State Program Manager (Financial Inclusion)

Haryana Knowledge Corporation; Panchkula; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Haryana Knowledge Corporation in Haryana seeks a senior professional to lead financial inclusion initiatives, bank linkage, SHG credit, and related programs. You will develop FI strategies, engage with banks, and drive district-level implementation across Haryana.

The role requires 7+ years of post-qualification experience with at least 5 years in senior management, in government or large organisations, focusing on program delivery, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• 7+ years post-qualification experience in large organizations, with 5 years in senior management.
• Experience in promoting financial inclusion at a senior position with project exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead Bank linkage, SHG credit, Insurance & Financial Literacy initiatives.
• Draft notes, official letters and proposals under Haryana SRLM umbrella.
• Coordinate with Banks to create an ecosystem for income generating activities.
• Prepare reports and project-wise budgeting; develop proposals, RFPs & MoUs.
• Attend state/national workshops and assist in minutes of meetings for state program managers.
• Manage district-level teams across Haryana; support other state program managers.
• Take on other assignments as directed by the client.

Skills

English & Hindi communication

MS Office proficiency

Financial inclusion

SHG-Bank linkage

Banking sector knowledge

Team leadership

Drafting notes & proposals

Education

MBA in Finance or related programme (Finance/Banking) or MFC/MBE/ economics/commerce

Job description

Required Education Qualification

• MBA in Finance or MBA (Banking & Finance Programme Structure) or Master in Finance & Control (MFC) or Master in Business Economics (MBE) or Master in Economics/Commerce preferably with 1st Division. In the case of retired bankers, he should be MBA in Finance/or Banking or CAIIB, having worked as Top Management Executive i.e. AGM or more in a Public Sector Bank/NABARD/RBI.

Experience Required

• He/ She should have at least 7+ years of post-qualification of relevant work experience out of which 5 years should be of senior management level. He/she should have worked in large organizations/project(s), specifically for promotion of financial inclusion at a senior position in the field.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• a. Candidate must be self-motivated to accelerate &manage assignments and projects related toBank linkage, SHG credit, Insurance, Financial Literacy.
• b. Drafting of notes, official letters and proposals based on skill set essentially desired and scope of designation under umbrella of Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission.
• c. Coordination with Banks, ensure creating eco-system for income generating activities, identify value addition opportunities, market linkages, convergence in the rural Haryana.
• d. The Candidate shall be responsible for preparation of relevant reports, annual and project-wise budgeting etc.
• e. Development of proposals, RFP, MoU as and when directed by client.
• f. Attend State/ National level workshops/ webinars/ meetings etc. and support in finalizing minutes of meeting to other State Program Managers as and when required.
• g. Team management at district level across Haryana.
• h. Support State Program Managers of other domains.
• i. Other assignments as per directions of client.

Skills Required

• Excellent English & Hindi Communication Skills radiating well-versed with the government work environment (Drafting of notes, letters, reports, presentations).
• Practical knowledge of MS Office, E-mail. Knowledge of objectives of Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM, RSETI, DDU-GKY).
• Expertise in financial inclusion, SHG-Bank linkage (RF/CIF, VRF/CCL), Interest subvention, Bank Sakhi/BC Model, PAISA Portal, LokOS-FI Module, SLBC Coordination, Financial Literacy, SLBC Coordination, Financial Literacy, Insurance & Pension, NPA Management, PFMS/DBT.
• Must have ability to develop FI strategy, prepare bank linkage dashboard, conduct banker's meetings, train subordinates in districts and achieve annual action plan targets.

Last Date of Apply

• 10th November 2026