Chief of Staff, Programs

GiveDirectly is seeking a Chief of Staff to support the VP of Programs and senior leadership in driving key priorities. This role involves bringing structure to complex situations, optimizing executive focus, and leading special projects to enhance impact across global teams and country offices. The Chief of Staff will build scalable systems and processes, map current workflows, and implement streamlined ways of working. They will also optimize departmental effectiveness by streamlining decision-making, managing priorities, and serving as a strategic thought partner. Materials will be drafted, presentations prepared, and data analyzed to build clarity and alignment. Further responsibilities include leading special projects, driving departmental operating rhythms, overseeing internal communications, and managing communication strategies for programs leadership. Effective follow-through on high-priority initiatives is crucial, as is the ability to run periodic surveys to identify priorities and pain points. The role requires travel approximately once per quarter or as needed.