Job Description:

About Development Alternatives Group

Development Alternatives (DA) is a premier social enterprise pioneering sustainable development solutions since 1982. Headquartered in New Delhi, the mission of the Development Alternatives Group is to promote inclusive, equitable, and resilient national development by creating sustainable livelihoods at scale. Through integrated clean technology solutions, micro-enterprise development, and collaborative institutional ecosystems, DA bridges practice and policy, working with partners to catalyse large-scale action towards poverty eradication and environmental regeneration.

DA’s work addresses the three interconnected crises of our time, Jobs, Resources, and Climate through impact across three core areas, Livelihood Security & Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy and Climate Change & Ecosystem Restoration.

These goals are advanced through nine interlinked programmes: Women’s Economic Empowerment, Inclusive Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Greening of Industry, Sustainable Urban Ecosystems, Natural Ecosystem Restoration, Resource Access and Equity, Clean Technology Enterprises, Community Resource Management, and Local Institutions & SDG Action.

With a multidisciplinary team of over 120 professionals committed to innovation and impact, DA has consistently demonstrated the ability to identify critical development challenges and design effective, scalable solutions.

Over the past four decades, Development Alternatives has positively impacted the lives of more than 20 million people, building pathways for sustainable and inclusive growth.

For more information about organisation, please visit www.devalt.org 

Context and Role

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day office administration and operational requirements for SEG.
• Provide administrative support for printing, scanning, invoice processing, and routine documentation.
• Execute general administrative tasks to ensure smooth and efficient group operations.
• Maintain accurate records through data entry, filing, document preparation, and systematic documentation.
• Manage inventory, stock-taking, and issuance of stationery and other office supplies.
• Maintain and update records of agreements, office supplies, and administrative assets.
• Coordinate and facilitate administrative and operational requirements for the CEO’s office.
• Handle banking-related errands and operational activities to support team requirements.
• Facilitate effective inter- and intra-departmental coordination and liaison to address group requirements promptly.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in related disciplines.
• 2-4 years of experience in office management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel if required.

How to Apply?

Please submit your updated curriculum vitae (CV), including 200 words cover letter explaining why you think you are suitable for the job of “Office Assistant - SEG”.

Applications can be e-mailed to careers@devalt.org. The last date to submit your application is
08 November 2026 with subject Job Application – “Office Assistant - SEG”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our Mission

To create models that generate sustainable livelihoods in large numbers.

Our Vision

A world where every citizen can live a secure, healthy and fulfilling life, in harmony with nature.