Chief of Staff | Chief of Staff

FONDATION de soutien à l'ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ (Fondation de soutien à

Genève, GE, Switzerland
Published Nov 13, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Chief of Staff serves as the strategic advisor and "right hand" to the CEO of the WHO Foundation, supporting both internal operations and high-level external engagements. This critical role involves extending the CEO's capacity, serving as the primary liaison between the Foundation and WHO stakeholders, and ensuring strong alignment across shared priorities. You will drive strategic planning and execution, prioritizing competing initiatives to deliver maximum organizational impact. A key component involves leading time-limited, cross-functional special projects, requiring strong project management skills and the ability to perform adept quantitative analyses and prepare high-impact communications. This position demands a dynamic leader with a minimum of 10 years of experience in strategy and execution, capable of navigating politically complex situations and fostering trust within a multicultural environment. If you are an exceptional communicator ready to champion justice and equity while driving organizational strategy in the global health sector, this executive support role offers unparalleled influence.

Required Skills

Education

Not specified

Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in a senior leadership role.
  • Significant experience in strategy development, analysis, execution, and complex project management.
  • Experience working effectively in politically complex situations and navigating diverse organizational cultures (e.g., corporate/philanthropic and global health sectors).
  • Proven track record as a dynamic leader capable of building relationships across a diverse set of individuals and organizations.

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Preferred knowledge of and past exposure to the Global Health sector. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.