Executive Associate – To the Office of the CEO

Aajevika; Delhi; Vor Ort; INR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Capital Goods & Strategic Skill Council in Delhi seeks an Executive Associate to the Office of the CEO. This strategic role supports executive decision-making through research, briefing papers, and cross-functional coordination.

You will contribute to governance, programme management, administration, finance, HR, legal issues, public policy, and stakeholder engagement, delivering concise, well-reasoned recommendations to enable high-quality decisions.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in humanities or allied disciplines with analytical abilities.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in executive support, institutional management, administration, programme management, consulting, research, public policy, governance, or related fields.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English; strong drafting, documentation, report-writing, and presentation abilities.

Aufgaben

• Prepare briefing papers, analytical reports, and decision-support documents for CEO Office.
• Coordinate communication with internal teams, consultants, partners, government agencies, donors, and external stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate board and project meetings; develop systems for tracking action points and follow-up of decisions.
• Track milestones, statutory compliances, and strategic initiatives; prepare progress reports and executive dashboards.
• Provide executive and administrative support for efficient Office functioning; manage confidential records and organise events.
• Oversee procurement processes, vendor relationships, and high-value purchases in line with procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve organisational systems and efficiency; undertake special assignments.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Office

Database Management

Reporting

Records Management

Corporate Communications

Oral / Verbal Communication

Ausbildung

Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Humanities or allied disciplines

Jobbeschreibung

Executive Associate – To The Office Of The CEO

The EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE – to the office of the CEO will take overall responsibility of his/her duties at the council. The Executive Associate is a strategic position within the Office of the CEO. The role is designed to strengthen executive leadership by providing high-quality research, analysis, coordination, and implementation support across the Council activities.

This is not a conventional secretarial position. While the incumbent will provide executive coordination and administrative support wherever necessary, the primary responsibility is to assist the CEO in informed decision-making by undertaking research, preparing briefing papers, analysing issues, coordinating institutional priorities, and ensuring effective implementation of decisions.

The Executive Associate will work on a diverse range of matters including governance, programme management, administration, finance, human resources, legal and regulatory issues, public policy, institutional development, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires intellectual curiosity, excellent analytical ability, sound judgement, initiative, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

The successful candidate should possess exceptional writing and communication skills, be capable of rapidly understanding unfamiliar subjects, synthesising information from diverse sources, and presenting concise, well-reasoned recommendations to facilitate high-quality executive decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Executive Decision Support

Conduct research and gather information on matters requiring executive consideration, including governance, programme, financial, legal, policy, administrative, and institutional issues. Prepare high-quality background papers, briefing notes, analytical reports, presentations, concept notes, and other decision-support documents for the functioning of the CEO Office. Analyse information from multiple sources, identify key issues, evaluate available options, and present concise recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making.

Executive Coordination

Serve as the principal coordinating point within the Office of the Management for communication with internal teams, consultants, partners, government agencies, donors, and other external stakeholders. Coordinate the Management meetings, official engagements, correspondence, travel, and institutional commitments. Ensure timely communication of executive decisions to concerned teams and monitor their implementation.

Meetings and Governance

Plan and coordinate meetings of the board committees, and project teams. Prepare agendas, circulate meeting papers, coordinate presentations, record proceedings where required, and ensure systematic follow-up of decisions. Develop systems for tracking action points and monitoring implementation of decisions across the organisation.

Project Monitoring and Institutional Coordination

Track organisational priorities, project milestones, statutory compliances, and strategic initiatives to ensure timely completion. Coordinate across departments and programme teams to identify implementation challenges and facilitate timely resolution. Prepare periodic progress reports and executive dashboards for review by the Managing Trustee.

Administration and Executive Office Management

Provide executive and administrative support necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office Maintain confidential records, institutional documents, correspondence, reports, and executive files with the highest standards of professionalism and discretion. Coordinate official visits, conferences, workshops, and organisational events.

Procurement and Vendor Management

Coordinate procurement processes, vendor relationships, quotations, purchase documentation, and processing of high-value purchases and organisational expenditure in accordance with approved procedures. Ensure proper documentation and record management relating to procurement and contractual matters.

Institutional Development

Identify opportunities for improving organisational systems, administrative processes, documentation standards, and operational efficiency. Undertake special assignments and strategic initiatives entrusted by the Managing Trustee from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate should possess a Graduate or Postgraduate degree from a leading college in the Humanities or allied disciplines. Suitable academic backgrounds include History, Political Science, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Languages and Literature, Legal Studies, Fine Arts, Management, Media Studies, Public Policy, Development Studies, or any other discipline that demonstrates strong analytical, research, communication, and conceptual abilities.

Preference will be given to candidates with 5–8 years of relevant professional experience in executive support, institutional management, administration, programme management, consulting, research, public policy, governance, or related fields. However, the Council welcomes applications from exceptional young professionals with outstanding academic credentials, demonstrated intellectual ability, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to learning, professional growth, and organisational excellence.

The successful candidate must possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, together with exceptional drafting, documentation, report-writing, and presentation abilities. The role requires strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to independently investigate unfamiliar subjects, critically evaluate information from diverse sources, and synthesise complex material into concise, wellreasoned, and actionable briefing notes and recommendations for executive decision-making.

Skills required

Microsoft Office Database Management & Reporting Records Management Corporate Communications Oral / Verbal Communication

Job information

Industry type Manufacturing

Experience 5 – 8 years

Employment type Full Time

Pay Salary information not included

About Capital Goods & Strategic Skill Council

Capital Goods & Strategic Skill Council is an autonomous Industry Led Body, Not for Profit Organization registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860 CGSSC is a unique initiative to play proactive role and bridge the gap by creating a vibrant eco system for quality training and skill development in the manufacturing sector.