Deputy Director - International Division

We are looking for:

Qualification

• Education:Postgraduate degree in International Business, Economics, MBA, MBE, or Public Policy

• Industry Exposure: Prior experience in trade bodies, government agencies, or multilateral organizations will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Will lead strategic efforts aimed at enhancing India's global footprint, fostering international cooperation, and promoting the interests of Indian industries within a broader context of foreign policy.

• Work with Indian missions abroad, counterpart chambers, industry and others to plan and execute outbound and inbound delegations.

• Work closely with Government stakeholders to lead business forums for inbound and outbound delegations, Heads of States visits, trade negotiations, etc.

• Manage and grow ASSOCHAM's lobal network of stakeholders, including international institutions, multilateral agencies, think tanks, and universities, to advocate for industry positions on national and global policy and economic issues.

• Drive revenue generation, team management, and relationship management with all stakeholders.

• Keep abreast of international business and geopolitical developments to drive content creation for Indian industry members about impact on Indian trade and identification of opportunities.

People Management

• Inclusiveness, delegation, goal / task orientation, Prioritization, and managing career aspirations of team members

• Ensuring significant contribution being made by all team members.

• Contributing towards their productivity and performance.

Soft Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships across cultures

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Networking with Government and industry stakeholders

• Advanced Analytical & IT Skills

• Experience in executing cross-functional projects

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Interpersonal skills

• Process Orientation, with focus on quality and deadline orientation

• People Management/ team management

• Ethics and professional integrity

• Innovative and creative thinking

• Thought Leadership