Secretary – Southern Regional Office (SRO)

About Indian Chemical Council (ICC): ICC is the apex national body representing all sectors of the chemical & Petrochemical industry in India. ICC works closely with industry, government, and international organizations to promote the growth, safety, and sustainability of the chemical & Petrochemical sector.

About the Role:

ICC is looking for an energetic and motivated young professional with knowledge of the chemical industry to manage its Southern Region Office. The role involves engaging with key stakeholders increasing ICC's members in southern region, coordinating industry-related initiatives for benefit of members in southern region, executing activities and conducting various events including summits, seminars , webinars, meetings that support the growth of the chemical and petrochemical industry in the Southern Region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strengthen membership engagement and development in the Southern Region by inducting new member companies in southern region.
• Liaise with ICC members, industry leaders, government departments, and other stakeholders in the Southern Region.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute seminars, workshops, training programs, and networking events.
• Facilitate industry advocacy by collecting member inputs, preparing briefs, and communicating regional concerns to the Head Office.
• Maintain effective communication between SRO and ICC’s Head Office for smooth operations.
• Handling all matters related to administration, financials and secretarial functions related to southern region office.
• Prepare event reports, meeting minutes, presentations, and official correspondence of all the activities conducted in southern region and communicate same to ICC's Head Office.
• Support policy dialogues, industry committees, and special projects.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate/Postgraduate preferably in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline (MBA/PG in Management preferred).
• At least 02 years of experience in the chemical industry or an industry association.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and networking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with digital collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Key Attributes:

• Multitasking, Energetic, proactive, and self-driven.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to travel across the Southern Region for ICC activities.