cutting initiatives that amplify CIFF's impact.

As Chief of Staff, the role will primarily provide strategic and operational support to the Executive Director and the Africa Team for effective and smooth business operations, participating in and managing important cross-functional or special projects and tasks whilst acting as a confidante and advisor to the ED. The role will be expected to navigate through ambiguity, simplify complex matters and advise the ED on those while having a strategic lens in supporting the Africa team. The individual will play a key role in driving the execution of the Africa strategy.

As Director, Partnerships and Strategic Communications, the position shapes and leads CIFF Africa's engagement with philanthropic, governmental, regional, and multilateral partners to unlock high-value collaborations. The role strengthens CIFF Africa's visibility, influence, and thought leadership through compelling strategic communications and advocacy. It also manages a small portfolio of cross-cutting initiatives that span multiple priority areas, ensuring they are delivered with impact and aligned with CIFF's overarching goals.

Overall, this is a uniquely strategic and integrative role, combining executive leadership support with external partnership development and external communications. It demands exceptional judgment, political acumen, and the ability to navigate complexity, influence at the highest levels, and advance CIFF's mission across Africa.

Role's responsibilities

Providing direct support to the Executive Director (ED)

  • Prioritise the ED's responsibilities with a regional strategic lens to ensure that the ED is effective in her leadership of the Africa Team.
  • Prioritise, manage and steer the flow of information and insights into the ED.
  • Manage the flow of information through the ED's office in preparation for CIFF's key governance meetings including Board meetings, as required.
  • As a member of ED Office, provide up-to-date, professional advice to the ED and Africa Directors, to support the development of strategies, policies and initiatives drawing on their in-depth knowledge of the ED's priorities.
  • Act as a sounding board to the Africa Team and solve problems where possible to protect ED's time. Use judgement to devise, recommend and apply new solutions
  • Working with HR and sector teams to prepare and review internal and external communications including team takeovers, presentations, reports and updates as needed.

Strategy & Business Operations

  • Develop a plan to grow and manage CIFF's investments and strategy across key issues that cut across various priority areas, initially focusing on access to social security.
  • Drive the organization's external risk management projects and initiatives. Ensure specific risk incidents are promptly identified and managed as per protocols while ensuring relevant flow of information to right stakeholders
  • Work with Deputy ED and Lead strategic planning for the Africa team, including business plan development, preparation of board materials, and management of high-level reports and presentations.
  • Drive operational excellence by managing key processes like Portfolio Investment Committee (PIC), optimizing internal workflows, and ensuring compliance with deadlines and organizational standards across all Africa operations.
  • Serve as primary liaison within the Africa team and globally, coordinating cross-functional projects, facilitating information flow, and acting as secretariat for Africa Directors' meetings to ensure aligned decision-making and execution.

Strategy & Business Operations

  • Develop a plan to grow and manage CIFF's investments and strategy across key issues that cut across various priority areas, initially focusing on access to social security.
  • Drive the organization's external risk management projects and initiatives. Ensure specific risk incidents are promptly identified and managed as per protocols while ensuring relevant flow of information to right stakeholders
  • Work with Deputy ED and Lead strategic planning for the Africa team, including business plan development, preparation of board materials, and management of high-level reports and presentations.
  • Drive operational excellence by managing key processes like Portfolio Investment Committee (PIC), optimizing internal workflows, and ensuring compliance with deadlines and organizational standards across all Africa operations.
  • Serve as primary liaison within the Africa team and globally, coordinating cross-functional projects, facilitating information flow, and acting as secretariat for Africa Directors' meetings to ensure aligned decision-making and execution.

Programme development, delivery and performance

  • Work with the Deputy ED in overseeing both the development of successful investment proposals and the implementation of high impact programmes by team reports, ensuring the quality, and strategic alignment of their work to Foundation priorities and objectives.

  • Co-create Africa team proposals to ensure co-funding considerations are effectively designed in line with the wider strategic approach.

  • Support the Deputy ED and team in the conducting of regular reviews of investment proposals under development and programmes in delivery, to monitor compliance with agreed due diligence and risk management protocols, ensuring the interests and reputation of the Foundation are appropriately and proportionately protected.  Intervene to take corrective action where necessary.

