The Institute of Social Sciences (ISS), New Delhi, invites applications for the position of Executive Assistant to the CEO. We are looking for a dynamic, highly organized, and motivated professional to provide comprehensive secretarial, administrative, and communication support to the Chief Executive Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to the CEO, including managing schedules, meetings, correspondence, and travel arrangements.
- Maintain effective communication between the CEO’s office and internal/external stakeholders.
- Draft, edit, and manage official communications, reports, and presentations.
- Coordinate institutional events, meetings, and workshops.
- Manage and update the Institute’s website and official social media platforms to ensure timely and professional dissemination of information.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Support the CEO in monitoring ongoing programmes and institutional priorities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in Social Sciences, Management, Communications, or related field.
- Experienced as an Executive Secretary/Executive Assistant, preferably (but not necessarily) in the NGO sector.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (knowledge of Hindi will be an advantage).
- Strong proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and digital communication tools.
- Experience in website management (WordPress or similar platforms) and social media handling (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram).
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines with high attention to detail.
- Demonstrated capacity to handle confidential information with integrity.
What We Offer
- An intellectually stimulating work environment in one of India’s premier institutions working on participatory democracy and development.
- Opportunities for professional growth and learning.
- Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may send their CV with a cover letter and contact details of two referees to: hr@issin.org (Subject Line: Application – Executive Assistant to CEO)
Last date to apply: 31st October 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.