Executive Assistant & Analyst, Founders Office

About Us

At YODA, we believe compassion should be operational, scalable, and world-class.For over two decades, YODA has worked at the frontlines of animal rescue, rehabilitation, sterilisation, adoption, education, and advocacy-building a future where every animal is treated with dignity.We are now looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant & Analyst to work directly with the Founder's Office.This is not a conventional assistant role.This role is for someone who can bring structure to vision, turn ideas into execution, and help build one of India's most respected animal welfare institutions.

Role The Executive Assistant & Analyst will serve as a strategic extension of the Founder-managing priorities, driving projects, analysing data, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring flawless execution across key initiatives.

You will work across philanthropy, operations, fundraising, partnerships, brand, finance, and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

Founder's Office ManagementManage Founder's calendar, meetings, travel, and strategic prioritiesPrepare meeting briefs, agendas, notes, and follow-up trackersPrioritise inbound communication and ensure timely actionAct as a gatekeeper while maintaining warmth and professionalismAnticipate needs before they arise

Strategy & AnalysisBuild presentations, dashboards, reports, and decision memosAnalyse operational metrics:rescuesadoptionssterilisationsdonor performancefundraising campaignsCSR pipelineConduct research on:grantscorporate partnershipspolicy developmentsglobal best practices in animal welfare

Project ManagementTrack cross-functional initiatives end-to-endCoordinate with vets, operations teams, finance, legal, marketing, CSR partners, and external consultantsMaintain accountability trackers and ensure deadlines are met

Communication & Stakeholder ManagementDraft professional emails, speeches, presentations, proposals, and internal notesInterface with donors, board members, corporate leaders, government stakeholders, and partnersMaintain high confidentiality and diplomacy

Special ProjectsExamples:New clinic launchesCSR partnershipsFundraising campaignsBrand collaborationsMerchandise/lifestyle venturesTechnology and AI adoption initiatives

Ideal Candidate3-8 years experience in Founder's Office, CEO Office, consulting, investment, startups, philanthropy, or strategy rolesExceptional written and verbal EnglishStrong analytical abilityHighly organised with obsessive attention to detailStrong PowerPoint / Excel / Google Workspace skillsAbility to handle ambiguity and multiple prioritiesEmotionally mature, discreet, calm under pressureGenuine love for animals and purpose-driven work

Bonus If You HaveExperience with NGOs or CSRFinancial modelling or consulting backgroundExperience with CRM, dashboards, AI tools, or project management softwareSocial media / storytelling capabilities

LocationMumbai (with travel as needed)

What Success Looks LikeWithin 12 months, you have become:the Founder's most trusted operatora driver of execution, not just coordinationsomeone who helps scale compassion into measurable impact