Chief of Staff to the Executive Director

Définition de poste

As Chief of Staff to the Executive Director, you will play a central role in the daily functioning and long-term direction of the organization. The position combines strategic coordination with hands-on delivery: supporting governance, engaging members, contributing to key workstreams, and ensuring the Executive Director and Co-Chairs are well-prepared for internal and external engagements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a right hand and assistant to our Executive Director.
• Coordinate the organization’s governance bodies including agenda-setting, materials, speaking notes, and process management.
• Draft and coordinate emails and speaking notes for the Executive Director at internal and external events.
• Support the recruitment of new members: manage the pipeline, coordinate outreach, prepare pitches, and monitor market trends to inform engagement.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of strategic initiatives, working with suppliers, consultants, and external experts.
• Ensure smooth preparation and follow-up for the Executive Director during roadshows, events, and CEO-level meetings.

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum 5 years experience in strategy or management consulting or in strategic project management.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and tight timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting senior-level materials.
• Excellent conceptual and strategic skills, combined with strong analytical capabilities.
• Comfort engaging directly with senior stakeholders (CEOs, CSOs, NGOs, funders).
• Ability to motivate, coordinate and ensure proper time-management among reports.
• International outlook and ability to work across diverse teams and geographies.
• Strong collaboration and influential skills.
• Fluent in English.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Full-time permanent contract
• Position based in Paris, France
• Position to be filled before December 1st 2025

3 REASONS TO APPLY

• The opportunity to work closely with senior leaders of some of the world’s largest companies.
• Experience at the intersection of strategy, sustainability, and coalition building.
• A collaborative, mission-driven team working to accelerate industry transformation.