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18/03 Careers
HR Executive at Confidential

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Business Associate - Growth & Innovation (2-3 yrs)

Delhi/NCR Job Code: 432481

Organization :

- A development sector investments and advisory firm supporting Inclusive Innovations in South Asia and Africa is looking to hire Associates for its new cross country innovation facility. The Associate will be working closely with Indian technology and social innovators, governments, leading multilaterals and bilaterals and large corporations in multiple geographies of South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. This role involves a strong mix of strategic analysis and execution.

About the Associate :

- The company is looking for dynamic, diverse professionals who are passionate about making a difference, possess exceptional analytical skills, and thrive in an entrepreneurial setting. The candidate will have an exciting opportunity to work directly with the Indian social enterprises as well as the local ecosystem partners and governments in multiple South Asian or African countries.

Roles and Responsibilities :

- Work closely with the core team in India and implementation partners in other developing countries to implement the facility.

- Perform primary and secondary analysis of the social Innovation landscape and ecosystem of key developing markets.

- Constantly be on top of new innovations through research and attending key forums and convenings.

- Work as a key leadership team member of the enterprise and help them formulate the right business, operational and financial expansion plan.

- Engage with government bodies, high commissions, corporate and development partners at strategic and execution levels.

- Support with structuring ideas, creating business case and on-ground implementation of initiatives.

- Develop data driven tool kits, frameworks and decision-making metrics to model the approaches.

- Monitor progress and develop best in class outputs in the form of reports and presentations to inform stakeholders about learning outcomes and progress.

- Focus on bringing private sector led approaches to social development.

- Cater to other company requirements as and when needed by the team.

Interested candidates should have :

- Post graduation degree in business, economics, international development or a related field from a reputed Indian or international institution.

- At least 2-3 years of work experience in consulting, business development, finance or technology start-ups.

- Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint- ability to develop frameworks around concepts and to make automated worksheets on excel.

- Proactive approach and ability to work with minimum supervision.

- Willingness to take initiatives and lead them to closure.

- Passion to work in the technology and innovation space.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Excellent client handling skills, willingness to work and interact with diverse stakeholders.

- Willingness to travel to other developing countries.

Interested candidates should apply with a CV and a short cover letter explaining their interest and fitment along with your current CTC. Only application with a cover letter will be considered for this role.

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Maternity and Paternity Benefits

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