Chief of Staff

As the Chief of Staff in the Founder's Office, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Founders across a broad spectrum of activities. This includes the design and launch of new initiatives, strategic planning, enhancing team processes and efficiency, managing key stakeholder relationships and supporting recruitment for vital positions. Your role will essentially act as an extension of the Co-Founders, helping them tackle the challenges they face directly. As a critical member of the Founder’s Office, you will have the opportunity to get involved in everything from strategy to operations. We are looking for a motivated individual, eager to learn and contribute to Karya’s growth and impact goals . 

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating and maintaining strategic roadmaps, compiling learnings and insights for both internal and external use

• Identifying key limiting factors, and conducting in-depth analyses on various critical priorities, leading to the introduction of innovative processes.

• Serving as a vital thought partner for the Co-Founders, assisting in discussions, creating supporting materials, and brainstorming sessions.

• Support the co-founders in daily tasks including but not limited to: creating materials for partnerships and engagement, social media and marketing, 

• Being a critical liaison between team members, leaders and the co-founders, this includes supporting town-halls, culture-related activities, performance reviews, etc.

• Supporting the co-founders in championing Karya policies, frameworks and processes with Karya’s leaders and staff. 

• Specifically, the Chief of Staff will be responsible for managing organizational OKRs and leading OKR reviews with the Karya Leadership. 

Factors for Success 

• A self-motivated individual who takes full ownership of tasks, and doesn’t require hand-holding. This role will come with a lot of responsibility and autonomy and we’re keen on self-starters who are eager to learn and contribute. 

• Capable of clearly documenting strategies, communicating key lessons to team-members and inspiring action. 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in top-tier management consulting, analytics/finance, or strategic/project management roles, preferably in the social impact sector.

• Demonstrated analytical and logical skills, with a keen problem-solving approach.

• Exceptional communication abilities, both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in GSuite.  

• A role model of Karya values with the ability to inspire action and motivate team members to act on organizational priorities and in-line with our values and ethos. 

Background and Interests 

• A genuine mission-alignment with Karya’s work. Candidates must care deeply about tackling poverty.

• Based in or around Bangalore preferred - our home office is in Bangalore  and we have a hybrid work environment. 

Opportunities We Offer

This role offers the chance to significantly impact, enhance core competencies, learn about building and scaling a startup, and receive guidance from accomplished leaders. 

After 2-3 years, individuals in this position will be well-prepared to either take on leadership roles within the organization, launch their own ventures, or pursue advanced degrees at top institutions, supported by recommendations from our founders.