Administrative - Office Assistant

Development Alternatives Group; Delhi; On-site; INR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Development Alternatives Group in New Delhi is seeking an Office Administrator to manage day-to-day office administration and support SEG operations. The role involves handling printing, scanning, invoicing, records management, and supplier coordination.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of office management experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, proficiency in MS Office, and willingness to travel as required. This position is based in New Delhi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related disciplines.
• 2–4 years of experience in office management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel if required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office administration for SEG.
• Coordinate printing, scanning, invoice processing, and documentation.
• Execute general administrative tasks for smooth group operations.
• Maintain accurate records through data entry and filing.
• Manage inventory and stock-taking of office supplies.
• Maintain records of agreements and administrative assets.
• Coordinate activities for the CEO’s office.
• Handle banking errands and operational tasks for the team.
• Facilitate inter- and intra-departmental coordination.

Skills

Office management experience

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in related disciplines

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Development Alternatives (DA) is a premier social enterprise pioneering sustainable development solutions since 1982. Headquartered in New Delhi, the mission of the Development Alternatives Group is to promote inclusive, equitable, and resilient national development by creating sustainable livelihoods at scale. Through integrated clean technology solutions, micro-enterprise development, and collaborative institutional ecosystems, DA bridges practice and policy, working with partners to catalise large-scale action towards poverty eradication and environmental regeneration.

DA’s work addresses the three interconnected crises of our time, Jobs, Resources, and Climate through impact across three core areas, Livelihood Security & Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy and Climate Change & Ecosystem Restoration.

These goals are advanced through nine interlinked programmes: Women’s Economic Empowerment, Inclusive Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Greening of Industry, Sustainable Urban Ecosystems, Natural Ecosystem Restoration, Resource Access and Equity, Clean Technology Enterprises, Community Resource Management, and Local Institutions & SDG Action.

With a multidisciplinary team of over 120 professionals committed to innovation and impact, DA has consistently demonstrated the ability to identify critical development challenges and design effective, scalable solutions.

Over the past four decades, Development Alternatives has positively impacted the lives of more than 20 million people, building pathways for sustainable and inclusive growth.

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day office administration and operational requirements for SEG.
• Provide administrative support for printing, scanning, invoice processing, and routine documentation.
• Execute general administrative tasks to ensure smooth and efficient group operations.
• Maintain accurate records through data entry, filing, document preparation, and systematic documentation.
• Manage inventory, stock-taking, and issuance of stationery and other office supplies.
• Maintain and update records of agreements, office supplies, and administrative assets.
• Coordinate and facilitate administrative and operational requirements for the CEO’s office.
• Handle banking-related errands and operational activities to support team requirements.
• Facilitate effective inter- and intra-departmental coordination and liaison to address group requirements promptly.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Qualification : Bachelor's degree in related disciplines.
• 2-4 years of experience in office management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel if required.

Our Mission

To create models that generate sustainable livelihoods in large numbers.

Our Vision

A world where every citizen can live a secure, healthy and fulfilling life, in harmony with nature.