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: 17th October 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.