Chief Staff at PesaLink
Confidential
Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Chief of Staff
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Coordinate and drive the execution of the CEO's strategic priorities across the organisation
- Track organisational performance against strategic objectives and provide insights to support decision-making
- Lead strategic planning processes and ensure alignment between corporate strategy and departmental plans
Business Growth & Partnerships
- Identify, scope, and support the execution of strategic partnership opportunities with banks, fintechs, regulators, and ecosystem players
- Evaluate and coordinate the implementation of new business opportunities, product growth initiatives, and market expansion strategies
- Support commercial negotiations and relationship management with senior counterparts
Executive Support & Decision Enablement
- Prepare strategic briefs, board papers, executive reports, and CEO communications
- Coordinate board-level engagements, ensuring timely preparation and follow-through of decisions
- Facilitate leadership meetings, strategic meetings, quarterly business reviews, and performance reporting routines to ensure alignment on priorities
- Lead or coordinate special and operational projects critical across departments as delegated by the CEO
Cross-Functional Alignment & Coordination
- Work across departments to resolve operational bottlenecks that hinder strategic delivery
- Improve internal collaboration, communication flows, and organisational accountability rhythm
- Serve as a bridge between executive leadership and the broader organisation to ensure clarity of direction and execution discipline
Experience & Requirements
- At least 12 years' experience in strategy, business development, finance, consulting, project management, or senior coordination roles
- Experience within financial services, payments, fintech, or technology-led industries is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and initiatives