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02/06 Careers
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PARFI - Sevak - Projects (2-5 yrs)

Jharkhand/Ranchi Job Code: 704793

PanIIT Alumni Reach for India Foundation (PARFI), a not-for-profit section 25 social enterprise, is committed to execute and scale self-sustainable business models that enhance incomes of the underprivileged sections. The organization is run by full time professionals consisting of IIT, IIM Alumni, non-IITian domain experts.The Organization is funded by PanIIT Alumni Network, NABARD, social investors and Government agencies.

The role - Project Sevak :

We are looking for motivated individuals who have in them a spirit to give back to their country. To such self-motivated individuals the job can offer following benefits :

- Satisfaction of reaching for India and for underprivileged Indians

- Tremendous project experience in rural India

- The future market place of the world

- Be part of the journey in making of one of the most unique developmental models at an ambitious scale that country like India demands

- Interaction with some of the most distinguished corporate/non-corporate leaders who are all IIT alumni and are currently heading leading Indian and MNC corporate

- Unique experiential learning by applying corporate principles to social entrepreneurship

Compensation will not be a constraint for the right candidate. But it will be based on principles of social enterprise and performance.

Job Content :

Project sevak would typically set up rural skill gurukuls, on an independent charge from ground-zero, right from identifying the local franchisee, leasing premises, working with local government administration to set up infrastructure, running first month/batch of operations. It will involve lot of travel and extended stay in rural areas. A travel back will be offered once a month to a base destination. It will be high pressure, challenging but fun-do job with tight project implementation, cost deadlines.

Selection Criteria :

- Preferably a bright, young patriot, wanting to get to serve his/her country and at the same time get a valuable pre/Post-MBA learning experience.

- Willingness to stay extended periods of time in rural areas is essential.

- Ability to learn and adapt to rural situations is important

- Independent worker with entrepreneurial streak of mind

- Understanding of business viability and financial sustainability is a pre-requisite.

This job opening was posted long time back. It may not be active. Nor was it removed by the recruiter. Please use your discretion.

Women-friendly workplace:

Maternity and Paternity Benefits

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