Philanthropic Partners & Stakeholder management

  • Drive effective stakeholder management by leveraging intelligence on key co-funding partners, ensuring timely flow of insights and information across the Africa team.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for external engagement in line with philanthropic and partnership development objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong external networks with experts and strategic partnerships leads in other foundations, funders networks, and new donor development organisationsto expand CIFF's influence and reach.
  • Provide strategic guidance and support other directors, the ED and other directors in managing deepening high-value relationships.
  • Act as a thought leader in institutionalising best practices for partnership development within the Africa team, contributing to organisational learning and capability.
  • Shape and advance organisation-wide co-funding priorities, aligning efforts with CIFF's global objectives.
  • Identify, cultivate, and sustain relationships with key funders to unlock resources and scale CIFF's impact.
  • Coordinate and facilitate CIFF's participation in funder collaboratives, ensuring strong positioning and measurable outcomes.
  • Engage with priority governments and regional bodies (e.g., African Union, AUDA-NEPAD, WHO AFRO) in partnership with pillar leads and sector directors to strengthen collective impact.
  • Promote and develop co-funding partnerships that enable mission delivery at scale, while monitoring policy and regulatory shifts that may influence philanthropic engagement.

Strategic Communications, Internal Engagement & Profile-Building

  • Shape and deliver integrated communications strategies that strengthen CIFF Africa's visibility, reputation, and influence, aligned with partnership, advocacy, and fundraising priorities.
  • Prepare high-quality speeches, presentations, talking points, and briefings for leadership to support engagement with funders, governments, and key partners.
  • Produce strategic content for internal and external reports, governance updates, and digital platforms, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with CIFF's brand.
  • Contribute to sector thought leadership by developing PR, marketing, and advocacy materials, and by advising teams and partners on effective co-funding and positioning strategies.
  • Lead digital and media engagement, including social media strategy, monitoring impact, and maintaining strong media relationships to amplify CIFF's voice

Crisis Communications & Reputation Management

  • Design and implement a crisis communication plan for reputational challenges.
  • Monitor emerging issues and proactively prepare key messaging.
  • Manage contractors supporting crisis and reputation efforts
Requirements

Skills & Experience

  • Extensive experience in partnership development and strategic communications within Africa.

  • Strong background in executive support, project management, and stakeholder engagement.

  • Strong administrative experience, working for senior executives in a busy and complex environment; good experience as a scheduler or manager of executive time.
  • Proven ability to manage crises and deliver high-impact communication strategies.
  • Confidential and discreet with experience operating in roles that have confidentiality at their core.
  • A self-starter, with resilience, pace, and interpersonal flexibility
  • An innovative thinker with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
  • Strong influencing and collaboration skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Capacity to work in a range of cultural and socio-economic contexts, adapting style and approach appropriately and in a culturally sensitive manner to maximise effectiveness
  • Professional, sound independent judgement, strong organisational and project management skills and the ability to be flexible as priorities and needs change.
  • Approaches situations strategically, methodically and with a high degree of rigour.
  • Numerate, with a good understanding of budget processes
Benefits

CIFF operates a hybrid work policy across all locations, which means employees work in the office and some of the time from home. We are happy to provide more information on this as part of the recruitment process.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to, the following.

  • Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service to a maximum of 30 days.
  • Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Training allowance
  • Wellbeing allowance
  • Life insurance
  • Medical insurance

Please note that this position is offered on a fixed-term basis for one year.

Please submit your application on or before Monday, 29 September 2025. CIFF reserves the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.

Chief of Staff, Partnerships and Strategic Communications

Nairobi, Nairobi KES100000 - KES120000 Y Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF)

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Main purpose of the role
The Chief of Staff, Partnerships and Strategic Communications, Africa is a senior leadership role that plays a pivotal part in advancing CIFF's mission across the continent. Reporting directly to the Executive Director - Africa, the role serves as a trusted advisor, strategic operator, and driver of cross-cutting initiatives that amplify CIFF's impact.

