Post: Fellow, (Content writing and Research)

Qualification: Master’s Degree in Literature (English Hons), Development Communication, Mass Communication or Journalism

Job Duration: 12 Months

Location: Delhi

No. of Positions: 01

Experience: 0 - 1 Year

Job description:

We are looking for talented personnel responsible for conducting research and writing content for knowledge products; carry out any other assignments as identified by his/her supervisor. Also, manage DA's social media posts creatively.

Key Responsibilities

• Good skills in capturing, analysis, managing, retrieving and disseminating information
• Research and create engaging content for all social media platforms
• Support in other communication deliverables, as and when required

Key competence/skills

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Good command of English language
• Ability to deliver creative content
• Ability to express thoughts clearly, accurately and succinctly
• Team player: ability to build trust and respect among fellow team members

Stipend: Rs 28,000 per month (all inclusive)

Name of Organization:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Fellow/ Deputy Manager - Market Development Services (Market for Farmers & Artisans)

Qualification:- PGDM with specialization in Marketing

Job Type:- Regular

Location:- New Delhi (HQ)

No. of Position:- 01

Experience:- 0 - 2 years

About the Vertical:- 

The recruit will be a key active member of the Sustainable Enterprise Domain (SED) of Development Alternatives Group. The work done by Development Alternatives is divided under 5 functional domains (departments), basis the kind of projects/ programmes undertaken by the particular domain. The Sustainable Enterprise Domain works in area of building socially relevant enterprise solutions for local economic development and job creation. Over the last two decades due to focused work on this particular area, the DA group has been able to facilitate the development of 8,500 micro enterprises with youth, women and farmers creating over 50,000 jobs. The SED domain caters to sectors that create livelihood opportunities in agriculture and rural services enhance the quality of like (water and energy based) and promote environmental sustainability (green building materials and waste utilization). The Sustainable Enterprise Domain is also currently incubating IMEDF (Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation), the Special Purpose Vehicle of the DA group. Set up with an aim to boost an ecosystem for green and inclusive entrepreneurship, IMEDF promotes and support enterprise models through transfer and adaptation of innovative technology based business models, provision of credit and finance linkages for entrepreneurs, capacity building for business management through technical skill building for business planning and operations, integration and mainstreaming of product and services into the local and extended market channels and collaborate with institutions to create an ecosystem promoting cluster development across India. Given the background the incumbent will be responsible for the following work areas who will be reporting to the department lead.

Job Description:-

1. Market research to provide knowledge on market trends and leverage market partnerships. 

2. Implementation of marketing and sales strategy.

3. Managing relationships with external stakeholders.

Desirable Attributes:-

1. Good communication skills.

2. Practical, committed and problem solving approach.

3. Willingness to travel few days a month.

Name of Organisation:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Deputy Manager/ Fellow – Rural Micro Enterprise Support Services

Qualification:- B. Com/ BBA and/ or Masters degree in Rural Development/ Management

Job Type:- Regular

Location:- New Delhi (HQ)

No. of Positions:- 02

Experience:- 0 - 2 years

About the Vertical:- 

The recruit will be a key active member of the Sustainable Enterprise Domain (SED) of Development Alternatives Group. The work done by Development Alternatives is divided under 5 functional domains (departments), basis the kind of projects/ programmes undertaken by the particular domain. The Sustainable Enterprise Domain works in area of building socially relevant enterprise solutions for local economic development and job creation. Over the last two decades due to focused work on this particular area, the DA group has been able to facilitate the development of 8,500 micro enterprises with youth, women and farmers creating over 50,000 jobs. The SED domain caters to sectors that create livelihood opportunities in agriculture and rural services enhance the quality of like (water and energy based) and promote environmental sustainability (green building materials and waste utilization). The Sustainable Enterprise Domain is also currently incubating IMEDF (Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation), the Special Purpose Vehicle of the DA group. Set up with an aim to boost an ecosystem for green and inclusive entrepreneurship, IMEDF promotes and support enterprise models through transfer and adaptation of innovative technology based business models, provision of credit and finance linkages for entrepreneurs, capacity building for business management through technical skill building for business planning and operations, integration and mainstreaming of product and services into the local and extended market channels and collaborate with institutions to create an ecosystem promoting cluster development across India. Given the background the incumbent will be responsible for the following work areas who will be reporting to the department lead.

Job Description:-

1. Customize and implement support services for enabling access to credit marketing and training needs for micro entrepreneurs.

