Chief of Staff

Position: Chief of Staff

Location: New Delhi

Role Overview

The Chief of Staff will serve as the principal strategic advisor and operational partner to the top management, ensuring the Executive Office functions with precision, discipline, and strategic coherence. This role demands the ability to manage rapidly evolving priorities, synthesise complex information, and support high-level decision-making.

The incumbent will be responsible for orchestrating cross-functional coordination, maintaining executive focus on critical priorities, and managing interactions with senior stakeholders across government, regulatory bodies, and corporate domains. Success in this role requires exceptional judgement, organisational acumen, and the ability to operate with strategic insight and operational excellence along with stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Office Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless coordination of meetings, briefings, follow-ups, and confidential communication.
• Prioritisation & Gatekeeping: Filter information, requests, and decisions reaching the top management; ensure only high-impact and time-critical matters receive immediate attention.
• Stakeholder & Government Relations: Build and manage strong relationships with ministers, regulatory authorities, senior bureaucrats, corporate leaders, and global partners; represent the senior leadership professionally in high-level engagements.
• Strategic Support & Analysis: Prepare briefs, conduct background research, analyse complex issues, and provide recommendations to support rapid strategic decision-making.
• Communication & Coordination: Draft communication, manage internal/external correspondence, and ensure timely flow of information across teams and partners.
• Crisis & Issue Management: Identify risks early, respond to urgent matters, and support during high-pressure situations.
• Confidential Matters Handling: Manage sensitive negotiations, and confidential documents with utmost discretion.
• Project & Task Oversight: Monitor key initiatives, ensure progress tracking, follow up with teams.

Skill-Based Requirements

• Exceptional communication (written & verbal) and diplomatic skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and ability to synthesise complex information.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to manage sensitive situations.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills; ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, documentation, reporting, and professional communications.

Educational Qualification

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Public Policy, Science, Management, Economics, International Relations, or related fields.

Experience:

Minimum 8 years of progressive experience supporting senior leadership or managing high-stakes corporate/government engagements.

Proven experience in:

• Executive Office or Chief of Staff roles
• Corporate strategy, public policy, or regulatory affairs
• Government liaison or stakeholder management
• High-pressure decision-making environments

Preferred Background

Former Chief of Staff, Strategy Lead, Senior Business Analyst, or professionals with experience in government liaison, corporate strategy, or regulatory affairs.

How to Apply: You can send your CV to tripti.patra@teri.res.in by 15th December 2025 with a subject line : Application for the position of Chief of Staff

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person