Company Secretary

Industree Foundation drives regenerative economic transformation for India's most vulnerable women by enabling them to build and scale self-owned collective enterprises. The organization focuses on sustainable natural fiber and regenerative agricultural value chains, including banana, bamboo, and non-timber forest produce, and connects women producers to markets for natural, biodegradable products. Through 35 for-profit women's collectives and 4 producer companies, Industree supplies sustainable homewares and apparel to major global retailers, supported by an ecosystem that provides upskilling, capital, and digital tools. Industree has already impacted 500,000 lives and facilitated cumulative market access of over USD 58 million, with a strong focus on equity, gender, and climate. Its work helps women secure livelihoods close to home, gain economic and social agency, and become resilient, climate-positive agents of change in their communities.

Role Description

The Company Secretary will oversee statutory compliance, corporate governance, and legal administration for Industree Foundation's entities and collectives. This full-time, on-site role based in Itanagar Tehsil involves organizing board and committee meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, maintaining statutory registers and records, and ensuring timely filings with regulatory authorities. The role includes drafting and reviewing legal and corporate documents, supporting the incorporation and structuring of producer companies and collectives, and advising leadership on corporate governance standards and regulatory changes. The Company Secretary will coordinate with auditors, legal counsel, and internal teams, support policy development and risk management, and help ensure that operations remain aligned with Industree's mission, compliance obligations, and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong company secretarial and corporate governance skills, including experience with board processes, statutory records, and compliance frameworks.
• Candidates should possess legal and regulatory compliance skills, including familiarity with Indian corporate, NGO, and producer company laws, and experience in drafting and reviewing legal documentation.
• Candidates should possess financial and administrative oversight skills, including comfort with regulatory filings, coordination with auditors, and basic understanding of financial statements.
• Candidates should possess communication and stakeholder management skills, including clear written and verbal communication, the ability to prepare reports and minutes, and effective coordination with internal and external partners.
• Candidates should possess organizational and analytical skills, including attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and capacity to interpret and implement regulatory changes.
• Professional qualification as Company Secretary (CS) from ICSI, or equivalent relevant certification, is highly desirable; a degree in Law, Commerce, or Business Administration is an advantage.
• Experience working with social enterprises, NGOs, or organizations engaged in community development, sustainability, or women's economic empowerment is beneficial.