Job Description About Usn At YODA, we believe compassion should be operational, scalable, and world-class.
n For over two decades, YODA has worked at the frontlines of animal rescue, rehabilitation, sterilisation, adoption, education, and advocacy—building a future where every animal is treated with dignity.
n We are now looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant & Analyst to work directly with the Founder's Office.
n This is not a conventional assistant role.
n This role is for someone who can bring structure to vision, turn ideas into execution, and help build one of India's most respected animal welfare institutions.
Role n The Executive Assistant & Analyst will serve as a strategic extension of the Founder—managing priorities, driving projects, analysing data, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring flawless execution across key initiatives.
n You will work across philanthropy, operations, fundraising, partnerships, brand, finance, and strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities Founder's Office Managementn n Manage Founder's calendar, meetings, travel, and strategic priorities
n Prepare meeting briefs, agendas, notes, and follow-up trackers
n Prioritise inbound communication and ensure timely action
n Act as a gatekeeper while maintaining warmth and professionalism
n Anticipate needs before they arise
n Strategy & Analysisn n Build presentations, dashboards, reports, and decision memos
n Analyse operational metrics:
n rescues
n adoptions
n sterilisations
n donor performance
n fundraising campaigns
n CSR pipeline
n Conduct research on:
n grants
n corporate partnerships
n policy developments
n global best practices in animal welfare




n Project Managementn n Track cross-functional initiatives end-to-end
n Coordinate with vets, operations teams, finance, legal, marketing, CSR partners, and external consultants
n Maintain accountability trackers and ensure deadlines are met
n Communication & Stakeholder Managementn n Draft professional emails, speeches, presentations, proposals, and internal notes
n Interface with donors, board members, corporate leaders, government stakeholders, and partners
n Maintain high confidentiality and diplomacy
n Special Projectsn Examples:
n n New clinic launches
n CSR partnerships
n Fundraising campaigns
n Brand collaborations
n Merchandise/lifestyle ventures
n Technology and AI adoption initiatives
n Ideal Candidaten n 3–8 years experience in Founder's Office, CEO Office, consulting, investment, startups, philanthropy, or strategy roles
n Exceptional written and verbal English
n Strong analytical ability
n Highly organised with obsessive attention to detail
n Solid PowerPoint / Excel / Google Workspace skills
n Ability to handle ambiguity and multiple priorities
n Emotionally mature, discreet, calm under pressure
n Genuine love for animals and purpose-driven work
n Bonus If You Haven n Experience with NGOs or CSR
n Financial modelling or consulting background
n Experience with CRM, dashboards, AI tools, or project management software
n Social media / storytelling capabilities
n Locationn Mumbai (with travel as needed)
What Success Looks Liken Within 12 months, you have become:
n n the Founder's most trusted operator
n a driver of execution, not just coordination
n someone who helps scale compassion into measurable impact
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📌 Executive Assistant & Analyst, Founders Office (Raigarh)
🏢 Youth Organization in Defence of Animals (YODA)
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