Global Chief of Staff

Remote; with a time difference of no more from Brasilia UTC-3

40h semanais

Sobre nós

The Latin American Leadership Academy (LALA) is transforming Latin America by developing a new generation of ethical, innovative, and impact-driven young leaders. Since 2018, we’ve trained over 2,600 youth from 17+ countries—70% from underrepresented backgrounds and 70% women. Our alumni have launched 500+ social impact projects reaching more than 200,000 people.

LALA is now transitioning into a hub-based model, with national hubs operating across Latin America and LALA Global serving as the connective backbone—leading shared strategy, culture, communications, governance, and key initiatives such as the Global Leadership Center.

O Campo

LALA is at a critical moment of growth—supporting its first national hub in Brazil, expanding regionally, and deepening its global strategy. We are seeking a Global Chief of Staff to work directly with Co-Executive Director Cristina Umani and the Executive Team to drive organizational alignment, strengthen operational systems, support strategic communication and planning, and manage board and leadership effectiveness.

This is a high-leverage role for someone who can move seamlessly between strategic thinking and hands-on execution. As part of a small and fast-moving team, you’ll wear multiple hats and collaborate with global and local leaders alike. You’ll be trusted with high-level access and sensitive information while serving as a connector across functions, people, and priorities at LALA Global and its hubs. This role replaces our current Head of Strategy and Operations and will be key to sustaining momentum during and after that leadership transition.

O trabalho

Reporting to Cristina Umani (Co-Executive Director), you will:

1. Strategy & Organizational Alignment

Support the Co-Executive Director and leadership team in developing and updating strategic plans
Translate goals into operational systems and workflows across global and local teams
Drive execution of cross-functional initiatives with clarity and follow-through
Maintain internal OKR tracking and alignment mechanisms

2. Executive & Board Operations

Coordinate executive calendars, retreats, and planning cycles (focus on board and committee and project work, not personal calendar management of the exec!)
Manage board operations: meeting agendas, materials, follow-ups, and communications
Support executive engagement with board members, committees, and advisors
Ensure a consistent and high-quality experience across board interactions

3. People, Operations & Internal Systems

Support the development and maintenance of strong, values-aligned people practices and policies
Oversee contracting, payment tracking/issuing, and internal compliance systems
Maintain and update operational procedures and shared knowledge resources
Assist with audit prep and cross-entity compliance requirements

4. Communications, Brand & Knowledge Management

Support internal communications and alignment with global brand priorities
Assist in messaging, writing, and creating slide decks, reports, and board materials
Translate complex ideas and priorities into engaging content and tools
Steward inter-hub knowledge flows and institutional memory

Serve as a writing and thought partner to the Co-Executive Director(s) on key documents and presentations

Perfil

Experience & Qualifications

5+ years in a strategic, operational, or Chief of Staff–style role
Demonstrated success working directly with executive leadership and/or boards
Experience managing cross-functional projects and internal systems
Background in global-local organizations or distributed teams is a strong asset
Experience working in Latin America or multicultural environments is a plus

Skills & Competencies

Strategic thinker with strong execution and organizational skills
Excellent writer and presenter—able to synthesize and communicate clearly
High emotional intelligence and discretion with sensitive matters
Able to work independently while building strong collaborative relationships
Engaging and diplomatic with internal and external stakeholders
Comfortable with ambiguity, fast iteration, and changing priorities
Proactive and hands-on—ready to take initiative and get things done

Language

English: Fluency (required)
Portuguese and/or Spanish: Highly desirable

Logistics

Location: Remote (must overlap with Latin American time zones, maximum time difference of 3 hours from Brazil time to ensure sufficient overlap in working hours)
Start: As soon as possible
Time Commitment: Full-time
Duration: Initial 1-year contract, renewable
Travel: Occasional travel to Brazil and other regions (approx. 2–3 times/year)
Compensation: Competitive for the Latin American social sector, including health insurance support, paid non-working days, and ad hoc professional development opportunities

Processo Seletivo

Interviews

Selected candidates go through multiple interviews, including:

1 HR screening;
At least 2 with the hiring manager;
1 with a team member;
Possibly 1 with an external person (role-dependent);
Finalists meet the Executive Level.

Interview updates are communicated via email.

Case Study / Assessment

Some candidates may complete a case study after initial interviews. This helps evaluate problem-solving skills and role suitability. Clear instructions and deadlines will be provided if selected. Finalists proceed to Executive Level Interviews.

Our recruitment process takes approximately 2 months.

You’ll receive email updates at every stage.

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To apply, simply email [email protected], indicating which position you are applying for, with an attached CV and Cover Letter stating your interest and why you are applying for the role.

Note: The deadline to apply for this position is July 13th. Any applications received after this date will not be considered for the role.

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