Chief of Staff to the General Secretary, LWFChief of Staff to the General Secretary, LWFChief of Staff to the General Secretary, LWFPlace of assignment: Geneva, SwitzerlandStarting 1 September Contract period: initial contract of 5 years, renewable onceWork time: 100 %Average travel days per year: 7 to 19 days per yearClosing for 6 April ContextThe Lutheran World (LWF) is a communion of 154 churches in 99 countries on of theology, Christian unity, holistic mission, humanitarian and development aid. The Communion Office (CO) is the headquarters of the Office of the General Secretary (OGS) in the CO is responsible for managing and nurturing and ensuring the smooth running of the Communion Office as it fulfils the of the LWF. It also takes responsibility for the development of the LWF and for overall planning, and of Staff to the General Secretary, LWFPurposeThe OGS has a dual communion with and among LWF member churches;Promoting Christian unity and ecumenical through dialogue and shared witness;Promoting and development of the LWF as well as development of annual workplans; governance processes;Ensuring robust financial, human resources, and IT systems X ; upholding institutional integrity through compliance, overall policies and accountability mechanisms; maintaining the institutional memory and archives.Reporting directly to the General Secretary (GS), the Chief of Staff (CS) with authority to support the GS in focusing on high-level priorities, including long-term X and financial development, culture and while ensuring the efficient day to day functioning of the OGS.Serving as a trusted advisor and the CS leads and the planning, development and of central processes, and services across core support functions finance, human resources, PMER, technology, support to governing bodies, office management).Working closely with the Head of Finance, the CS is responsible for the overall of LWF budget to governance and funding partners, and for the development of financial tools and systems X and CS supports the General Secretary in working with governance. S/he maintains close with funding partners and key external a team leader, the CS fosters coherence, and professional growth, ensuring program X with the LWF and central support functions deliver high quality CS is a member of the LWF Communion Office Leadership Team (COLT).Required degree in management, public finance, leadership or equivalent in planning, finance and proficiency in office productivity tools, digital and remote work knowledge and understanding of the LWF, its governance structures, member churches, agencies, and a commitment to the Lutheran faith tradition.Fluency in English. Working knowledge of German, French, or Spanish is an member church endorsement is required for this position.Additional Study and ExperienceExtensive and successful senior-level leadership experience (7 years) involving overall planning, management and change management, preferably in a church or church ability to complex intercultural environments and foster Core SkillsAnalytical thinking - Level – Level advancedLeadership -Level expertAchieving results - Level expertAccountability - Level expertWorking effectively with others - Level expertRequired SkillsPeople management - Level / - Level expertFinance management - Level - Level advancedStakeholder management - Level expertProgram management - Level advancedChange management- Level expertPosition Environment and DimensionsThe CO in Geneva has around 60 staff. There are 23 staff in the OGS (18 in Geneva), of whom 15 are in the and Support units reporting to the Chief of global total budget of the LWF was more than EUR 130 million in CO has multiple stakeholders and works with multiple heart of the functioning, the incumbent is instrumental in liaising with the General Secretary and other members of the leadership team, X key stakeholders and CS is a voting member of the Communion Office Leadership Team (COLT), a non-voting member of the Endowment Fund Board. S-he is also the COLT in the LWF Finance Committee together with the Head of Finance who is a member of extended leadership team.Internally, mainly interacts with the General Secretary, the Directors and COLT members, and OGS and Support staff.Externally, mainly interacts with LWF governing bodies, member churches, donors and agencies, auditors, banks, landlord of Octagon, legal advisers, authorities and other LWF service support to the General SecretaryEnsure alignment between direction and internal by echoing and reinforcing the priorities set by the General Secretary across the effective internal across departments and teams, supporting clarity, transparency, and shared direction;Support foresight by helping to identify long-term X shifts, as well as dynamics, may impact the Communion Office or wider LWF context;Provide together with other members of the Communion Office Leadership Team X the General Secretary on institutional priorities, governance, and and core central functions, finance, human resources, IT, planning and monitoring, governance support, and office management (including archives) to ensure coherence, quality, and alignment with the LWF systems, policies, and services are responsive to the needs of the Communion Office, support excellence in delivery and ensure the integrity of LWF stewardship, subsidiarity, and in management and resource use;Oversee institutional risk management frameworks and internal preparedness and response.GovernanceSupport the General Secretary in preparing and delivering governance processes, including Council, Executive Committee, Finance Committee, and the Endowment support for the of reports, and financial briefings for governance bodies, ensuring consistency, quality, and effective working with key governance actors.Finance and Stakeholder ManagementSupport efforts to secure sustainable, diversified funding for the LWF by overseeing budgeting, fundraising, financial systems X ;Maintain and strengthen with key stakeholders in member churches, and funding partners.Quality Assurance and AccountabilityEnsure compliance frameworks, internal controls, and legal are upheld across all central functions;Oversee compliance and of the LWF Staff Code of Conduct and policies;Lead the development and maintenance of institutional tools and for planning, reporting, and risk management;Ensure timely and high-quality submission of reports and audits in with PMER and finance and Team X team X team X ensure across units;Foster a healthy, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment grounded in mutual accountability and professional growth;Lead change management processes, guiding staff through institutional transitions and ensuring continuity of purpose.Special duties: Any other duties may be assigned by the General challenges: Working in a rapidly changing global context, the Chief of Staff must balance focus with agility. Adapting to decentralized work, funding shifts, and evolving demands, the position holder must foster resilience, shared accountability, and a strong institutional core. The Communion Office is an intercultural environment which requires high sensitivity from X when dealing with cultural apply for this position, please click on the following link: jid84dd869aen jit0311aen jpiy26aen