Entrepreneurship Program Head

What will you do :

We are seeking an Entrepreneurship Program Head to lead and manage pilot and scale initiatives for the above entrepreneurship model, as well as collaborate with our partners in the successful implementation of the program.

The InSight Program Entrepreneurship Model Head will lead the execution and expansion of an innovative rural presbyopia care pilot. This role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, supporting and mentoring entrepreneurs, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring effective data and tech integration. The position demands strong coordination across partners, government bodies, and vendors, along with a focus on continuous learning, monitoring, and program refinement. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive impact at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

Pilot Management and Execution:

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the entrepreneurship pilot, ensuring smooth implementation across all locations.
• Ensure all pilot activities are executed on time, meet defined objectives, and adhere to quality and performance standards.

Entrepreneur Coordination and Support:

• Oversee the hiring, onboarding, and timely payment processes for entrepreneurs, ensuring smooth operational support in collaboration with field coordinators.
• Monitor entrepreneur performance, proactively identify challenges, and provide strategic guidance to enhance impact and program outcomes.

Program Representation:

• Serve as the primary representative of the InSight Entrepreneurship Program, actively engaging with local communities, entrepreneurs, and partner organizations to build trust and drive alignment.
• Foster and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to support seamless pilot implementation and long-term program success.

Data Management & Analysis:

• Ensure accurate and timely collection of data from entrepreneurs on vision screenings, sales, and distributions
• Support in generating insights from data to inform program strategy and identify areas for improvement
• Maintain dashboards and program trackers
• Create visual presentations, charts, and infographics to support communication and reporting
• Compile and share regular reports with the program head and central team for analysis.
• Assist in preparing donor and partner reports

Survey Tools and Monitoring:

• Assist in creating and reviewing survey forms for managing workflow
• Test forms for logic and usability
• Support real-time troubleshooting of field data collection

Training and Capacity Building:

• Facilitate training sessions for entrepreneurs in collaboration with the technical partner.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and support to entrepreneurs, addressing operational challenges as they arise.

Monitoring, Feedback, and Refinement:

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor activities and evaluate the pilot's progress.
• Coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team for regular M&E exercises for the pilots
• Provide structured feedback to the program head, highlighting successes, challenges, and potential areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with the program head to tweak and refine program parameters based on field-level insights.

Program Expansion:

• Lead in planning and executing the program's expansion to other regions based on pilot results and organizational goals.
• Share key learnings and best practices from the pilot to inform future strategies.
• Hire and expand the team

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Build and manage effective relationships with key stakeholders, including government departments, implementation partners, vendors, and ecosystem collaborators.
• Facilitate smooth communication, alignment, and coordination across partners to ensure timely and high-quality program delivery.

Technology Development, Implementation and Optimization:

• Support the development of technological solutions aligned with program needs and field realities.
• Facilitate pilot testing, gather user feedback from entrepreneurs and stakeholders, and help refine tech solutions for effective on-ground implementation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in field operations or program management
• Experience in rural development, livelihoods, or healthcare will be a bonus
• Experience in leading field teams to achieve ambitious targets.
• Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and manage entrepreneurs or large field teams, especially in rural areas.
• Experience in stakeholder management, including engagement with local government officials and community leaders.
• Good problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, and willingness to travel extensively 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and lead by example.
• Comfortable using basic technology tools such as mobile apps and data reporting platforms.
• Graduate degree required; MBA, MSW, or equivalent in relevant fields preferred.
• Familiarity with the rural context is highly desirable.
• Preference for candidates with entrepreneurial experience or a background in sales leadership roles.
• High level Proficiency in using tools like Excel, Google Sheets, and data collection platforms.
• Fluency in Hindi and English.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems proactively.

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