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 Management

Manage Founder’s calendar, meetings, travel, and strategic priorities Prepare meeting briefs, agendas, notes, and follow-up trackers Prioritise inbound communication and ensure timely action Act as a gatekeeper while maintaining warmth and professionalism Anticipate needs before they arise

Strategy & Analysis

Build presentations, dashboards, reports, and decision memos Analyse operational metrics: rescues adoptions sterilisations donor performance fundraising campaigns CSR pipeline Conduct research on: grants corporate partnerships policy developments global best practices in animal welfare

Project Management

Track cross-functional initiatives end-to-end Coordinate with vets, operations teams, finance, legal, marketing, CSR partners, and external consultants Maintain accountability trackers and ensure deadlines are met

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Draft professional emails, speeches, presentations, proposals, and internal notes Interface with donors, board members, corporate leaders, government stakeholders, and partners Maintain high confidentiality and diplomacy

Special Projects

Examples:

New clinic launches CSR partnerships Fundraising campaigns Brand collaborations Merchandise/lifestyle ventures Technology and AI adoption initiatives

Ideal Candidate

3–8 years experience in Founder’s Office, CEO Office, consulting, investment, startups, philanthropy, or strategy roles Exceptional written and verbal English Strong analytical ability Highly organised with obsessive attention to detail Strong Power Point / Excel / Google Workspace skills Ability to handle ambiguity and multiple priorities Emotionally mature, discreet, calm under pressure Genuine love for animals and purpose-driven work

Bonus If You Have

Experience with NGOs or CSR Financial modelling or consulting background Experience with CRM, dashboards, AI tools, or project management software Social media / storytelling capabilities

Location

Mumbai (with travel as needed)

What Success Looks Like

Within 12 months, you have become:

the Founder’s most trusted operator a driver of execution, not just coordination someone who helps scale compassion into measurable impact