Senior Manager Entrepreneurship

Job Description:

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.