Senior Executive Office Associate

Senior Executive Office Associate, Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), New Delhi The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) is an international, not-for-profit research and development (R&D) organization that works to deliver new treatments for neglected diseases. In collaboration with over 200 public research and industry partners worldwide, DNDi utilizes partnership, innovation, open science, and advocacy to develop and provide new therapies for diseases that disproportionately impact millions of the world's most vulnerable populations. The Global Executive Office is central to DNDi's governance and internal alignment, supporting the Executive Director, the Leadership Team, and various organizational committees. The Executive Office Coordination Team serves as Secretariat to the Executive Director, the Executive Team, the Leadership Team, the Board of Directors and its Committees, and is also responsible for leading internal communications and facilitating key stakeholder engagements. Reporting to the Geneva-based Executive Office Manager , the Senior Executive Office Associate (SEOA) is a key member of the highly collaborative Executive Office Coordination Team, offering administrative support and team coordination to several teams. S/he will be a proactive and enthusiastic self-starter, capable of working effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic office environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced Administrative/Executive Assistant with strong travel management skills and a track record of supporting multiple teams or executives in global, multicultural environments. An interest in DNDi’s work is essential, and interest in scientific affairs or global health is an added advantage. A) Individual Support to Directors: (2) Keeping contacts and stakeholder records updated after outreach and meetings, and organizing meeting files and documents. (4) Handling document approvals and online signature processes, including organizing the signature process in wet ink or using DocuSign, following up with relevant parties, and ensuring completeness and compliant filing. (5) Coordinating complex travel and event participation for assigned Directors, including coordinating with relevant teams on travel agendas to maximize engagement, consolidating itineraries and meeting schedules, organizing travel reimbursements when needed, and handling complicated expense claims, ensuring appropriate information flow for good travel preparation and coordination. (This includes identifying suitable times across time zones, sending Outlook invitations, monitoring attendance, and proactively rescheduling when needed. (3) Helping to convert meeting discussions into clear objectives and ensuring objective owners are aware of their responsibilities. (4) Facilitating hybrid and in-person meeting logistics (including room bookings, facilities, tech checks, external guests, catering) and supporting meeting quality (time-keeping, assigned chair, clear agenda, recorded decisions, actions attributed to an owner). (1) Supporting the onboarding of new team members by working with the HR and IT teams to ensure access, tools, distribution lists, and induction materials are in place, and ensuring onboarding meetings take place with the assigned Director. (3) Organizing team-building activities, retreats, and staff celebrations when needed by identifying convenient dates, supporting agenda preparation and collation of documents, and making suggestions to promote a good team atmosphere. (D) Travel Management: (1) Serving as the main contact for travel arrangements for an assigned area (e.g., Directors, governance bodies, leadership events) and proactively managing travel according to DNDi’s travel policy, including coordinating approvals, travel and accommodation bookings, visa requests, and required documentation. (2) Producing updates on travel booking status, spending, and policy exceptions, and recommending process improvements and quick wins, as needed. (1) Acting as the information hub to facilitate internal planning and foster alignment by maintaining clear, timely flows of information between Directors, their teams, the Global Executive Office, and the rest of the organization. (3) Supporting internal communications by sharing key information from projects/team meetings/relevant events with the team and receiving updates from team members to share with the Director. (4) Working, as needed, on Global Executive Office projects, including global internal communications projects. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: 1) Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. (2) A Master’s degree or other specialist certification is a plus. Experience (1) A minimum of six years of relevant work experience in an administrative or executive assistance role. (2) Demonstrated experience in providing remote support to Director-level executives. (3) Proven experience in travel operations and using online booking tools for organizations. (4) Experience working in a global, multicultural environment is essential. (6) Experience working in both the public and private sectors is highly desirable. 5) Strong attention to detail and ability to contribute to complex projects. (1) Ability to work effectively on a remote basis, supporting people and teams with whom you have remote interaction only. (4) Ability to contribute to the project delivery under minimum supervision. (5) Ability to manage middle sized projects with budget management under supervision. (6) Provide specialist services to operational line or project team. (7) Ability to solve non-routine problems on a case-by-case/project basis. (11) Ability to manage small projects if delegated by upper levels. (1) Fluency in English (2) Knowledge of French language is an asset (4) Good knowledge of MS Teams, Excel and SharePoint (6) Knowledge of and experience using online travel booking tools for organisations (COMPENSATION OFFERED: The offer made to the selected candidate will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history. Fixed term contract, which will be renewable based on performance and the project's duration. Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. 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