Executive Assistant

Based in: New Delhi, India

Salary: The package for the position will be around Rs.4.8 lakhs Gross per annum

WaterAid is an international nongovernmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people's access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries. WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer.

WaterAid has operations in 26 countries of Africa, Asia and the Pacific Region. In India WaterAid operates as a liaison Office (Country Office) in New Delhi and Additional Liaison (Regional) Offices in Bangalore, Bhopal and Lucknow.

In ten states across the country WaterAid supports the work of a large number of national and regional NGOs in the provision of safe and effective water and sanitation for poor and marginalized communities. Our team of professionals includes programme, policy and finance staff. India Country Programme is one of WaterAid’s most established programmes in Asia with a total of 50 staff.

WAI's programme focus in the coming five years will be promoting and securing the rights and access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation for many poor people through direct services and millions more through our influencing work. This will include significant inputs of research, documentation, advocacy, networking and supporting NGOs.

WaterAid India invites applications from experienced and qualified candidates for the position of Executive Assistant for its Office in New Delhi. The post holder is responsible for High Quality Executive Assistance to the Chief Executive, Secretarial Support to the SMT, overall Front Office Management, Admin functions of the Country Office, including Petty Cash, Library, Leave Data, Travel and Logistics, Event Management, Office Supplies. The post holder reports to the Director of Finance, Administration & IT.

Essential requirements for the post are Graduation in relevant field and experience of not less than 4 years in a similar capacity. The person should be a self starter, independently and efficiently handling front office and managing contacts and calls. Desirable qualifications are experience of working for an NGO.

This post is offered on a 4-year fixed-term contract normally renewable at the end of contract; however it can also be renewed as we transit into an Indian entity.

For more information and to apply, please download the Executive Assistant job description ( PDF File 156KB) and WAI application form ( DOC File 258KB).

Please note that ONLY applications submitted on WaterAid's standard application form will be considered. Completed applications should be sent to waindhr@wateraid.org.

Closing date: 14 April 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.