2. Build and manage a network of local partners for provision of enterprise support services to entrepreneurs.

3. Undertake periodic monitoring and tracking of project activities to ensure effective delivery.

4. Develop and validate enterprise models.

Desirable Attributes:-

1. Experience in management of data collection and analysis a plus.

2. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

3. Experience in managing field teams.

4. Should be willing to travel to field for 10-15 days a month.

5. Basic understanding of business economics.

Name of Organisation:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Deputy Manager/ Manager – Rural Entrepreneurship Initiatives

Qualification:- Post Graduate in Management/ Economics/ Rural Development

Job Type:- Regular

Location:- New Delhi (HQ)

No. of Positions:- 02

Experience:- 2 - 5 years

About the Vertical:- 

The recruit will be a key member of the Sustainable Enterprise Domain (SED) of Development Alternatives Group. The work done by Development Alternatives is divided under 5 functional domains (departments), basis the kind of projects/ programmes undertaken by the particular domain. The Sustainable Enterprise Domain works in area of building socially relevant enterprise solutions for local economic development and job creation. Over the last two decades due to focused work on this particular area, the DA group has been able to facilitate the development of 8,500 micro enterprises with youth, women and farmers creating over 50,000 jobs. The SED domain caters to sectors that create livelihood opportunities in agriculture and rural services enhance the quality of like (water and energy based) and promote environmental sustainability (green building materials and waste utilization). The Sustainable Enterprise Domain is also currently incubating IMEDF (Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation), the Special Purpose Vehicle of the DA group. Set up with an aim to boost an ecosystem for green and inclusive entrepreneurship, IMEDF promotes and support enterprise models through transfer and adaptation of innovative technology based business models, provision of credit and finance linkages for entrepreneurs, capacity building for business management through technical skill building for business planning and operations, integration and mainstreaming of product and services into the local and extended market channels and collaborate with institutions to create an ecosystem promoting cluster development across India. Given the background the incumbent will be responsible for the following work areas who will be reporting to the department lead.

Job Description:-

Undertake the implementation of projects focused on innovation in rural micro-enterprise development.

Responsible for

1. Development and implementation of innovative models and tools for enabling access to credit, marketing and training for micro entrepreneurs.

2. Documentation of implementation, observations and case studies for reporting.

3. Track progress of the models and develop potential linkages with the larger ecosystem.

Desirable Attributes:-

1. Self starter, practical, creative and problem solver.

2. Excellent communication skills required.

Name of Organisation:- Development Alternatives

Position:- Program Manager - Rural Entrepreneurship Initiatives

Qualification:- Post Graduate in Business/ Economics/ Rural Development

Job Type:- Regular

Location:- New Delhi (HQ)

No. of Position:- 01

Experience:- 4 - 7 years

About the Vertical:- 

The recruit will be a senior member of the Sustainable Enterprise Domain (SED) of Development Alternatives Group. The work done by Development Alternatives is divided under 5 functional domains (departments), basis the kind of projects/ programmes undertaken by the particular domain. The Sustainable Enterprise Domain works in area of building socially relevant enterprise solutions for local economic development and job creation. Over the last two decades due to focused work on this particular area, the DA group has been able to facilitate the development of 8,500 micro enterprises with youth, women and farmers creating over 50,000 jobs. The SED domain caters to sectors that create livelihood opportunities in agriculture and rural services enhance the quality of like (water and energy based) and promote environmental sustainability (green building materials and waste utilization). The Sustainable Enterprise Domain is also currently incubating IMEDF (Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation), the Special Purpose Vehicle of the DA group. Set up with an aim to boost an ecosystem for green and inclusive entrepreneurship, IMEDF promotes and support enterprise models through transfer and adaptation of innovative technology based business models, provision of credit and finance linkages for entrepreneurs, capacity building for business management through technical skill building for business planning and operations, integration and mainstreaming of product and services into the local and extended market channels and collaborate with institutions to create an ecosystem promoting cluster development across India. Given the background the incumbent will be responsible for the following work areas who will be reporting to the department lead.

Job Description:-

Management of our social innovation platform for enterprise development in rural communities.

Responsible for:-

1. Client Management support specifically - quantitative and qualitative reporting and coordination of various pilots.

2. Identification of innovative models to be replicated and management of partnerships.

3. Oversee the quality and efficiency of the platform and specialized interventions in entrepreneurship with partner.

Desirable Attributes:-

1. Strategic thinker with problem solving skills to help drive the social Innovation based activities and objectives.

2. Excellent Communication skills required (both written and verbal).

3. Experience working in the Livelihood generation/ Enterprise development field.

4. Experience in Market systems analysis (for farmers & artisans) or design thinking is a plus.