Chief Strategy & Scale Officer
Quick answer
IDinsight is hiring a Chief Strategy & Scale Officer (based in Dakar, Senegal; Delhi, India; Lusaka, Zambia; Manila, Philippines; Nairobi, Kenya; or Rabat, Morocco) to lead the organization's strategic direction, growth execution, and external positioning. Compensation and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experiences.
- Role
- Chief Strategy & Scale Officer
- Organization
- IDinsight
- Location
- Dakar, Senegal; Delhi, India; Lusaka, Zambia; Manila, Philippines; Nairobi, Kenya; or Rabat, Morocco
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
IDinsight is hiring a Chief Strategy & Scale Officer to lead the organization's strategic direction, growth execution, and external positioning. This role is based in one of IDinsight’s offices and requires a proven track record of leading an organization through significant scale growth.
What you'll do
- Own how IDinsight sets, tracks, and delivers on its strategy
- Develop and own the scale and cost-effectiveness pillars of IDinsight's strategy
- Shape how IDinsight is seen and understood by funders, partners, and sector leaders
- Engage in key communications across public and private fora to advance IDinsight's strategic goals
- Establish clear ownership of the strategy definition, planning, and review cycle
- Define the scale pillar and begin building out the organization's near-term scale-and-growth priorities
What it takes
- Proven track record of leading an organization through significant scale growth
- Demonstrated fundraising capability with EA-adjacent, data-focused, and scaling-focused funders
- Strong thought leadership presence
- Ability to design, develop, and deploy organizational strategies
- Operational experience in LMIC settings
- Experience with Board engagement, governance, and executive-level stake management
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive international health insurance, including mental health coverage; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave; relocation benefits; a travel stipend; technology and work from home stipends; a professional development budget; and more.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in one of IDinsight’s offices: Dakar, Senegal; Delhi, India; Lusaka, Zambia; Manila, Philippines; Nairobi, Kenya; or Rabat, Morocco.
What is the compensation and benefits package?
Compensation and benefits are commensurate with the qualifications and experiences IDinsight is hiring for, and competitive within the global development sector. Benefits include comprehensive international health insurance, paid vacation, sick, and parental leave, relocation benefits, a travel stipend, technology and work from home stipends, a professional development budget, and more.
How do I apply?
Applications are due on August 14, 2026, at 11:59 pm (EST). Please click the 'Apply for this job online' button at the top of the job posting to apply.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a proven track record of leading an organization through significant scale growth, demonstrated fundraising capability with EA-adjacent, data-focused, and scaling-focused funders, strong thought leadership presence, ability to design, develop, and deploy organizational strategies, operational experience in LMIC settings, and experience with Board engagement, governance, and executive-level stake management.
Is the job remote?
This position is not eligible for remote work, or otherwise, from the United States. Preference will be given to those with pre-existing work authorization in the listed countries.
How to apply
Apply directly on IDinsight's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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