Operations Associate/ Senior Operations Associate, India

Title: Operations Associate/ Senior Operations Associate, India
Location: India (remote). Candidates must have existing authorization to work in India; PxD is unable to sponsor visas for this role.
Salary: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, and the local labor market in India
Position: Full-time
Application Deadline: 25 October 2026, 5 pm IST (applications may be reviewed as they are submitted)

About The Role:

PxD is hiring an Operations Associate/ Senior Operations Associate to support our growing team in India by managing key operational functions, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, travel logistics, and event management. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role for someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and is energized by the challenge of keeping multiple moving pieces organized as the organization scales.

You will coordinate recruitment logistics, support new hires through onboarding, conduct reference checks, manage travel arrangements, and organize events and workshops — working closely with PxD's teams, vendors, and service providers to keep operations efficient and responsive as we grow.

The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities without letting anything slip. You'll balance structure with flexibility, and bring strong communication skills to work effectively across internal teams, candidates, and external partners.

We're hiring for this role at either the Operations Associate or Senior Operations Associate level. The specific level will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience, demonstrated seniority, and scope of past responsibilities. 

Responsibilities:
This role will evolve; below are the key initial areas of focus.

• Coordinate recruitment - scheduling interviews, managing candidate communications, and liaising with hiring managers for a smooth, timely process.
• Coordinate onboarding for new hires, including documentation, equipment/access setup, and general support.
• Manage staff travel logistics, including bookings, itineraries, visas/permits, and on-the-ground arrangements for field and program travel.
• Support planning and execution of events (workshops, donor meetings, offsites), including venue, vendor, and on-site logistics.
• Source and manage local vendors and service providers, ensuring contracts and agreements meet local regulatory requirements.
• Oversee office/facilities needs and internal tools administration (access, licenses, subscriptions, equipment).
• Maintain and improve operational systems and documentation (trackers, checklists, logs, vendor agreements, program files) to increase efficiency as the program grows.
• Flag operational challenges and loop in the right internal teams or advisors to resolve them.
• Act as a point of coordination between candidates, new hires, consultants, partners, and cross-functional teams, handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Contribute to process improvements as PxD's India operations mature.
• Perform other duties as assigned, in line with the evolving needs of the program.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree, diploma, or equivalent professional experience, ideally in business administration, human resources, or a related field.
• Proven experience in operations, HR-adjacent, or administrative roles.
• Good working knowledge of administrative and operational practices in an Indian context, including familiarity with local vendor, travel, and regulatory/compliance norms (e.g., visas, contracts).
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.
• Dynamic and self-directed, with the ability to shift quickly between priorities and take initiative without needing extensive direction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate confidently across candidates, staff, vendors, and partners.
• Comfortable using operations, HR, and project management tools (e.g., applicant tracking systems, scheduling platforms, travel booking tools); familiarity with tools like BambooHR or similar HRIS platforms is a plus.
• Adaptable and resilient, comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment, and willing to "roll up sleeves" across operational, administrative, and logistical functions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information — including HR, vendor, and program-related data — with discretion and professionalism.
• Proven ability to identify and implement operational improvements, streamline processes, and build scalable systems (e.g., trackers, checklists, documentation) as an organization grows.

About Precision Development (PxD):

PxD is a rapidly scaling global nonprofit working with governments across Africa and Asia to close the last-mile gap in smallholder farming. We deliver evidence-based information and tools — from timely farming and weather guidance to climate-resilient inputs — that millions of farmers use to improve their lives. In the last 12 months alone, we reached over 60 million farmers at a cost of just $0.47 per farmer per year, with our flagship program in India delivering a benefit-cost ratio of 12:1–19:1.

Operating in Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, and beyond, the majority of our team is based in our program countries, working directly alongside government partners and farming communities toward our goal of improving the lives of 100 million farmers by 2030.

How To Apply:

To apply, please visit the PxD website and complete the online application form, including your CV, cover letter, and brief responses to the screening questions. Applications may be reviewed as they are submitted. The final deadline to apply is 25 October 2026, 5 pm IST.

In line with our values, we evaluate candidates on merit alone, without regard to gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, disability, caste, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We offer flexible working arrangements to support your wellbeing. Personal data provided is used for recruitment purposes only.