Assistant Director/Similar rank

ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) is the country’s oldest apex industry chamber, representing more than 450,000 corporate members across diverse sectors, with MSMEs as a key driver of growth. Knowledge-driven solutions and thought leadership are central to its mission for India’s future.
Role Description The Assistant Director role is a full-time, on-site position based in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh . The Assistant Director will support the planning and execution of industry forums, conferences, and stakeholder engagements, ensuring high-quality content, effective coordination, and timely delivery of activities. This role involves contributing to policy research and advocacy documents, preparing briefing notes and presentations, and assisting in the development of sector-specific reports and thought leadership publications. The Assistant Director will maintain relationships with member organizations, government bodies, and other partners, while helping to identify emerging industry trends and opportunities for new initiatives. The position also includes tracking project progress, managing timelines and documentation, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve strategic and operational goals.
Qualifications
Experience in stakeholder management, event or program coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.
Knowledge of Andhra Pradesh industry and economic landscape, particularly in areas such as Energy, Agri, digital economy and MSMEs.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
Relevant postgraduate or graduate degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field; prior work experience in industry bodies, consulting, or policy organizations is an advantage.
Comfort with using productivity tools (e.g., MS Office suite) and basic project management practices.
Knowledge of local language is a must
Any communication must be to hr@assocham.com. Please send your CV with a cover letter to HR HEAD at hr@assocham.com

Work arrangement
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