Consultant – Enterprise Promotion and Development

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About the Organization

LEAD is an action-oriented research centre of IFMR Society (a not-for-profit society registered under the Societies Act), leverages the power of research, innovation and co-creation to solve complex and pressing challenges in development. LEAD specialises in developing in-depth granular understanding of socio-economic contexts and harnessing actionable insights that have a wide range of applications in industry, policy, and academia. LEAD is a collaborative hub that brings experts from diverse disciplines and sectors together to develop innovative solutions by harnessing innovation, technology and analytics.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic professional in enterprise promotion and development to support rural SHG-made products and services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the promotion and strengthening of micro-enterprises, collective enterprises, and rural value chains under Non-Farm domain;
• Providing assistance for non-farm program implementation facilitation covering Incubators, Clusters and Nano/Micro Enterprises development;
• Provide technical support to SHGs and rural enterprises (individual and collectives) in business planning, financial management, and product quality and design;
• Support in conducting training programs on business development, financial literacy, product standardisation, and quality control;
• Support enterprises in availing funds from NRLM’s Community Investment Fund (CIF), Community Enterprise Fund (CEF), bank loans, and other financial support mechanisms;
• Support in building relations with potential clients, government departments, and private players for potential collaborations and convergences;
• Work with various partner agencies and stakeholders to implement enterprise promotion activities effectively;
• Support in scaling up successful enterprise models within the NRLM framework;
• Track the progress of rural enterprises and assess the impact of interventions;
• Document best practices, success stories, and learning from field implementations;
• Prepare periodic reports and presentations for review by NRLM/SRLM leadership;
• Introduce innovative product development approaches by incorporating customer feedback, modern design trends, and eco-friendly materials where applicable;
• Strengthen the existing cadre of the grassroot trainers to troubleshoot queries and develop community-level ecosystems to provide practical solutions on enterprise promotion and development;
• Provide support to SRLMs and NRLM in reporting across thematic areas as well as inter-departmental coordination;
• Participate in the existing non-farm programs and initiatives;
• Participating in the Annual Action Planning with national and state teams;
• Planning and facilitating national and zonal workshops/seminars/webinars related to the NFL domain;
• Facilitation and participation in the various meetings, capturing key action points and drafting the minutes, etc.,  for future references;  
• Assist in documenting progress against project implementation plans, results matrix, milestones and targets and compiling quarterly and yearly reports;
• Maintain monthly reports and updates, internally and externally, to key stakeholders;
• Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of NRLM.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Rural Management, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field from an institute of national and international repute;
• 4-5 years of experience in rural enterprise promotion, livelihoods, or financial inclusion, preferably under NRLM or similar large-scale rural development programs;
• Experience working with SHGs, CBOs, and micro-enterprises in rural areas;
• Understanding of rural value chains, producer collectives, and enterprise promotion strategies;
• Strong skills in capacity building, stakeholder coordination, and partnership development;
• Experience in working with government agencies, financial institutions;
• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications;
• Familiarity with social media and web analytics;
• Creativity and commercial awareness;
• Excellent communication and people skills;
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Hindi is required.

Preferences:

• Knowledge of NRLM guidelines, government and institutional structures, and enterprise promotion strategies;
• Familiarity with financial instruments, credit linkages, and business advisory services for rural enterprises;
• Strong documentation, reporting, and analytical skills;
• Experience in managing for rural poor and /or experience in enterprise promotion, business advisory services, and forward and backward linkages;
• Track record of working with rural areas and promoting non-farm livelihoods in rural communities;
• Experience working with various groups like SHGs, producer companies, joint liability groups, etc.;
• Ability to travel as and when needed.

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