Program Manager- Women Economic Empowerment

1. POSITION VACANT: Program Manager- Women Economic Empowerment - Access to Market, The Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME), Bangalore

2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

The Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) is an alliance of partners unleashing the job creation potential of every entrepreneur in India. GAME believes that for India to prosper ("Viksit Bharat"), the proliferation of viksit locations is essential. A key component of such locations is a healthy entrepreneurship ecosystem that supports the creation of widespread and decentralized entrepreneurshipMass Entrepreneurshipresulting in distributed jobs, livelihoods, and prosperity.

Through action driven coalitions around key themes such as ease of doing small business, access to finance, MSME acceleration and more, GAME hopes to develop an ecosystem that encourages and enables entrepreneurship. The alliance operates through partner organisations, across policy, civil society, academia, and the private sector generating fresh insights, opportunity zones, new ideas, innovative technologies, and scalable actions. GAME believes that solving hard problems requires collective effort, and the organization serves to guide and enable collective impact.

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3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Program Manager (PM) will lead Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) initiative under Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME), specifically focusing on enhancing women's access to markets. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and overseeing complex programs that drive tangible results in empowering women entrepreneurs and producers to effectively engage with and benefit from various market opportunities.

The Program Manager will be responsible for providing technical leadership, managing project cycles, fostering partnerships, and ensuring the successful delivery of program objectives aligned with our organization's mission to create equitable economic opportunities for women.

Key Job Responsibilities:

A. Program Leadership & Strategy (30%):

(1) Lead the strategic planning, design, and development of innovative programs focused on improving women's access to local, regional, and international markets;

(2) Develop and refine program theories of change, logical frameworks, and implementation plans that are gender-transformative and market-driven;

(3) Stay abreast of global best practices, research, and trends in WEE, market access, and value chain development, integrating relevant innovations into program design.

B. Program Management & Implementation (40%):

(1) Oversee the day-to-day management of WEE market access programs, ensuring timely and high-quality implementation against project work plans and budgets;

(2) Manage project teams, including staff and consultants, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance management;

(3) Ensure compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and local regulations;

(4) Identify and mitigate program risks, developing contingency plans as needed;

(5) Integrate monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks into all program phases, ensuring data-driven decision-making and adaptive management.

C. Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement (15%):

(1) Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including women's groups, government agencies, private sector entities, financial institutions, civil society organizations, and international development partners;

(2) Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and collaborations that can leverage resources and amplify program impact;

(3) Represent the organization in relevant forums, workshops, and conferences, advocating for WEE and market access issues.

D. Capacity Building & Technical Assistance (10%):
(1) Provide technical guidance and capacity building to program staff, partners, and beneficiaries on topics related to market analysis, business development, value chain integration, financial literacy, and gender-inclusive market strategies;

(2) Develop and disseminate knowledge products, tools, and resources to support program implementation and broader learning

E. Reporting & Communication (5%):

(1) Prepare comprehensive program reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors, board members, and partners;

(2) Ensure effective communication of program progress, challenges, and successes through various channels.

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification:
Applicants must have a postgraduate degree in International Development, Economics, Business Administration, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience:

(1) A minimum of 8-10 years of progressive professional experience in program management within the international development sector, with a strong focus on women's economic empowerment and market systems development.

(2) Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing market access interventions for women, including value chain analysis, business linkages, access to finance, and trade facilitation.

(3) Proven experience managing large-scale, complex programs, including financial management, team leadership, and donor compliance.

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Strong understanding of gender analysis and gender-transformative approaches in economic development;

(2) Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence diverse stakeholders;

(3) Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to program geographies is a strong asset;

(4) Ability to travel internationally as required (approximately 25-35%);

(5) Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans;

(6) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges;

(7) Ability to work effectively in dynamic and fast-paced environments;

(8) A strong commitment to achieving measurable results and impact;

(9) Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively in diverse cultural contexts;

(10) A passion for exploring new ideas and approaches to achieve impact.

6. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.

7. LOCATION: Bangalore

8. REFERENCE: PM-WEE-AM-GAME