Chief of Staff at Vetsark Limited
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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, financial, 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 communication skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Preferred Backgrounds
Candidates may come from:
Consulting (strategy or management consulting)
Startup operations or strategy roles
Investment, research, or business analysis roles
High-growth or entrepreneurial environments
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate is:
Structured and clear in thinking
Proactive and execution-focused
Highly accountable and reliable
Comfortable working with ambiguity
Curious and eager to learn
Discreet and professional
What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)
Clear tracking of key initiatives across the organization
Improved structure in planning and execution
High-quality documents and communication materials
Better preparation and follow-up for CEO meetings
Increased focus of the CEO on high-impact activities