Program Head - Head of Programs - Enterprise Development, MSME Development, Social Enterprise Ecosystems

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of entrepreneurship ecosystem building, MSME development, and livelihood promotion, with a demonstrated ability to design and manage large-scale, multi-stakeholder programs across geographies.

Key Responsibilities

:Strategy and Program Leadershi

• pLead the visioning and strategic planning for Inclusive Entrepreneurship portfolio
• .Design and oversee innovative programs that foster inclusive, green, and resilient enterprise ecosystems
• .Ensure alignment of entrepreneurship initiatives with broader mission on sustainable development and green livelihoods

.Program Design, Implementation & Scale-

• upLead design, piloting, and scale-up of enterprise-led livelihood models across rural and peri-urban area
• s.Build and strengthen local enterprise ecosystems, including capacity building, access to finance, market linkages, and enabling policy framework
• s.Oversee effective program delivery, M&E, and learning systems to ensure impact and scalabilit

y.Partnerships and Ecosystem Build

• ingForge strategic partnerships with donors, government agencies, private sector, incubators, accelerators, and knowledge institutio
• ns.Represent the organization in national and international forums on entrepreneurship, MSME development, and inclusive grow
• th.Drive resource mobilization through concept notes, proposals, and partnerships with funde

rs.Team Leadership and Capacity Buil

• dingLead a multidisciplinary team of professionals and field practitioners across locati
• ons.Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the program t
• eam.Build internal capacities on entrepreneurship ecosystem development and inclusive business mod

els.Key Qualifications and Experi

• ence:Educa

  tion: Master’s degree in Management, Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, or related f

• ield.Experi

  ence: Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in entrepreneurship development, livelihoods, MSME promotion, or social enterprise ecosys
• tems.Proven experienc

  e in program leade

  rs

  hip, ecosystem bui

  ld

  ing, multi-stakeholder manag

  ement,

  and policy adv

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• cacy.Deep understanding of inclusive development, women’s entrepreneurship, and green business mo
• dels.Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, multi-donor prog
• rams.Strong analytical, communication, and partnership-building sk
• ills.Prior experience working

  with bilateral/multilateral d

  on

  ors, founda

  tions,

  and government pro

  grams is highly desir