Associate - Dignified Jobs Accelerator Upaya Social Ventures Associate - Dignified Jobs Accelerator
Time Commitment:
Full-time, with occasional evening meetings with our US colleagues is required throughout the year Position Summary:
The DJA is run in collaboration with strategic and program partners.
We are seeking a dynamic, self-starter to drive the programs activities and partner management across multiple programs. This exciting opportunity involves working on scouting, selections and program implementation. You ll also have an opportunity to learn how to design capacity building programs and work with social businesses. This position involves coordinating with various internal and external program partners and other stakeholders to meet the desired outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
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Building a strong pipeline of businesses as per program theme or in alignment with Upaya s focus areas
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Identifying and driving outreach efforts with relevant ecosystem partners
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Coordinating with the Communications team to develop collaterals and outreach documents
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Exploring new channels and avenues for outreach and brand visibility amongst entrepreneurs, investors and funders
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Ensure seamless execution of program(s) in alignment with defined objectives and outcomes
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Plan and deliver workshops and sessions through the course of the program. This includes managing logistics, coordinating with cohort entrepreneurs and following-up where necessary
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Build strong relationships with cohort founders and ensure a positive, value-driven experience in their engagement with Upaya
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Coordinate with external facilitators and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of the sessions
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Liaison between the cohort and the Communications team to deliver on content and collaterals
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Create documents and other collateral relevant to the program
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Be the liaison between Upaya and program partners. This includes managing all communications, expectations and activities as per the scope of the program
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Coordinate with program partners throughout the program duration to ensure deliverables to the cohort
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Support and drive any other workshops and events conducted for the cohort and other entrepreneurs in the Upaya network
Experience, Qualifications Skills:
We are looking for a mission- and culture-aligned professional with 4 - 8 years of relevant experience, including exposure to program management, working with founders, or within incubation, acceleration, or impact investing programs. The ideal candidate is purpose-driven, highly organized, and demonstrates strong ownership, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and drive outcomes.
Graduates / postgraduates with relevant degrees and experience are welcome to apply.
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Required prior experience of working in incubation/accelerator programs, with impact driven / social businesses
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Demonstrated experience in program/project management and liasoning with multiple stakeholders
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A background in finance and/or management, an understanding of business models and the social business ecosystem
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Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal language
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Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, self-motivated environment
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Great at execution and demonstrated ability of building and managing relationships
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Highly organized, attention to detail and an ability to prioritize and multitask
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Willingness to adapt and execute based on changing needs
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Proficient in MS Office and/or Google docs applications
Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter (maximum one page, font size 11) outlining their interest in the role, one social business or entrepreneur that inspires them (and why) and why they believe they are a strong fit for the position.
Application for Associate - Dignified Jobs Accelerator
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Upaya Social Ventures:
Upaya s award-winning impact-first model seeks out and supports oft-overlooked companies creating work that is safe, stable, inclusive, and rewarding generating a transformative impact on families, communities, and economies.
Till date, Upaya has accelerated 134 companies, and the portfolio of 40 companies have created over 50,000 dignified jobs across India.
