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Programme Assistant – Technology Vertical

Observer Research Foundation (ORF), Current Delhi, invites applications for the position of a Programme Assistant within its Technology Vertical. This role supports the vertical's programmatic and convening agenda in various technology-policy areas such as the intersection of technology and geopolitics, international technology partnerships, AI diffusion, digital transformation, biotechnology, quantum technologies, digital public infrastructure, biotechnology and data governance amongst other critical and emerging technology topics.

The Programme Assistant will support the vertical's events and programmatic operations, working closely with the team to ensure smooth planning and execution of convenings, logistics, and team activities.

This is an entry-level position, well suited for candidates at the start of their career in programme and events coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Support coordination of events including roundtables, workshops, conferences, and international dialogues,



assisting with invitations, registrations, logistics, and communications.
Support outreach and correspondence with speakers, participants, and other external stakeholders.
Assist with travel and logistics arrangements for visiting speakers and participants, including ticketing and accommodation support.
Assist in preparing briefing materials and agendas, and support post-event documentation including notes and minutes, tracking follow-up actions.
Maintain and update databases of stakeholders, speakers, and partners.
Support basic expense tracking and documentation related to events and programme activities.
Assist the communications team with social media updates and outreach related to events and publications.
Provide administrative support to the team, including scheduling meetings and on-ground event management.
Support stakeholder and partnership management with vendors, funders and knowledge partners.
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📌 Programme Assistant – Technology Vertical (India)
🏢 Sustainable Finance in the Indo-Pacific Development Network (SUFIP DN)
📍 India