Chief of Staff

ob Title:  Chief of Staff

Company: Lupiya Financial Services

Location: [Lusaka, Zambia]

About Lupiya Financial Services:

Lupiya Financial Services (LFS) is an award-winning, Zambian-owned fintech startup that provides online loans and Investments.

About the Job: The Chief of Staff is a Senior Executive who works closely with the CEO and other top executives of an organization. He/she plays a critical role in helping the organization achieve its goals by providing strategic direction, coordination, communication, and leadership. The person should reflect a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience that can help them succeed in their role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Planning: The Chief of Staff works with the CEO and other top executives to develop and implement the organization’s strategic plan.
• Coordination: The Chief of Staff coordinates the activities of different departments within the organization to ensure that everyone is working towards the same goals.
• Communication: The Chief of Staff communicates with stakeholders, including employees, investors, customers, and vendors, to keep them informed of the organization’s activities and progress.
• Decision-Making: The Chief of Staff provides the CEO and other top executives with information and analysis to support decision-making.
• Decision-Making: The Chief of Staff provides the CEO and other top executives with information and analysis to support decision-making.
• Operations: The Chief of Staff manages the day-to-day operations of the organization and ensures that everything runs smoothly.
• Liaison: The Chief of Staff acts as a liaison between the CEO and other top executives and external stakeholders, such as government officials, regulators, and industry groups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Chief of Staff should have the following skills, Education and experience,

• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Relevant work experience in management, administration, or leadership roles is highly valued in this role
• Extensive work experience in fields such as management consulting, finance, or government. Gained expertise in strategic planning, project management, and leadership will be highly valued.
• 3 years of relevant work experience