Senior Manager - MSSIDC

1. POSITION VACANT: Sr. Manager/Manager - MSSIDC, RAMP, Mumbai

2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Our client is a reputed CSR-driven non-profit organization committed to advancing digital inclusion and social innovation. It works across thematic areas such as digital literacy, employability, women entrepreneurship, and accessible technology.

Key Responsibilities:

(1) Lead government engagement and relationship management to secure institutional support for women entrepreneurship initiatives.

(2) Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with public sector bodies, especially MSME departments, District Industries Centres (DICs), financial institutions, and state-level stakeholders.

(3) Represent the organization in key forums, policy-level meetings, and government consultations related to entrepreneurship, MSME promotion, and livelihoods.

(4) Provide technical inputs on MSME schemes, policies, and government programs, ensuring alignment with project goals.

(5) Lead project implementation of entrepreneurship-focused programs, with a strong orientation toward women-led enterprises.

(6) Monitor and evaluate project progress using frameworks such as Project Implementation Plans (PIP), Theory of Change (ToC), and M&E tools; ensure timely and accurate reporting as per donor and internal protocols.

(7) Coordinate with on-ground teams, engagement partners, NGOs, and training agencies to ensure quality implementation and capacity building.

(8) Document best practices, prepare knowledge products, and contribute to content creation for dissemination.

(9) Keep abreast of digital innovations, platforms, and tools in the entrepreneurship ecosystem and facilitate their adoption across assigned projects.

(10) Provide need-based technical assistance to field teams and entrepreneur groups and ensure convergence with government programs and schemes.

(11) Ensure regular travel to project sites across Maharashtra for review, monitoring, and coordination purposes.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification:

Applicant must have a post-graduate degree/ MBA in Rural Management, Social Work, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, or a related field.

Experience:

(1) Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the development sector, including at least 5 years in livelihoods, women’s entrepreneurship, or MSME promotion, and 3 years in managing large-scale government or donor-funded programs

(2) Experience working with Government / CSR / Multilateral agencies (e.g., World Bank, UNDP) in implementation of entrepreneurship, MSME or livelihood programs is desirable.

(3) Sound knowledge of MSME policies, institutional frameworks, and enterprise ecosystems in Maharashtra.

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Demonstrated expertise in handling government relations, securing institutional support, and building effective partnerships with public sector stakeholders.

(2) Strong familiarity with the MSME ecosystem; capable of nurturing relationships with key donors, partners, and stakeholders in the sector.

(3) Ability to liaise with district-level officials, DICs, financial institutions, and MSME departments.

(4) Skilled in project documentation, impact reporting, and donor communications.

(5) Updated knowledge of technology-driven tools and digital platforms relevant to enterprise development.

(6) Proficient in project planning, monitoring, evaluation (M&E), impact measurement, and Theory of Change frameworks.

(7) Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written; proficiency in Marathi is desirable and will be considered an added advantage.

(8) Ability to synthesize and write sectoral knowledge products, briefs, and reports for wider dissemination.

(9) Willingness to travel extensively across the state for project implementation and stakeholder coordination.

(10) We need change makers to drive our inclusive tech agenda.

(11) Passion and commitment towards bringing a social change.

5. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.

6. LOCATION:

7. REFERENCE:

8. 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

9. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to apply using the https://bit.ly/Apply-SAMS-SMM-MSSIDC-CSR at the earliest.