QSSR-COS-CHIEF OF STAFF

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief of Staff will serve as a critical link between the executive team and other stakeholders, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence within Vanguard Economics. This role requires a deep understanding of the African business landscape and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics.

JOB DETAILS

Strategic Advisory:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership, offering actionable insights on market trends, industry innovations, and emerging opportunities in Africa and globally.
• Provide strategic input into business plans and corporate decisions across all entities.

Execution of Strategic Initiatives:

• Oversee the execution of key initiatives across the companies, ensuring strategic goals are met while maintaining alignment with the broader VE Global Holdings vision.

Cross-Entity Coordination:

• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing among departments and entities to drive operational efficiency.
• Develop processes to enhance communication and reporting between VE Global Holdings and its subsidiaries.

Executive Support:

• Manage the preparation and follow-up of executive meetings, including agenda setting, documentation, and action item tracking.
• Lead the creation and dissemination of internal and external communications for the executive team.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the executive team and clients, partners, and internal teams, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment.
• Represent VE Global Holdings at key meetings, events, and external engagements.

Strategic Planning and Monitoring:

• Lead the annual strategic planning process, integrating priorities across companies.
• Monitor the implementation of balanced scorecards and KPIs for all entities under VE Global Holdings, providing regular updates to leadership.

Operational Oversight:

• Optimize the Managing Director’s schedule to ensure efficiency across diverse priorities and engagements.
• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and compliance standards across subsidiaries.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, or related field. A master’s degree in strategy, management, or international business is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a professional services, financial services, strategy, or consulting environment.
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple business units or industries, with exposure to executive decision-making.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively using agile project management framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Proficiency in project management and performance measurement.
• Strong written and presentation skills
• Creative and innovative mindset
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills

Experience:

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to navigate diverse business environments.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Flexibility and adaptability to rapidly changing situations.
• Experience in team management and development.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment with the possibility of travel within Africa and internationally.
• Fast-paced, dynamic work requiring adaptability and resilience.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• A chance to make a meaningful impact by contributing to transformative projects that drive development across various sectors in Africa.

 

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume (maximum of 2 pages), a 1-page cover letter, and 3 professional references.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.