1. POSITION VACANT: Program Manager- Women Economic Empowerment - Access to Market, The Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME), Bangalore 2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND: The Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship ( GAME ) is an alliance of partners unleashing the job creation potential of every entrepreneur in India. GAME believes that for India to prosper (" Viksit Bharat "), the proliferation of viksit locations is essential. A key component of such locations is a healthy entrepreneurship ecosystem that supports the creation of widespread and decentralized entrepreneurship—Mass Entrepreneurship—resulting in distributed jobs, livelihoods, and prosperity. Through action driven coalitions around key themes such as ease of doing ‘small’ business, access to finance, MSME acceleration and more, GAME hopes to develop an ecosystem that encourages and enables entrepreneurship. The alliance operates through partner organisations, across policy, civil society, academia, and the private sector generating fresh insights, opportunity zones, new ideas, innovative technologies, and scalable actions. GAME believes that solving hard problems requires collective effort, and the organization serves to guide and enable collective impact. For more information about GAME , please visit: https://massentrepreneurship.org/ 3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES: The Program Manager (PM) will lead Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) initiative under Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) , specifically focusing on enhancing women's access to markets. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and overseeing complex programs that drive tangible results in empowering women entrepreneurs and producers to effectively engage with and benefit from various market opportunities. The Program Manager will be responsible for providing technical leadership, managing project cycles, fostering partnerships, and ensuring the successful delivery of program objectives aligned with our organization's mission to create equitable economic opportunities for women. Key Job Responsibilities: A. Program Leadership & Strategy (30%): (1) Lead the strategic planning, design, and development of innovative programs focused on improving women's access to local, regional, and international markets; (2) Develop and refine program theories of change, logical frameworks, and implementation plans that are gender-transformative and market-driven; (3) Stay abreast of global best practices, research, and trends in WEE, market access, and value chain development, integrating relevant innovations into program design. B. Program Management & Implementation (40%): (1) Oversee the day-to-day management of WEE market access programs, ensuring timely and high-quality implementation against project work plans and budgets; (2) Manage project teams, including staff and consultants, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance management; (3) Ensure compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and local regulations; (4) Identify and mitigate program risks, developing contingency plans as needed; (5) Integrate monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks into all program phases, ensuring data-driven decision-making and adaptive management. C. Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement (15%): (1) Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including women's groups, government agencies, private sector entities, financial institutions, civil society organizations, and international development partners; (2) Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and collaborations that can leverage resources and amplify program impact; (3) Represent the organization in relevant forums, workshops, and conferences, advocating for WEE and market access issues. D. Capacity Building & Technical Assistance (10%): (1) Provide technical guidance and capacity building to program staff, partners, and beneficiaries on topics related to market analysis, business development, value chain integration, financial literacy, and gender-inclusive market strategies; (2) Develop and disseminate knowledge products, tools, and resources to support program implementation and broader learning E. Reporting & Communication (5%): (1) Prepare comprehensive program reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors, board members, and partners; (2) Ensure effective communication of program progress, challenges, and successes through various channels. 5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: Qualification: Applicants must have a postgraduate degree in International Development, Economics, Business Administration, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field. Experience: (1) A minimum of 8-10 years of progressive professional experience in program management within the international development sector, with a strong focus on women's economic empowerment and market systems development. (2) Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing market access interventions for women, including value chain analysis, business linkages, access to finance, and trade facilitation. (3) Proven experience managing large-scale, complex programs, including financial management, team leadership, and donor compliance. Skills and Competencies: (1) Strong understanding of gender analysis and gender-transformative approaches in economic development; (2) Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence diverse stakeholders; (3) Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to program geographies is a strong asset; (4) Ability to travel internationally as required (approximately 25-35%); (5) Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans; (6) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges; (7) Ability to work effectively in dynamic and fast-paced environments; (8) A strong commitment to achieving measurable results and impact; (9) Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively in diverse cultural contexts; (10) A passion for exploring new ideas and approaches to achieve impact. 6. COMPENSATION OFFERED: Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history. 7. LOCATION: Bangalore 8. REFERENCE: PM-WEE-AM-GAME 9. CONTACT INFORMATION: Team SAMS Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. 1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025 Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612 10. APPLICATION PROCESS: Eligible candidates interested in the position, are requested to apply using the link https://samsstc.com/Jobs/job-description/program-manager-women-economic-empowerment-access-to-market-the-global-alliance-for-mass-entrepreneurship-game-bangalore/122 at the earliest. Applicants are urged to apply immediately, as interviews with the promising candidates will start almost right away . Show more Show less

