Program Head - Enterprise Development - MSME Development - Social Enterprise Ecosystems

Description:
The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of entrepreneurship ecosystem building, MSME development, and livelihood promotion, with a demonstrated ability to design and manage large-scale, multi-stakeholder programs across geographies.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy and Program Leadership:

- Design and oversee innovative programs that foster inclusive, green, and resilient enterprise ecosystems.

- Ensure alignment of entrepreneurship initiatives with broader mission on sustainable development and green livelihoods.

Program Design, Implementation & Scale-up:

- Build and strengthen local enterprise ecosystems, including capacity building, access to finance, market linkages, and enabling policy framework.

- Oversee effective program delivery, M&E, and learning systems to ensure impact and scalability.

Partnerships and Ecosystem Building:

- Represent the organization in national and international forums on entrepreneurship, MSME development, and inclusive growth.

- Drive resource mobilization through concept notes, proposals, and partnerships with funders.

Team Leadership and Capacity Building:

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the program team.

- Build internal capacities on entrepreneurship ecosystem development and inclusive business models.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

- Proven experience in program leadership, ecosystem building, multi-stakeholder management, and policy advocacy.

- Deep understanding of inclusive development, womens entrepreneurship, and green business models.

- Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, multi-donor programs.

- Strong analytical, communication, and partnership-building skills.

- Prior experience working with bilateral/multilateral donors, foundations, and government programs is highly desirable.