Development Organizer – Enterprise


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  • Full Time
  • SAYALA

Website Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)

Location

Sayla, Dist Surendranagar, Gujarat

Qualification

Bachelors/masters degree in social work, Rural Development, Sociology, or related field

Experience

Minimum 2 to 3 years experience in livelihood, micro-enterprise, or community development programmes

Skills & Competencies required

Position Summary: The Development Organizer – Enterprise will be responsible for facilitating and supporting micro-enterprise development initiatives at the community level. The role involves mobilizing beneficiaries, providing training and capacity-building support, linking them with resources and markets, and ensuring effective monitoring of enterprise activities under the project.

  • Knowledge of entrepreneurship development, SHGs, and market linkages.

  • Strong facilitation, communication, and documentation skills (local language proficiency is essential).

  • Basic computer knowledge (MS Office, data entry, documentation).

  • Documentation and report writing skills in English/local language.

  • Ability to facilitate training and capacity building sessions.

  • Exposure to working with government programs and schemes.

  • Passionate, self-motivated, and willing to travel extensively in rural/tribal areas

Job Profile

1. Community Mobilization & Beneficiary Support

  • Identify and mobilize potential beneficiaries for enterprise development.
  • Conduct baseline surveys, need assessments, and beneficiary profiling.
  • Build trust and motivate community members to participate in enterprise activities.

2. Enterprise Development & Capacity Building

  • Support entrepreneurs in business idea development and planning.
  • Facilitate training sessions on financial literacy, business management, packaging, branding, and marketing.
  • Provide handholding support to ensure sustainability of enterprises.

3.Market Linkages & Networking

  • Identify local vendors, suppliers, and market opportunities for products/services.
  • Facilitate exposure visits, buyer-seller meets, and enterprise networking events.
  • Strengthen linkages with financial institutions for credit/loan support.

4. Monitoring & Documentation

  • Maintain records of enterprise beneficiaries, training, and support provided.
  • Regularly monitor enterprise performance, progress, and challenges.
  • Prepare reports, case studies, and success stories for project documentation.

5.Coordination & Administration

  • Work closely with the project team, volunteers, and community leaders.
  • Support in procurement and distribution of enterprise-related tools/machinery.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational and donor guidelines.

Key Benefits:

  • Opportunity to contribute directly to grassroots social development and empowerment.
  • Hands-on experience in institution building, community mobilization, and participatory development.
  • Exposure to multi-sectoral projects (livelihoods, health, education, gender, governance).
  • Professional growth through training, mentoring, and capacity-building opportunities.
  • Being part of a committed team working towards sustainable community development.
  • 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.

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

To apply for this job please visit www.akrspindia.org.in.