As Chief of Staff, the role will primarily provide strategic and operational support to the Executive Director and the Africa Team for effective and smooth business operations, participating in and managing important cross-functional or special projects and tasks whilst acting as a confidante and advisor to the ED. The role will be expected to navigate through ambiguity, simplify complex matters and advise the ED on those while having a strategic lens in supporting the Africa team. The individual will play a key role in driving the execution of the Africa strategy.

As Director, Partnerships and Strategic Communications, the position shapes and leads CIFF Africa's engagement with philanthropic, governmental, regional, and multilateral partners to unlock high-value collaborations. The role strengthens CIFF Africa's visibility, influence, and thought leadership through compelling strategic communications and advocacy. It also manages a small portfolio of cross-cutting initiatives that span multiple priority areas, ensuring they are delivered with impact and aligned with CIFF's overarching goals.

Overall, this is a uniquely strategic and integrative role, combining executive leadership support with external partnership development and external communications. It demands exceptional judgment, political acumen, and the ability to navigate complexity, influence at the highest levels, and advance CIFF's mission across Africa.

Role's Responsibilities
Providing direct support to the Executive Director (ED)

  • Prioritise the ED's responsibilities with a regional strategic lens to ensure that the ED is effective in her leadership of the Africa Team.
  • Prioritise, manage and steer the flow of information and insights into the ED.
  • Manage the flow of information through the ED's office in preparation for CIFF's key governance meetings including Board meetings, as required.
  • As a member of ED Office, provide up-to-date, professional advice to the ED and Africa Directors, to support the development of strategies, policies and initiatives drawing on their in-depth knowledge of the ED's priorities.
  • Act as a sounding board to the Africa Team and solve problems where possible to protect ED's time. Use judgement to devise, recommend and apply new solutions
  • Working with HR and sector teams to prepare and review internal and external communications including team takeovers, presentations, reports and updates as needed.

Strategy & Business Operations

  • Develop a plan to grow and manage CIFF's investments and strategy across key issues that cut across various priority areas, initially focusing on access to social security
  • Drive the organization's external risk management projects and initiatives. Ensure specific risk incidents are promptly identified and managed as per protocols while ensuring relevant flow of information to right stakeholders
  • Work with Deputy ED and Lead strategic planning for the Africa team, including business plan development, preparation of board materials, and management of high-level reports and presentations
  • Drive operational excellence by managing key processes like Portfolio Investment Committee (PIC), optimizing internal workflows, and ensuring compliance with deadlines and organizational standards across all Africa operations
  • Serve as primary liaison within the Africa team and globally, coordinating cross-functional projects, facilitating information flow, and acting as secretariat for Africa Directors' meetings to ensure aligned decision-making and execution

Strategy & Business Operations

  • Develop a plan to grow and manage CIFF's investments and strategy across key issues that cut across various priority areas, initially focusing on access to social security
  • Drive the organization's external risk management projects and initiatives. Ensure specific risk incidents are promptly identified and managed as per protocols while ensuring relevant flow of information to right stakeholders
  • Work with Deputy ED and Lead strategic planning for the Africa team, including business plan development, preparation of board materials, and management of high-level reports and presentations
  • Drive operational excellence by managing key processes like Portfolio Investment Committee (PIC), optimizing internal workflows, and ensuring compliance with deadlines and organizational standards across all Africa operations
  • Serve as primary liaison within the Africa team and globally, coordinating cross-functional projects, facilitating information flow, and acting as secretariat for Africa Directors' meetings to ensure aligned decision-making and execution.

Programme development, delivery and performance

  • Work with the Deputy ED in overseeing both the development of successful investment proposals and the implementation of high impact programmes by team reports, ensuring the quality, and strategic alignment of their work to Foundation priorities and objectives.
  • Co-create Africa team proposals to ensure co-funding considerations are effectively designed in line with the wider strategic approach
  • Support the Deputy ED and team in the conducting of regular reviews of investment proposals under development and programmes in delivery, to monitor compliance with agreed due diligence and risk management protocols, ensuring the interests and reputation of the Foundation are appropriately and proportionately protected. Intervene to take corrective action where necessary

