Chief of Staff

Role Overview Vetsark is building a high-growth agribusiness platform focused on scaling access to chicken and fish all year round, improving farmer productivity, expanding access to working capital, and strengthening food distribution systems across Nigeria. The Chief of Staff will work directly with the CEO to support strategy, execution, and coordination across the company. This role is designed to help translate proven pilots into commercial services, ideas into structured plans, ensure key initiatives are executed effectively, and improve alignment across teams. The role sits at the center of the organization and provides exposure to operations, fundraising, partnerships, and business strategy. Key Responsibilities Strategic Support Work closely with the CEO to develop and refine business strategies Conduct research and analysis to support decision-making Build business cases, financial models, and strategic frameworks Prepare briefing notes for meetings with investors, partners, and stakeholders Execution and Project Management Translate strategic priorities into clear action plans Track progress of key initiatives across Vetsark and related projects Follow up with team members to ensure deadlines are met Identify bottlenecks and help resolve execution challenges Communication and Documentation Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and internal documents Draft memos, proposals, and external communications Support the CEO in communicating with investors, partners, and stakeholders Ensure clarity and consistency in internal and external communication Cross-Functional Coordination Work across operations, commercial, finance, and program teams Ensure alignment between different departments and initiatives Support weekly meetings and performance tracking processes Investor and Partnership Support Assist in preparing materials for fundraising and grant applications Track partnership opportunities and engagement pipelines Support follow-ups and communication with investors and partners Founder Support and Productivity Help structure the CEO’s priorities and workflows Ensure meetings are well-prepared and productive Track key decisions and action points Support the CEO in focusing on high-impact activities What You Will Be Doing Regularly Working directly with the CEO on strategic and operational tasks Writing and structuring documents, reports, and presentations Tracking execution across multiple projects Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders Solving problems and improving processes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Success in this role will be measured by: Speed and quality of execution on key initiatives Quality of strategic materials and communication Level of alignment across teams Effectiveness of CEO support Progress on high-priority business goals Requirements 4-8 years experience in strategy, consulting, operations, or startups Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communicati