Assistant Secretary General

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Reports to:

Location:

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Government – Central and states
• Businesses/Industry
• Embassies, Research organisations, other Chambers.
• Overseas stakeholders

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

REVENUE GENERATION: THROUGH PROJECTS, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND EVENTS.

• Ability to launch social media marketing campaigns
• Ability to generate sponsorships from corporate sector
• Ability to create & manage promotions to increase foot falls in events
• 1-2 major event every year (flagship events)
• Prioritise research through paid projects

POLICY DEVELOPMENT & ADVOCACY/RESEARCH & REPORT CREATION

• Ability to decide areas for policy changes through interaction with members
• Ability to manage multiple projects around policy advocacy
• Ability to identify emerging Indian and global trends, in relevant domains.
• Ability to understand advanced contemporary business issues
• Pursue representations /memorandum to the government and to get them resolved
• WTO and free trade agreements related surveys/research

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Inclusiveness, delegation, goal / task orientation, Prioritization, and managing career aspirations of team members
• Ensuring significant contribution being made by all team members.
• Contributing towards their productivity and performance.

COUNCIL MANAGEMENT (Sector, State, International councils)

• Membership – To strengthen ASSOCHAM Industry reach, appoint members, while retaining current members.
• Ensure financial viability of the Councils.
• Relationship management with members
• Carrying out research, policy advocacy and projects under aegis of the Councils
• Councils are a group of industry/corporate sector members engaging with the organisation on policy advocacy, research, events and government interactions.

SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Self-Motivated, high energy levels
• Entrepreneurial Zeal
• Networking & Relationship Management Skills
• Ability to thrive in unstructured, uncertain situations
• Interpersonal skills
• Process Orientation, with focus on quality and deadline orientation
• People Management/ team management
• Ethics and professional integrity
• Innovative and creative thinking
• Thought Leadership

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Advanced Analytical & IT Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (spoken & written)
• Excellent Presentation And Facilitation Skills