Philanthropic Partners & Stakeholder management

  • Drive effective stakeholder management by leveraging intelligence on key co-funding partners, ensuring timely flow of insights and information across the Africa team
  • Proactively identify opportunities for external engagement in line with philanthropic and partnership development objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong external networks with experts and strategic partnerships leads in other foundations, funders networks, and new donor development organisationsto expand CIFF's influence and reach.
  • Provide strategic guidance and support other directors, the ED and other directors in managing deepening high-value relationships
  • Act as a thought leader in institutionalising best practices for partnership development within the Africa team, contributing to organisational learning and capability
  • Shape and advance organisation-wide co-funding priorities, aligning efforts with CIFF's global objectives
  • Identify, cultivate, and sustain relationships with key funders to unlock resources and scale CIFF's impact
  • Coordinate and facilitate CIFF's participation in funder collaboratives, ensuring strong positioning and measurable outcomes
  • Engage with priority governments and regional bodies (e.g., African Union, AUDA-NEPAD, WHO AFRO) in partnership with pillar leads and sector directors to strengthen collective impact
  • Promote and develop co-funding partnerships that enable mission delivery at scale, while monitoring policy and regulatory shifts that may influence philanthropic engagement.

Strategic Communications, Internal Engagement & Profile-Building

  • Shape and deliver integrated communications strategies that strengthen CIFF Africa's visibility, reputation, and influence, aligned with partnership, advocacy, and fundraising priorities
  • Prepare high-quality speeches, presentations, talking points, and briefings for leadership to support engagement with funders, governments, and key partners
  • Produce strategic content for internal and external reports, governance updates, and digital platforms, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with CIFF's brand
  • Contribute to sector thought leadership by developing PR, marketing, and advocacy materials, and by advising teams and partners on effective co-funding and positioning strategies
  • Lead digital and media engagement, including social media strategy, monitoring impact, and maintaining strong media relationships to amplify CIFF's voice

Crisis Communications & Reputation Management

  • Design and implement a crisis communication plan for reputational challenges.
  • Monitor emerging issues and proactively prepare key messaging.
  • Manage contractors supporting crisis and reputation efforts

Requirements
Skills & Experience

  • Extensive experience in partnership development and strategic communications within Africa
  • Strong background in executive support, project management, and stakeholder engagement
  • Strong administrative experience, working for senior executives in a busy and complex environment; good experience as a scheduler or manager of executive time
  • Proven ability to manage crises and deliver high-impact communication strategies
  • Confidential and discreet with experience operating in roles that have confidentiality at their core
  • A self-starter, with resilience, pace, and interpersonal flexibility
  • An innovative thinker with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
  • Strong influencing and collaboration skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Capacity to work in a range of cultural and socio-economic contexts, adapting style and approach appropriately and in a culturally sensitive manner to maximise effectiveness
  • Professional, sound independent judgement, strong organisational and project management skills and the ability to be flexible as priorities and needs change
  • Approaches situations strategically, methodically and with a high degree of rigour
  • Numerate, with a good understanding of budget processes

Benefits
CIFF operates a hybrid work policy across all locations, which means employees work in the office and some of the time from home. We are happy to provide more information on this as part of the recruitment process.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to, the following.

  • Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service to a maximum of 30 days
  • Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme
  • Training allowance
  • Wellbeing allowance
  • Life insurance
  • Medical insurance

Please note that this position is offered on a fixed-term basis for one year.
Please submit your application on or before
Monday, 29 September 2025.
CIFF reserves the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.

