Work4Progress (W4P) - Manager / Senior Manager

ACCESS Development Services; Jaipur; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCESS Development Services in Jaipur invites applications for a Senior Manager to lead the Work4Progress program, focusing on livelihoods and enterprise development in urban-rural contexts.

The Project Lead will ensure timely, high-quality implementation, coordinate with government departments, civil society, and private partners, and build a resilient ecosystem for job creation in Jaipur and Dausa districts.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of relevant value chain, enterprise development and livelihoods experience.
• Experience in urban contexts is desirable.
• Experience managing field teams and liaising with government bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional representation and networking with stakeholders.
• Present ACCESS experiences in key sectoral forums.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Networking

Multilingual

Agriculture Knowledge

Data Analytics

Gender Diversity

Education

Master's degree

MBA in Agribusiness/Rural Management

Job description

LOCATION

Jaipur

LEVEL/GRADE

Senior Manager

About ACCESS

ACCESS Development Services is a national livelihoods promotion organization with a focus on incubating innovations and developing sustainable models for livelihoods promotion of the poor. To this end, ACCESS is structured uniquely to work at all levels of the value chain implementing programmes on the ground (Tier I), working with Civil Society Organizations, Government Departments, Corporate sector, and Multilateral / Bilateral Agencies (Tier II) as also undertaking national initiatives to influence and support policy initiatives and strengthening the enabling environment (Tier III). ACCESS, with its head office in New Delhi has a pan-India presence having state offices in 9 states and 26 project offices. More at www.accessdev.org

Project Summary

The Work4Progress (W4P) programme in India work towards a mission advancing women-led entrepreneurship and building resilient enterprise ecosystems that leave no one behind. W4P activates inclusive entrepreneurship through platform-based collaboration, community-led co-design and experimentation, adaptive learning with open knowledge systems, and replication across geographies. W4P is shifting norms, markets, and governance frameworks in rural India. Launched in India in 2016 (and subsequently in Peru and Mozambique), W4P operates as an open platform for civil society organizations, financial institutions, research and technology agencies, and public stakeholders. The program is operational in 568 across Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bundelkhand, Rajasthan and Gujrat, and works with socially and economically disadvantaged communities, women, and young adults.

Position Summary

In this context, ACCESS is inviting applications from self-driven professionals who are interested to take on the role of Project Lead and delivering against the objectives of the project. The Project Lead will be responsible for timely and high-quality implementation of the project in designated. The project is specified on mainstreaming livelihoods, creating ecosystem for job creation on agri and allied sector in Jaipur and Dausa district.

C. Institutional representation and networking

• Effectively communicate organization mission and mandate among key stakeholders through bilateral engagement and participation in key sectoral forums.
• Presentation of ACCESS experiences and programmes in key forums.

Education & Experience

• At least 10-15 years of relevant experience of implementing value chain development projects related to enterprise development and training and livelihood promotion. Experience of working in urban context is desirable.
• Master’s degree from any recognized university, preferably in Agriculture, MBA Agribusiness, MBA in Rural Management.
• At least 3 years of experience of managing a field implementation team, liaising with government departments and holds experience in working with the farmer groups, watershed management, natural resource management and climate resilient agricultural practices.

Skills and Competencies

• Project & Team Management
• Communication, Reporting & Documentation. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Networking; Liaison with Stakeholders.
• Ability to converse fluently in Hindi, English and in local language.
• Thorough understanding of Agri and allied sector, Programme Management, Strategy building, Developmental Evaluation.
• Data analytics skill is preferable.
• Female candidates are preferred for this role.

Travel Requirement

Willingness to travel as required to implement the project efficiently.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is commensurate to industry standards and will be determined based upon experience set of the candidate and the HR policies of the organization.

ACCESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to providing an environment of fairness, and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. ACCESS values diversity and inclusion, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, caste, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age and disability.