Chief of Staff - Political Office - Consulting

Chief of Staff - Political Office

Location: Goa

Experience: 5 - 8 Years

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly capable, politically aware, and execution-driven Chief of Staff to oversee the day-to-day functioning of a senior political leader's office in Goa.

The role requires a professional who can combine political understanding, administrative efficiency, stakeholder management, and strategic coordination. The Chief of Staff will work closely with the political leadership to translate priorities into actionable plans, manage teams, and ensure seamless coordination across political, organisational, public outreach, and administrative activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Office Management & Administration:

- Oversee the daily operations of the political office.

- Manage the leader's schedule, meetings, engagements, and official correspondence.

- Establish systems for task allocation, follow-ups, reporting, and accountability.

- Coordinate with internal teams, external agencies, and service providers.

2. Political & Strategic Coordination:

- Assist the leadership in planning and executing political and organisational initiatives.

- Coordinate with party functionaries, constituency representatives, community leaders, and other stakeholders.

- Track political developments, emerging public issues, and organisational priorities across Goa.

- Prepare briefing notes, presentations, reports, and actionable recommendations for the leadership.

3. Stakeholder & Public Relations:

- Serve as a key coordination point between the political office and external stakeholders.

- Facilitate meetings and engagements with community organisations, civil society, government officials, and media representatives.

- Oversee public grievance documentation, escalation, and follow-up.

- Maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders across the state.

4. Team & Project Management:

- Supervise administrative, communications, research, and field coordination teams.

- Monitor deliverables, timelines, and performance across ongoing projects.

- Coordinate public events, constituency programmes, outreach initiatives, and leadership engagements.

- Ensure effective communication between the leadership and execution teams.

5. Communications & Research:

- Coordinate with communications and media teams to ensure timely dissemination of official information.

- Support speech preparation, policy research, public statements, and leadership briefings.

- Monitor relevant media coverage and public developments.

- Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Candidate Requirements:

- 5 - 8 years of relevant experience in political consulting, public affairs, public policy, government relations, administration, or senior executive office management.

- Strong understanding of Goa's political, social, and administrative landscape.

- Demonstrated experience managing teams, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and executing complex projects.

- Excellent organisational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver under tight deadlines.

- High standards of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of Konkani, Marathi, and Hindi will be an advantage.

- Willingness to work flexible hours when required.

Preferred Profile:

Candidates with prior experience working in a political leader's office, political consulting organisation, government office, public affairs firm, or senior leadership support role will be preferred.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, anticipates challenges, manages people effectively, and ensures that the political office functions with professionalism, efficiency, and accountability.