Remote Chief of Staff, Strategic Operations

40100 Kisumu KES400000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 21 days ago

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full-time
Our client, a rapidly expanding tech conglomerate, is searching for an exceptionally organized and strategically minded Remote Chief of Staff to provide high-level executive support and drive operational efficiency. This position requires a proactive individual who can seamlessly manage complex administrative tasks, optimize workflows, and act as a crucial liaison between leadership and various departments. Operating in a fully remote capacity, you will be instrumental in streamlining operations, facilitating communication, and ensuring the smooth execution of strategic initiatives across the organization. Your role will involve anticipating needs, solving problems before they arise, and ensuring that the executive team can focus on high-impact strategic priorities. The ideal candidate possesses a keen eye for detail, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, virtual environment. Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a primary point of contact and gatekeeper for the executive team, managing their schedules, communications, and priorities.
  • Oversee and manage critical administrative functions, including document preparation, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.
  • Streamline operational processes and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and productivity across the organization.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for executive meetings and strategic discussions.
  • Conduct research, gather data, and synthesize information to support decision-making processes.
  • Act as a project manager for key internal initiatives, ensuring timely completion and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between executive leadership and different departments.
  • Manage special projects as assigned by the executive team, demonstrating adaptability and initiative.
  • Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of the role.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in an administrative, operations, or Chief of Staff role, preferably supporting C-level executives.
  • Proven experience working in a fully remote setting and managing tasks effectively without direct supervision.
  • Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in project management tools, collaboration software (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Asana), and the Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain a high level of professionalism.
  • Discretion and a strong sense of integrity are paramount.
This remote position, based within the operational context of Kisumu, Kisumu, KE , offers a unique opportunity to influence strategic direction and drive organizational success from a flexible work environment.
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Operations Manager - Remote Team Leadership

00100 Abothuguchi West KES380000 Annually WhatJobs remove_red_eye View All

Posted 14 days ago

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full-time
Our client is seeking a highly organized and strategic Operations Manager to oversee and optimize their remote-first operational functions. This position is fully remote, requiring a leader adept at managing distributed teams and driving efficiency from afar. You will be responsible for developing and implementing operational strategies, managing daily operations, streamlining processes, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the business across all departments. This role demands exceptional leadership, problem-solving skills, and a strong understanding of operational best practices in a virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute strategic operational plans to achieve company goals and objectives.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity across all departments.
  • Implement and refine operational processes and procedures to enhance workflow and reduce costs.
  • Manage and lead remote teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational effectiveness.
  • Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve performance.
  • Manage resource allocation, including personnel, budget, and technology.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and company policies.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
  • Prepare regular operational reports for senior management, highlighting key metrics and insights.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among remote team members.
  • Oversee vendor relationships and contract negotiations as needed.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations Management, or a related field. An MBA is a plus.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in operations management, with a significant portion in a remote or distributed environment.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing complex operations and driving efficiency improvements.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in motivating and developing remote teams.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Proficiency in operational planning, process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), and project management.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Experience with various business management software and collaboration tools.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in budget management and resource allocation.
This remote position offers a fantastic opportunity to lead operations for a forward-thinking company, driving impactful changes from anywhere. We are looking for an experienced and innovative manager who can effectively manage and inspire a remote workforce towards shared success.
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Senior Operations Manager - Remote Team Leadership

40200 Tuwan KES185000 Annually WhatJobs remove_red_eye View All

Posted 21 days ago

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Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and visionary Senior Operations Manager to lead and scale their remote workforce. This is a fully remote position, offering the unique opportunity to drive operational excellence and manage a distributed team from anywhere. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in operations management, process optimization, and leading high-performing remote teams. You will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, developing and implementing strategic initiatives, and ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of all operational departments. This role demands exceptional leadership qualities, strong analytical skills, and the ability to foster a collaborative and productive remote work environment. You will champion innovation, streamline workflows, and drive continuous improvement across the organization. The Senior Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in achieving organizational goals, managing budgets, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities include developing operational strategies aligned with company objectives, implementing performance metrics and KPIs, and managing resource allocation. You will also be responsible for talent development within your teams, identifying training needs, and promoting professional growth. This position requires a proactive and results-oriented approach to problem-solving and a commitment to achieving measurable outcomes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the operational future of a dynamic organization and significantly impact its growth and success. The primary focus will be on driving efficiency, fostering employee engagement, and achieving strategic objectives through expert remote team leadership.

Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations management.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading and managing remote teams.
  • Extensive experience in process improvement, efficiency optimization, and change management.
  • Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, and P&L responsibility.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
  • Experience with performance management systems and KPIs.
  • Ability to analyze complex operational data and make informed decisions.
  • Skilled in conflict resolution and team motivation in a remote setting.
  • Experience in scaling operations and managing rapid growth.
  • A strong commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive remote work culture.
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Regional Operations Director, Remote Team Leadership

20200 Kapsuser KES240000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 14 days ago

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Our client is seeking a seasoned and highly motivated Regional Operations Director to oversee and lead their expanding operations across multiple locations, all managed through a remote-first strategy. This leadership role is critical for ensuring operational excellence, driving efficiency, and fostering a high-performance culture within a distributed workforce. You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust operational frameworks, managing P&L, optimizing resource allocation, and achieving key performance indicators across the region. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record in operational management, strategic planning, and team leadership, particularly within a remote or hybrid work setting. A deep understanding of business process improvement, supply chain management, and financial oversight is essential. Responsibilities include setting operational goals, monitoring performance against objectives, identifying and mitigating risks, and implementing best practices to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction. You will lead and mentor a team of remote managers and operational staff, fostering collaboration and accountability. As a remote leader, exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are paramount. You must be adept at building relationships, driving initiatives, and ensuring seamless operations from a distance. Proactive problem-solving and strategic decision-making are key. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the operational direction of a significant region and contribute to the overall growth and success of the organization, all within a flexible and dynamic remote work environment. The designated location for administrative purposes is **Kericho, Kericho, KE**, though the role is performed entirely remotely.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. MBA preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in operations management, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Proven experience leading and managing remote or geographically dispersed teams.
  • Strong understanding of P&L management, financial forecasting, and budgeting.
  • Expertise in process optimization, quality management, and operational efficiency improvements.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive results and manage complex projects.
  • Experience in implementing and managing operational KPIs.
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Director of Strategic Operations and Remote Team Leadership

40100 Abothuguchi West KES11000000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 18 days ago

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Our client is looking for a visionary and results-oriented Director of Strategic Operations to lead their expanding remote workforce. This is a critical, fully remote leadership position focused on optimizing operational efficiency, fostering a high-performance culture, and driving strategic initiatives across the organization. You will be responsible for developing and implementing operational strategies that align with business goals, ensuring seamless execution of projects, and enhancing overall productivity. Key responsibilities include overseeing key operational processes, managing cross-functional projects, developing performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a vital role in talent management within the remote setting, including recruitment strategies, onboarding processes, and employee engagement programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in operations management, strategic planning, and leadership of distributed teams. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are essential, along with exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities. Experience with project management methodologies and a deep understanding of remote work best practices are required. A Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, with a minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience, is necessary. Experience in scaling operations within a remote-first or hybrid environment is highly advantageous. If you are a dynamic leader passionate about building efficient, engaged, and high-performing remote teams and driving strategic growth, we invite you to apply for this impactful role. This is a unique opportunity to shape the operational future of a forward-thinking organization from a remote setting.
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Senior Customer Service & Support Lead - Remote Team Management

10200 Meru , Eastern KES370000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 13 days ago

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Our client is seeking an experienced and empathetic Senior Customer Service & Support Lead to manage and inspire their remote customer support team. This is a fully remote position where you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer experiences, and driving continuous improvement in service delivery. You will lead a team of support agents, providing coaching, training, and performance management to foster a positive and productive work environment.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in customer service management, with extensive experience in handling complex customer issues, resolving complaints, and implementing service excellence initiatives. You will be proficient in utilizing CRM systems, ticketing software, and other customer support tools. This role requires strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills. You will analyze customer feedback and support metrics to identify areas for improvement, develop training materials, and ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs). Your goal will be to elevate the customer support function and build lasting customer loyalty.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead, coach, and mentor a remote team of customer service representatives.
  • Oversee daily support operations, ensuring timely and effective resolution of customer inquiries.
  • Develop and implement customer service policies and procedures.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as response time, resolution rate, and customer satisfaction.
  • Analyze customer feedback and support data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Develop and deliver training programs for new hires and ongoing staff development.
  • Handle escalated customer issues and complaints with professionalism and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with other departments to resolve complex customer problems.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of customer service processes and tools.
  • Foster a positive and customer-centric team culture.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in customer service or support, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
  • Proven experience managing remote or distributed teams.
  • Proficiency with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Zendesk) and helpdesk ticketing systems.
  • Strong understanding of customer service principles and best practices.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Analytical skills to interpret data and drive improvements.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
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