Chief of Staff

Job Title: Chief of Staff

Reports To: Office of the Bishop 

Location: Harare

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Job Purpose

The Chief of Staff provides high-level strategic and operational support to the Bishop. This role acts as a trusted advisor, ensuring alignment of key priorities, driving execution of strategic initiatives, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory & Planning o Coordinate planning, resource allocation and scheduling for key activities in the Bishop’s office ensuring strong internal and external stakeholders management.
  • Prepare consolidated reports, presentations, and insights for decision-making.
• Operational Excellence o Oversee implementation of strategic initiatives in the Bishop’s office as assigned. o Identify process gaps and recommend improvements for efficiency and productivity.
• Project Management o Lead and coordinate special projects from inception to completion.
  • Track progress and ensure timely delivery of key milestones.
• Stakeholder Engagement o Serve as liaison between the Bishop and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Manage communications and ensure consistent messaging across the organization.
  • Represent the Bishop in high-level meetings or forums as and when required.
• Team Culture & Leadership Support o Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Support leadership in building systems and processes that enable success.
  • Promote strong ethical leadership and godly values.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in strategic planning, operations, or executive support roles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Uphold strong Christian values and virtues
• Clean class 4 driver’s license