Programme Specialist - Enterprise

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme; Muzaffarpur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

5-day work week

Maternity and paternity leave

Paid leave options

Diwali break and holidays

Job summary

A leading NGO in India is seeking a Programme Specialist – Enterprise to plan and implement entrepreneurship and livelihood initiatives. The role involves identifying potential entrepreneurs, facilitating training, and ensuring effective program execution. Candidates should have a graduate/postgraduate degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The position offers comprehensive medical benefits, generous leave policies, and on-site and off-site training opportunities. We are committed to diversity and encourage women and LGBTQ+ individuals to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in enterprise promotion or livelihood programs.
• Experience with government or donor-funded projects is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement enterprise development activities.
• Identify and support potential entrepreneurs for self‑employment.
• Design and deliver entrepreneurship development training.
• Facilitate market linkages, vendor connections, and business networking opportunities for beneficiaries.
• Support preparation of business plans, project reports, and loan documentation for enterprise setup.
• Coordinate with financial institutions, banks, NBFCs, and relevant stakeholders for credit linkage.
• Monitor enterprise performance and provide handholding support for business growth and sustainability.
• Maintain programme data, reports, success stories, and impact documentation.

Skills

Entrepreneurship development

Stakeholder engagement

Market assessment

Capacity building

Communication skills

Field coordination

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate Degree in Management or related field

Postgraduate degree

Tools

MS Office

Digital tools for programme tracking

Job description

Location: Muzaffarpur, Bihar (This position involves extensive travel within project areas and other assigned locations)

Education: Graduate/Postgraduate Degree in Management, Rural Development, Entrepreneurship, Social Work, Commerce, Economics, or related fields

Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in enterprise promotion, livelihood programs, entrepreneurship development, or skill development initiatives. Experience working with government or donor-funded projects will be an added advantage

Position Summary: The Programme Specialist – Enterprise will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring entrepreneurship and livelihood initiatives aimed at promoting self‑employment and sustainable enterprise development among youth and community members. The role involves identifying potential entrepreneurs, facilitating training, enabling market and credit linkages, mentoring beneficiaries, and ensuring effective programme execution, documentation, and impact tracking. The position requires strong stakeholder coordination, field engagement, and strategic support to strengthen enterprise ecosystems within the project area.

Strong understanding of entrepreneurship development, micro‑enterprise models, and livelihood promotion.

Knowledge of market assessment, value chains, and small business operations.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to mentor and motivate first‑generation entrepreneurs.

Experience in training, capacity building, and community mobilization.

Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.

Proficiency in MS Office and digital tools for programme tracking.

Willingness to travel extensively within project areas.

Strong organizational, coordination, and problem‑solving abilities.

Self‑driven professional with ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Profile

Lead planning and implementation of enterprise development activities under the programme.

Identify and support potential entrepreneurs, SHG members, and youth for self‑employment opportunities.

Design and deliver entrepreneurship development training, business orientation sessions, and financial literacy workshops.

Facilitate market linkages, vendor connections, and business networking opportunities for beneficiaries.

Support preparation of business plans, project reports, and loan documentation for enterprise setup.

Coordinate with financial institutions, banks, NBFCs, and relevant stakeholders for credit linkage.

Monitor enterprise performance and provide handholding support for business growth and sustainability.

Maintain programme data, reports, success stories, and impact documentation.
Collaborate with internal teams, training partners, and local institutions for effective programme delivery.

Conduct field visits to monitor progress, mentor entrepreneurs, and resolve implementation challenges.

Ensure compliance with programme guidelines, timelines, and reporting requirements.

Opportunity to work with a renowned NGO.

On‑site and off‑site training opportunities.

5‑day work week.

Comprehensive medical insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Maternity and paternity leave as per organizational policy.

15 General Leaves and 16.5 earned leaves annually (earned leaves can be encashed if not utilized).

10 declared public holidays and 3 optional holidays.

Diwali break for 5 days every year.

We strongly encourage women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and specially abled candidates to apply.

Apply Now:Please submit your application at the earliest through ourwebsite –‘Get involved’ section - careers page.

Please note that we will begin the search immediately, and if a suitable candidate is found, we will close the application process!