Executive Assistant - Kolkata, India

The Need

To carry out our mission to the best of our abilities, IJM Kolkata is seeking to hire an Executive Assistant experienced in detailed record-keeping and characterized by excellence in administrative capacities.  In this position you will provide administrative support and assist the Field Office Director in day to day operations. This position is based in Kolkata, West Bengal and may require some travel throughout India.  This position reports to the Field Office Director.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Field Office Director’s schedule, update his calendar accordingly and assist in preparing presentations.
• Draft, prepare, distribute and follow up with various correspondences.
• Conduct research and prepare statistical reports.  Maintain relevant databases.
• Review documents, records and forms for accuracy, completeness and conformance to applicable policies.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records, files and casework materials.

Required Skills and Experience

• Relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or beyond.
• Excellent knowledge of written and oral English.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite Software, and Windows XP.
• Organized with meticulous attention to detail.

Critical Qualities

• Mature Christian faith.
• Attention to detail and disciplined with priorities.
• Personable and mature judgment.
• Professional presentation in demeanor, written and oral communication.
• Works well under stress with sustained positive attitude.
• Strong ethic of service and a passion for IJM’s goals.

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The Mission

International Justice Mission is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM lawyers, investigators and aftercare professionals work with local officials to ensure immediate victim rescue and aftercare, to prosecute perpetrators and to promote functioning public justice systems.