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Programme Assistant – Technology Vertical Observer Research Foundation (ORF), New Delhi, invites applications for the position of 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 in preparing briefing materials and meeting agenda, and support post-event documentation including notes and minutes, tracking follow-up actions.
- Maintain and update databases of stakeholders, speakers, and partners.
- Support event and conference design and agenda curation.
- Support basic expense tracking and documentation related to events and programme activities.
- Provide administrative support to the team, including scheduling meetings and on-ground event management.




- Collaborate with ORF's internal stakeholders such as communications, development, forums and operations teams as needed to ensure programs and events are delivered as planned.

Qualifications

- Have completed an undergraduation degree in any subject, preferably in Public Policy, International Relations, Economics with a keen interest in Tech policy. Candidates currently pursuing their undergraduation (any year) will not be considered.
- Up to 2 years of relevant experience; internships or academic experience involving event coordination, programme support, or administrative work will be considered as skilled experience.
- Strong organizational abilities, with proven capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GSuite and Outlook.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- A positive, can-do attitude with the flexibility to take on a range of administrative and programmatic tasks.
- Familiarity with or interest in technology policy is desirable.

Terms And Application Process This is a full-time, entry-level position based in the New Delhi office of ORF, with remuneration commensurate with experience. To apply, please submit your latest CV, cover letter (max 1 page, addressing fit for the role), and one relevant writing sample (800-1200 words) to [email protected] with the email subject ‘Application for Programme Assistant: Technology Vertical_Candidate Name’.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Due to a high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to your application.

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