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Job Title - Chief of Staff – General Manager, Chairperson’s Office Organisation: Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion (SMGC) Location: New Delhi, India Reports to: Chairperson Type: Full-time About Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion (SMGC) Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion (SMGC), founded by Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, is a global movement that champions compassion as a driving force for action and transformation. Its mission is to build a world rooted in justice, equality, peace, and sustainability through compassionate leadership and action across all areas of life. SMGC’s core principle is that compassion is not a soft emotion - it is a powerful force, borne from feeling another’s suffering as one’s own and taking mindful action to end that suffering. SMGC has three verticals: SMGC Ignite: Fostering compassion through learning and leadership programs anchored in the Satyarthi Compassion Quotient™ with a focus on systemic and sustainable problem-solving. SMGC Impact: Catalyzing grassroots transformation by empowering children, youth, and women with a focus on democratic participation and collective action. SMGC Inspire: Driving meaningful dialogue through conferences and conversations with Nobel Laureates, changemakers, thought leaders, and community voices from across the globe. Role Overview The Chief of Staff – General Manager, Chairperson’s Office is the operational anchor and command point for all activities related to the Chairperson’s professional, institutional, and personal engagements. This role demands a hands-on leader who can bring order, discipline, and proactive structure to a fast-moving, high-stakes environment. The Chief of Staff ensures that every engagement, meeting, journey, communication, and commitment of the Chairperson is executed with precision, professionalism, and foresight. You will oversee end-to-end planning and logistics, coordinate multi-institutional teams, and maintain operational excellence across the Chairperson’s ecosystem. You will also serve as the Chairperson’s travel lead, protocol officer, and command hub, ensuring readiness, accuracy, and flawless follow-through at all times. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership - Oversee the daily functioning of the Chairperson’s Office, ensuring alignment, punctuality, and clarity of roles. - Supervise, guide, and discipline staff to meet high standards of delivery, decorum, and professionalism. - Establish and enforce clear systems for scheduling, task tracking, reporting, and accountability. - Ensure all correspondence, briefs, and documents reaching the Chairperson are well-prepared and concise. Travel, Logistics & Protocol Management. - Plan, coordinate, and personally oversee all logistics for national and international travel, including itineraries, accommodation, transport, security, and protocol. - Ensure all background materials, briefings, and logistics are ready well in advance of travel. - Travel with the Chairperson as required to supervise on-ground execution and manage contingencies. - Liaise with hosts, embassies, government agencies, and institutional partners to ensure flawless coordination. Coordination & Follow-up - Ensure decisions, commitments, and instructions from the Chairperson are tracked and followed through by concerned teams. - Act as the single point of contact between the Chairperson and all internal teams, filtering and prioritizing requests. - Monitor task completion and deadlines across the Office, identifying and resolving bottlenecks. Staff Management & Performance Oversight - Supervise Executive Assistants, Communications, PR, Strategy, and Documentation personnel within the Chairperson’s Office. - Set clear goals, roles, and reporting structures; hold the team accountable for timely and quality outputs. - Regularly review and streamline internal processes, eliminating inefficiencies and redundancies. - Coach and mentor team members to enhance professionalism and responsiveness. Event & Engagement Oversight - Oversee planning and execution of high-level meetings, conferences, and events involving the Chairperson. - Ensure all briefing documents, speaking notes, and schedules are accurate and ready on time. - Handle on-site coordination during key events, ensuring protocol, comfort, and impact. - Represent the Chairperson’s Office to external partners or delegations as required. Confidentiality & Discretion - Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality in handling personal, political, or institutional information. - Serve as the custodian of sensitive documents and ensure proper documentation, archiving, and communication channels. Key Deliverables - Seamless coordination of the Chairperson’s day-to-day, travel, and official engagements. - Improved discipline, accountability, and efficiency across the Chairperson’s Office. - Timely delivery of all preparatory materials and follow-ups for Chairperson’s meetings and trips. - Streamlined communication and alignment between the Chairperson’s Office and associated organizations. - A professional, responsive, and reliable support structure for the Chairperson’s operations. - Making Notes of Meetings of CP with Dignitaries while he is travelling with him ; and make notes of otherimportant leads gathered during visits including contact details. Qualifications Essential: - 7-8 years of experience in high-level executive operations, protocol, or office management in government, corporate, or non-profit sectors. - Demonstrated ability to manage complex logistics and stakeholder coordination. - Proven track record of leading a small, high-performing team. - Strong communication and written skills in English; proficiency in Hindi desirable. - Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours when required. Preferred: - Prior experience working with a senior dignitary, CEO, diplomat, or public leader. - Background in event management, executive coordination, or military/disciplinary institutions (a plus). - Degree in Management, Public Administration, International Relations, or related field. Compensation Competitive within India’s philanthropy/social impact sector, remuneration commensurate with experience. How to Apply Please fill out the application form by clicking on this link: https://forms.Gle/Fmzi6FCHFN1Q5ftPA Applications will also be accepted directly via LinkedIn. Alternatively, email recruitment@satyarthimovement.org with your CV and Cover Letter.