Job Description

About Organization:

Development Alternatives (DA), the world's first social enterprise dedicated to sustainable development, is a research and action organization striving to deliver socially equitable, environmentally sound and economically scalable development outcomes. Our green technology innovations for habitat, water, energy, and waste management, which deliver basic needs and generate sustainable livelihoods, have reduced poverty and rejuvenated natural ecosystems in the most backward regions of India.

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 endeavors 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:

• Postgraduate 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.

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