- Managing and implementation of program deliverables as per the timeline
- Facilitating mobilization and selection of Green Entrepreneurs
- Monitoring and tracking progress of businesses in the program
- Developing, preparing and facilitating training topics and workshops to the beneficiary businesses/entrepreneurs.
- Developing strategic tools that contribute to strengthen knowledge and improve the performance and growth of the businesses.
- Providing targeted support, based on the specific short and mediumterm priorities identified by each enterprise.
- Providing one on one business advice to entrepreneurs who are beneficiaries of the program, providing comprehensive advice in different key areas (marketing and sales, costs and finances, operations, legal aspects, among others).
- Providing individual mentorship to program participants; diagnosing individual needs of the startup businesses and help scale and improve their environmental impact.
- Facilitating the development of a business growth plan for all program beneficiaries, with clear milestones.
- Facilitating entrepreneurs with access to startup funding and business support for beneficiaries through green financing firms (venture capital and impact investors).
- Conducting periodic meetings/workshops (either virtual or inperson) for peers to exchange ideas of tested green solutions, business models, marketing strategies, etc
- Supporting in making Green SGBs capable of adapting to and managing uncertainties in the COVID19 pandemic
- Supporting businesses to connect with green networks to promote information sharing, collaboration, and nurture innovation.
- Supporting entrepreneurs in anchoring important discussions with market players; research organisations, market buyers, financial Institutions, industry experts, etc
- Providing technical & program management support to senior management in monitoring the project, oversee training activities and curriculum design, mobilization efforts, convergence with government schemes, etc.
- Providing information on the progress of the program to Senior leadership team
- Enhancing knowledge sharing through exposure visits, sharing experiences of similar projects undertaken, approach paper, development of manuals; guidelines; good practice notes; knowledge materials, etc.
- Creating a repository of knowledge on markets, value chain partners and different financial institutions and their products.
- Consolidating and reporting key data, field level intelligence, performance of enterprises and cohort and oversight to administration activities.
- Coordinating with M&E team and suggest key insights to ensure project targets are on track.
- MBA in Management / Business Administration or Marketing from Premier Institutions
- 79 years of experience with startups businesses, sustainable products, management consulting
- Experience in entrepreneurship and scaling business operations is preferable
- Experience in P&L, business and financial planning is desired
Business Advisor Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program - New Delhi, India - TechnoServe
Description
TechnoServe is engaged in delivering a multiyear 'Green Entrepreneurship Accelerator' program, to build the capacity of entrepreneurs (SGBs) with an aim to have a transformative impact.
The program team will work with 400 green small and growing enterprises directly impacting the businesses in waste, textiles and forestry industries.
The program will enable Green SGBs to achieve greater environmental impact, and enable them to operate at scale.Our program includes the following unique elements:
Holistic approach:
The program offers a package of support, designed to address the interactions between different barriers faced by green SGBs.
This multi-dimensional approach ensures that green SGBs can effectively address their constraints.Bespoke Support:
Given the diversity of green SGBs and their unique challenges, the proposed program will provide targeted support, based on the specific short- and medium-term priorities identified by each green SGB.
Green assistance from specialized consultants:
Our program will provide in-depth support and handholding by specialized consultants on tracking environmental impact, accessing emerging green technologies for production, packaging, product design, etc.
Network Effect:
The program aims to create a network effect across all its stages, enabling Green SGBs to thrive independently, even after the program ends.
TechnoServe will facilitate access to green knowledge sharing and ecosystem platforms, emerging research from academia in the environmental space, and networks of peers.
Extended execution support:
We recognize that green SGBs are constantly developing and testing new ideas, which require time. We will therefore provide execution support for an extended period, throughout Green SGBs' journeys of implementing innovative ideas.
Role Description:
The incumbent will be accountable for:
A. Project Management
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