Development Organizer - Enterprise

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About the Organization

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) is a non-denominational, non-government development organization. AKRSP(I) works as a catalyst for the betterment of rural communities by providing direct support to local communities. AKRSP(I) is active in over 3255 villages of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra. It has impacted lives of over 3.5 million people from marginalised sections of society. Over 80% of the households impacted by AKRSP(I)'s work belong to marginalised communities like tribals, dalits, and minorities. Over 60% of beneficiaries are women who form a core group for program interventions.

Job Description

The Development Organizer – Enterprise will be responsible for facilitating and supporting micro-enterprise development initiatives at the community level. The role involves mobilizing beneficiaries, providing training and capacity-building support, linking them with resources and markets, and ensuring effective monitoring of enterprise activities under the project.

Job Responsibilities

Community Mobilization & Beneficiary Support

• Identify and mobilize potential beneficiaries for enterprise development.
• Conduct baseline surveys, need assessments, and beneficiary profiling.
• Build trust and motivate community members to participate in enterprise activities.

Enterprise Development & Capacity Building

• Support entrepreneurs in business idea development and planning.
• Facilitate training sessions on financial literacy, business management, packaging, branding, and marketing.
• Provide handholding support to ensure sustainability of enterprises.

Market Linkages & Networking

• Identify local vendors, suppliers, and market opportunities for products/services.
• Facilitate exposure visits, buyer-seller meets, and enterprise networking events.
• Strengthen linkages with financial institutions for credit/loan support.

Monitoring & Documentation

• Maintain records of enterprise beneficiaries, training, and support provided.
• Regularly monitor enterprise performance, progress, and challenges.
• Prepare reports, case studies, and success stories for project documentation.

Coordination & Administration

• Work closely with the project team, volunteers, and community leaders.
• Support in procurement and distribution of enterprise-related tools/machinery.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and donor guidelines.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Education: Bachelors/masters degree in social work, Rural Development, Sociology, or related field
• Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years experience in livelihood, micro-enterprise, or community development programmes

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