General Manager-Chairman's Office - Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation (Apply by: April 15, 2016)

Company Name: Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation 

Position: General Manager-Chairman's Office

Exp: 12+ years

Location: New Delhi

About Organisation:

The Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF) is the global umbrella for the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation-India based in New Delhi and the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation-U.S. based in Washington, D.C.  Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi serves as the Global Chairperson of the Foundation.

What began as one man's drive to fight for the rights of children, has manifested into a global foundation of like-minded people committed to creating a world fit for children. The Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation’s Global Advisory Board is comprised of strategic partners, leaders from the private, public, and NGO sectors, and subject matter experts in a variety of areas.

The three pillars of KSCF are Outreach & Engagement, Direct Action, and Policy & Training.

For more details about KSCF, please visit http://satyarthi.org.in

Job Description:

The role would entail providing executive support in a one-on-one working relationship to the Chairman. S/he serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of the Chairman. Must have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, and deep understanding of the strategic priorities of the foundation. Ability to work with leadership/diplomacy across the globe including heads of countries and international bodies.

Strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. S/he will also be required to handle a wide variety of complex and confidential administrative, secretarial, analytical and research duties with discretion.

Roles & responsibilities:

Understand organisation's strategic priorities and accordingly plan meetings and events for the Chairman with minimum or no supervision required

Directly interact and coordinate with offices of Corporate Heads, polity, foundations and eminent global figures including heads of countries and international bodies on behalf of Chairman and support cultivation of necessary ongoing relationships

Manage an extremely active calendar of appointments; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agenda.

Communicate directly, and on behalf of the Chairman, with internal employees/departments, and others, on matters related to his program and initiatives and be able to make strategic decisions

Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Chairman, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response.

Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.

Decision Making and Problem Solving : Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability 

Qualification: Graduate

Experience:

Atleast 10 years of relevant experience in supporting C-level executives

Good command over the English language - both spoken and written

Experience of working on MS office, Calendar on various platforms, MS Excel and Social Media web platforms.

Apply by: April 15, 2016

How to Apply: Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested apply to hr@satyarthi.org.in with a cover letter.

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