About Us:
Established in 2001, nasscom Foundation has been witness to the transformative power of technology for the last 20 years. Part of the nasscom ecosystem, we are the only not for profit outfit, representing the Indian Tech Industry. We remain rooted to our core philosophy of TechForGood, where our efforts are focused on unlocking the power of technology by creating access and opportunity for those who need it most. We work on helping people and institutions transform the way they tackle social and economic challenges through technology.
Our key areas of intervention, Digital literacy, Skilling and employability and Women entrepreneurship.
For more details, please visit https://nasscomfoundation.org/
Role:
Title:
LEAD - Women Entrepreneurship Program
Location:
Noida
Reports to:
Vice President, Programmes
Overview & Key Responsibilities:
NASSCOM Foundation has a strong focus to nurture entrepreneurship ecosystem to provide sustainable economic growth, especially involving women, youth and people with disabilities. We work towards equipping beneficiaries with multiple skill sets including digital and financial with a special focus on technology. Our vision is to build an inclusive and sustainable India by leveraging the capabilities and competencies of the IT industry.
The Foundation s Women Entrepreneurship vertical works to bridge the gender gaps and support in building and upskilling entrepreneurship ecosystem for rural nano women entrepreneurs in India, towards its goals of social transformation and impact through technology. The Foundation helps the donor organizations finalize various aspects of the CSR intervention targeted towards empowering women entrepreneurs. These include skill-need discovery and identifying gaps with women entrepreneurs that can be addressed by introducing them to the digital world and enhancing their participation in the digital economy. We work with on-ground partners and conduct entrepreneurship training, upskilling and on boarding for rural nano women entrepreneurs in India on various social commerce platforms.
As key member of the team, s/he/they will be managing the Entrepreneurship initiatives of the Foundation. Broad structure of responsibilities is noted below.
Manage and be part of large-scale entrepreneurship /CSR projects.
Work with state teams and local partners/NGOs to implement scalable entrepreneurship strategies for testing locally appropriate and innovative projects.
Ensure all projects are delivered on time within the stipulated scope and budget.
Coordinate with internal and external parties for the flawless execution of projects.
Manage budgets or grants as per the expectations and compliance.
Develop projects and services that generate value for all stakeholders, own the overall responsibility for the successful execution of the project.
Ensure adoption of best practices in projects created and executed.
Contribute to planning entrepreneur portfolio development, determining resource requirements and resource mobilization strategies.
Support efforts to develop new institutional mechanisms/arrangements for entrepreneur program strategy.
Identify key public (NRLM, SRLM, MoMSME, MoSDE) and private institutions and pursue partnerships towards developing entrepreneurship projects.
Establish professional linkages with individuals/institutions to develop partnerships in line with the entrepreneur strategy-guided partnership maps
Contribute to identifying research priorities, initiate research in key areas towards entrepreneurship development and upskilling.
Any other incidental work as and when required.
Key Requirements
Experienced with the entrepreneurship development ecosystem; maintains and builds trusted relationships with key donors, partners, and stakeholders in the sector.
Adept with documentation and reporting as per internal/external requirements.
Updated on relevant technology initiatives/components/tools adding value to the entrepreneurship ecosystem with experience in related project implementation.
Knowledge in project monitoring & evaluation (M&E), project-implementation-plan (PIP), impact evaluation and ToC framework and ability to apply the same.
Updated on emerging technologies and can provide need based technical assistance to stakeholders across assigned entrepreneur projects of NF.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (fluency in Hindi is desirable)
Experience of managing Stakeholder/government relationship would be an added advantage.
Demonstrated expertise in sectoral writing-for-sharing, knowledge curation and dissemination would be an added advantage.
We need change makers to drive our inclusive tech agenda.
Passion and commitment towards bringing a social change.
Qualification and Experience
Master s degree in Rural management, Social Work, Development/Gender Studies, Entrepreneurship Studies or any other relevant and inter disciplinary subject.
Post qualification, 12+ years of professional experience in development sector (non-profit organisation, CSR, multi-lateral organisation); atleast 3-4 years in SHGs, rural livelihood, FPOs, Entrepreneurship.
Proven track record of project management; experience in rural project implementation and management of multi-disciplinary team will be given preference.
Nasscom Foundation is an equal opportunity & diversity sensitive employer; women, person with disability, LGBTQIA+ are especially encouraged to apply.
