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About the Organization

We are India’s foremost impact-first incubator. Established in 2001, Villgro’s mission is to make innovative, impactful businesses succeed in Health, Agribusiness, Climate Action and Gender Inclusion.

We believe that innovation and for-profit business models are the sustainable route to solving critical social and environmental problems in India. We help enterprises scale by financial (grants/equity/low-cost debt), subject matter expertise and help in accessing hard-to-reach markets. Since 2001, we have worked with over 387 enterprises which have impacted over 20 million lives.

Job Description

Villgro wants a dynamic professional passionate about social impact, with an entrepreneurial streak, who will build this sector and establish a successful track record of incubating relevant startups. This role involves deploying strategies that mainstream design thinking and business models are intentional about gender equity.

Job Responsibilities

Strategy deployment & program implementation

• Articulate Villgro’s play in the mobility sector - Lead the implementation of the mobility sector strategy in the pipeline development, selection, diligence, incubation, and acceleration of selected startups.
• Support incubation managers & analysts to help them achieve incubation milestones.
• Be accountable for the delivery of committed results and impact across programs.

Portfolio Management:

• Managing the portfolio of startups as part of the programs by providing the startups with requisite guidance, ensuring appropriate usage of funds to achieve scale and meet aligned objectives
• Take ownership of activities designed to help startups succeed
• Mentoring, Technical Assistance, Networking events etc.
• Handling all other aspects of the program including outreach, partner management and donor reporting
• Ensure systematic capture data about startup progress as well as Villgro contribution to the same, for internal reporting purposes

Donor & Partner management

• Manage relationships with donors and program partners to ensure clear communication of program data and status
• Build ecosystem knowledge to understand trends that can help decisions on investment opportunities and potential partnerships

Outreach and Fundraising

• Co-own discussions and proposal responses on climate action new funding opportunities
• Be savvy about communication and visibility for the sector. Engage the marketing team to amplify through social media and other channels.
• Represent Villgro in the ecosystem and evangelize our point of view.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• A master’s degree – in business, social sciences, development studies, economics, public policy.
• 8 – 12 years of experience in operational roles, that involved handling complex projects with a good track record of delivering results.
• Experience in sectors related to impact investing, climate action and/or social entrepreneurship.
• Excellent people management skills and ability to handle diverse teams.
• Reasonable numerical ability, data interpretation and analysis skills. Knowledge of financial management, investing and financial statements would be a bonus.
• Fantastic communication and persuasion skills to influence stakeholders.
•  High level of initiative and ownership.

 

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