We are in search of a dynamic and seasoned professional to fill the role of Senior Manager - Entrepreneurship Promotion. This pivotal position requires adept leadership to drive and oversee enterprise promotion initiatives, focusing on in-depth knowledge of the rural entrepreneurship ecosystem and delivering impactful services.
Responsibilities:
- Spearhead the planning, execution, and supervision of activities aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and livelihood development in rural India.
- Supervise the design and execution of capacity-building endeavours for entrepreneurs and small-scale enterprises, with a focus on promoting sustainable growth and innovation.
- Formulate and implement tools and processes to bolster the impact of livelihood development programs.
- Offer guidance and assistance to field staff and partners in executing enterprise support initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Cultivate and sustain robust relationships with stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, community leaders, and institutions such as CLFs.
- Monitor project progress and outcomes, generating regular reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with market players to ensure convergence of rural entrepreneurs businesses.
- Remain abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging opportunities in the entrepreneurship development sector, incorporating pertinent insights into program planning and execution.
- Develop programs and secure funding for enterprise development projects.
- Support the knowledge and learning team in capturing, documenting, and disseminating insights gleaned from on-the-ground experiences.
- Engage in business development and fundraising efforts for rural enterprise development projects.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior colleagues while overseeing field teams.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Post Graduate in Rural Management / Social Science / Economics or MBA equivalent in Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline.
- 4 - 8 years of relevant experience in the entrepreneurship development sector, demonstrating a successful track record of managing livelihood development projects in rural India.
- Proficiency in entrepreneurship promotion, with a demonstrated ability to oversee complex projects and ensure prompt and high-quality service delivery.
- Sound acumen in business management, encompassing budgeting, financial management, and risk assessment.
- Prior experience in bottom-of-the-pyramid marketing and managing multi-stakeholder partnerships is highly advantageous.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, enabling the cultivation and maintenance of relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
- Fluency in English and Hindi is essential; proficiency in additional regional languages is a plus.
- Aptitude for learning, unlearning, and relearning innovative concepts pertinent to rural entrepreneurship and bottom-of-the-pyramid marketing strategies
