Job DescriptionAbout Us NAt YODA, we believe compassion should be operational, scalable, and world-class.

NFor 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.

NWe are now looking for anexceptional Executive Assistant & Analyst to work directly with the Founder's Office.

NThis is not a conventional assistant role.

NThis 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 NThe 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.

NYou will work across philanthropy, operations, fundraising, partnerships, brand, finance, and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities Founder's Office Management N

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- Manage Founder's calendar, meetings, travel, and strategic priorities
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- Prepare meeting briefs,agendas, notes, and follow-up trackers
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- Prioritise inbound communication and ensure timely action
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- Act as a gatekeeper while maintaining warmth and professionalism
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- Anticipate needs beforethey arise
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Strategy & Analysisn N
- Build presentations, dashboards, reports, and decision memos
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- Analyse operational metrics:
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- rescues
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- adoptions
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- sterilisations
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- donor performance
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- fundraising campaigns
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- CSR pipeline
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- Conduct research on:
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- grants
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- corporate partnerships
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- policy developments
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- global best practices in animal welfare
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Project Managementn N




- Track cross-functional initiatives end-to-end
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- Coordinate with vets, operations teams, finance, legal, marketing, CSR partners, and external consultants
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- Maintain accountabilitytrackers and ensure deadlines are met
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Communication & Stakeholder Management Nn
- Draft qualified emails, speeches, presentations, proposals, and internal notes
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- Interface with donors, board members, corporate leaders, government stakeholders, and partners
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- Maintain high confidentiality and diplomacy
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Special ProjectsnExamples:

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- New clinic launches
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- CSR partnerships
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- Fundraising campaigns
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- Brand collaborations
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- Merchandise/lifestyle ventures
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- Technology and AI adoption initiatives
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Ideal Candidatenn
- 3–8 years experience in Founder's Office, CEO Office, consulting, investment, startups, philanthropy, or strategy roles
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- Exceptional written andverbal English
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- Strong analytical ability
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- Highly organised with obsessive attention to detail
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- Strong PowerPoint / Excel / Google Workspace skills
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- Ability to handle ambiguity and multiple priorities
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- Emotionally mature, discreet, calm under pressure
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- Genuine love for animals and purpose-driven work
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Bonus If You Havenn
- Experience with NGOs or CSR
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- Financial modelling or consulting background
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- Experience with CRM, dashboards, AI tools, or project management software
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- Social media / storytelling capabilities
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LocationnMumbai (with travel as needed)

What Success Looks Like NWithin 12 months, you have become:

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- the Founder's most trusted operator
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- a driver of execution, not just coordination
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- someone who helps scalecompassion into measurable impact
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📌 Executive Assistant & Analyst, Founders Office (Alibag)
🏢 Youth Organization in Defence of Animals (YODA)
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