Chief of staff

Position Title: Chief of staff

2025-09-17 Kabul Full Time 15

Job Location:	Kabul
Nationality:	National
Category:	Admin-Clerical
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	According to company salary scale
Vacancy Number:	CS SG/HR/2025/021
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Kabul with frequent travel to provinces

Organization:	Sayas Group of Companies
Years of Experience:	Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in corporate management, strategy, or executive leadership support (experience in a group of companies or diversified business environment preferred).
Contract Duration:	Till March 2026 (Extendable)
Gender:	Male
Education:	Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
Close date:	2025-09-17

About Sayas Group of Companies:

Sayas Group is a structure of companies that do business in several countries from Middle East to Southeast and Central Asia. Sayas Group is a leading business group in Afghanistan. The individual companies operate in different sectors from railway design, construction and management to investment, consulting, technical services, logistics, software development, mining mapping and exploration, and last, but not the least, fuel inspection and testing. In addition, the Group has successfully delivered large-scale infrastructure projects, including the construction and installation of modern scanners at the country’s border points, aimed at strengthening customs operations, trade facilitation, and security.

We leverage our knowledge and creativity to best meet the needs of each client. Our expertise and strong network of strategic partners are the very heart of our success. Our management team, our knowledge of the context, local and global procurement networks, and design experts have enabled us to define the optimal solutions and planning that ensure a flawless project delivery.

We are committed to running our business successfully and efficiently, providing long-term benefits to our employees and stakeholders, and enriching the lives of those whom we serve by fulfilling our responsibilities to the best of our ability. We expect excellence from all processes, whether related to policy formation and program development or project implementation and customer services.

As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we remain grounded in the core values of integrity, innovation, and impact. We believe in building sustainable partnerships and investing in human capital to create lasting change. Our forward-looking approach enables us to anticipate market trends, embrace new technologies, and adapt to emerging challenges, all while staying true to our commitment to deliver quality and value in every endeavor we undertake.

Job Descriptions:

Job Summary:

The Chief of Staff provides high-level support to the CEO and senior leadership of the group of companies by overseeing strategic initiatives, managing executive priorities, ensuring effective coordination between subsidiaries, and driving organizational performance. The role acts as a trusted advisor, ensuring smooth communication, alignment of business objectives, and efficient decision-making at the executive level.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the CEO in developing, implementing, and monitoring the group’s strategic objectives, annual business plans, and performance frameworks.
Manage the executive office operations, including correspondence, reports, and communications with subsidiaries, partners, and stakeholders.
Act as a liaison between the CEO, subsidiary heads, and external partners, ensuring timely communication and alignment of objectives.
Coordinate and track progress of strategic projects across all companies within the group, ensuring timely delivery and reporting.
Oversee preparation of executive papers, management reports, briefing notes, and high-level presentations for executive and stakeholder meetings.
Review and analyze business and financial reports, providing recommendations to the CEO for decision-making.
Support governance and compliance processes, ensuring all subsidiaries follow corporate policies, legal requirements, and best practices.
Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and integration to improve efficiency, productivity, and problem-solving.
Monitor market trends, competitor performance, and emerging risks, and brief the CEO on potential challenges and opportunities.
Oversee internal and external communications, ensuring consistent messaging aligned with the group’s vision and brand.
Manage high-priority projects and initiatives on behalf of the CEO, ensuring proper planning, execution, and follow-up.
Provide oversight and guidance to subsidiary leadership teams to ensure strategic alignment with the group’s overall objectives.
Represent the CEO in meetings, conferences, and events, as required.
Supervise and mentor executive office staff, ensuring professional management of administrative and secretarial functions.
Drive organizational culture initiatives, employee engagement, and leadership development across subsidiaries.
Lead crisis management support for the executive team, ensuring quick and effective responses to critical issues.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with government bodies, regulators, partners, investors, and other stakeholders.
Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO on policy, operational, and people-related issues.
Ensure follow-up on action points and decisions taken at executive meetings.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the CEO.

Job Requirements:

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in corporate management, strategy, or executive leadership support (experience in a group of companies or diversified business environment preferred).
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Proven experience in managing cross-functional projects and executive-level operations.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
High level of proficiency in business writing, reporting, and presentation.
Fluency in English and Pashto / Dari required.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested and qualified candidates can submit their update CVs to the HR Department through the email address: hr.head@sayasgroup.com

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for written test / interview. If you are not contacted after TWO WEEKS of the closing date. please know that your application has not been successful for the post.

Please indicate the Position Title and vacancy number (CS SG/HR/2025/021) in the subject of your email, otherwise, your application will not be considered.

Only those candidates who meet the qualification and requirements for the mentioned positions will be called for the test / Interview.

Due to large number of applicants, we are unable to provide individual feedback.