Rural Women Entrepreneurship Expert

● Designation: Rural Women Entrepreneurship Expert

● Organization: SwitchON Foundation

● Location: Kolkata, West Bengal (with extensive travel across India)

● Work Experience: Minimum 10 years in SHG promotion, rural entrepreneurship, or women-led livelihoods

● Compensation: Upto ₹7 Lakhs (commensurate with qualifications and experience)

● Language Proficiency: Hindi, English, and Bengali

About SwitchON Foundation

Established in 2008, SwitchON Foundation is a pioneering non-profit organization committed to driving sustainable development through innovative solutions in climate-resilient agriculture, clean energy, green livelihoods, and industry decarbonization. With a passionate team of over 175 professionals, we operate across 10 states in India, empowering communities with climate-smart technologies and practices.

Recognized as a Great Place to Work, SwitchON Foundation takes pride in its inclusive and diverse workplace, with strong representation of women in leadership roles. Our impact is amplified through a combination of innovative programs, social enterprises, and strategic policy advocacy aimed at creating lasting change.

To learn more about our work, please visit: www.switchon.org.in

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Rural Women Entrepreneurship Expert to lead our efforts in fostering women-led rural enterprises, primarily through Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The role involves designing impactful livelihood models, strengthening entrepreneurial capacities of women, and developing strong market linkages and buyer networks for SHG products across India.

Key Responsibilities

● Program Strategy & Execution

- Develop and implement strategies to promote rural women entrepreneurship through SHGs and community-based enterprises.

- Design and deliver training on enterprise development, product development, business planning, and marketing.

● Market Linkages & Product Development

- Establish robust market linkages with institutional buyers, private sector entities, and digital platforms.

- Support branding, packaging, quality control, and pricing strategies for SHG products.

- Facilitate access to government schemes, CSR funds, and microfinance/credit systems.

● Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

- Build partnerships with government bodies, CSR agencies, and NGOs to scale women-led enterprises.

- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders for integrated program delivery.

● Capacity Building & Field Support

- Conduct regular field visits to provide technical oversight and build capacities of SHG members.

- Facilitate workshops, learning sessions, and hands-on training for SHG members and field teams.

- Preparing training materials & modules for the SHG members

● Monitoring, Evaluation & Documentation

- Monitor program impact, maintain MIS systems, and track key performance indicators.

- Document case studies, success stories, and program outcomes for knowledge sharing and reporting.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

● Education:

- Master’s/Postgraduate degree in Rural Development, Social Work, Agribusiness, or related fields.

● Experience:

- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in promoting SHGs, rural entrepreneurship, or women-led livelihood programs in the development sector.

- Proven track record in establishing market linkages and creating buyer networks at various levels.

● Skills:

- Deep understanding of rural value chains and women’s economic empowerment models.

- Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and team-building abilities.

- Proficiency in Hindi, Bengali, and English (spoken and written).

- Demonstrated field-level program development and execution experience.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: General Manager – Livelihoods & Agriculture (or designated senior leadership)

Travel Requirements:Extensive travel across India, especially in the Eastern region, for fieldwork, stakeholder coordination, and partnership building.

Compensation

● Annual CTC: Upto ₹7 Lakhs per annum(Fixed)

● Additional Benefits: Variable Pay + Commitment Bonus (Compensation will be aligned with experience, qualifications, and current salary)

● Reimbursement: Official travel, stay, and logistics as per organizational policy

To apply, please complete the application form and upload your updated CV and cover letter via the link -  https://forms.gle/NmTGoJeumhFeSKkj8

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