1. POSITION VACANT: Program Associate, The Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME), Bangalore, Full Time 2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND: The Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship ( GAME ) is an alliance of partners unleashing the job creation potential of every entrepreneur in India. GAME believes that for India to prosper (" Viksit Bharat "), the proliferation of viksit locations is essential. A key component of such locations is a healthy entrepreneurship ecosystem that supports the creation of widespread and decentralized entrepreneurship—Mass Entrepreneurship—resulting in distributed jobs, livelihoods, and prosperity. Through action driven coalitions around key themes such as ease of doing ‘small’ business, access to finance, MSME acceleration and more, GAME hopes to develop an ecosystem that encourages and enables entrepreneurship. The alliance operates through partner organisations, across policy, civil society, academia, and the private sector generating fresh insights, opportunity zones, new ideas, innovative technologies, and scalable actions. GAME believes that solving hard problems requires collective effort, and the organization serves to guide and enable collective impact. For more information about GAME , please visit: https://massentrepreneurship.org/ 3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Program Manager , the Program Associate (PA) will lead Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) initiative under Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) specifically focusing on enhancing women's access to markets. The Program Associate (PA) will play a crucial role in supporting the Program Manager and broader team in achieving program objectives, contributing to technical assistance, data management, and stakeholder coordination. Key Job Responsibilities: A. Program Support & Implementation (45%): (1) Provide comprehensive operational and technical support to the Program Manager and program team in the planning and implementation of WEE market access initiatives; (2) Assist in the development of detailed work plans, activity schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with program objectives and donor requirements; (3) Coordinate logistics for program activities, workshops, trainings, and meetings, both virtually and in-person; (4) Support the drafting and review of program documents, including proposals, reports, concept notes, and communication material; (5) Assist in identifying and onboarding consultants and partners and support their administrative needs. B. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (25%): (1) Contribute to the collection, analysis, and management of program data for monitoring, evaluation, and learning purposes; (2) Assist in tracking program indicators and targets, maintaining accurate records, and preparing regular progress updates; (3) Support the development and refinement of data collection tools and methodologies; (4) Help document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories from program implementation. C. Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Support (15%): (1) Assist in maintaining effective communication and coordination with key stakeholders, including women's groups, local partners, government representatives, and other development actors; (2) Support the organization of stakeholder meetings and events, preparing agendas and minutes; (3) Help identify potential new partnerships and opportunities for collaboration. D. Research & Knowledge Management (10%): (1) Conduct desk research on global best practices, innovative approaches, and emerging trends in WEE, market access, and related fields; (2) Support the development and dissemination of knowledge products, case studies, and policy briefs; (3) Maintain organized program files and documentation, ensuring easy accessibility for the team. E. Administrative & Financial Support (5%): (1) Process program-related invoices, expense reports, and financial documents in coordination with the finance team; (2) Provide general administrative support to the program team as needed. 5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: Qualification: Applicants must have a postgraduate degree in International Development, Economics, Business Administration, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field. Experience: (1) A minimum of 4-6 years of progressive professional experience in program support or program coordination within the international development sector, with exposure to women's economic empowerment and/or market systems development. (2) Familiarity with market access interventions, value chain analysis, business development, or financial inclusion is highly desirable. (3) Demonstrated experience in supporting project implementation, including budget monitoring and compliance. Skills and Competencies: (1) Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; (2) Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to program geographies is a strong asset. (3) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with data management tools. (4) Ability to travel internationally as required (approximately 15-20%). (5) Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision. (6) Strong collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively within a diverse team. (7) Ability to analyse information and contribute to problem-solving. (8) Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and work environments. (9) A genuine interest in empowering women and promoting equitable economic opportunities. (10) Ability to work respectfully and effectively across different cultural contexts. 6. COMPENSATION OFFERED: Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history. 7. LOCATION: Bangalore 8. REFERENCE: PA-LE-GAME 9. CONTACT INFORMATION: Team SAMS Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. 1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025 Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612 10. APPLICATION PROCESS: Eligible candidates interested in the position, are requested to apply using the link https://samsstc.com/Jobs/job-description/program-associate-the-global-alliance-for-mass-entrepreneurship-game-bangalore/123 at the earliest. Applicants are urged to apply immediately, as interviews with the promising candidates will start almost right away . Show more Show less