Senior Program Manager – Women Entrepreneurship in Kolkata | SwitchON Foundation | ₹9.6-10.8 LPA

SwitchON Foundation

Established in 2008, SwitchON Foundation is a pioneering non-profit organisation 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, SwitchON operates across 10 states in India, empowering communities with climate-smart technologies and practices. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, the organisation takes pride in its inclusive and diverse workplace, with strong representation of women in leadership roles.

Role

SwitchON Foundation is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Program Manager – Women Entrepreneurship to lead and strengthen its flagship Udyamini Programme. The role will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership, overseeing programme planning, implementation, team management, donor and government engagement, and programme expansion driving women-led entrepreneurship, strengthening SHGs and community institutions, and ensuring high-quality programme delivery across multiple geographies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Gender & Entrepreneurship thematic area of the Udyamini Program as the primary technical focal point
• Design and strengthen strategies for SHG development and women-led enterprise growth through capacity building and market linkages
• Review and validate training modules, and lead entrepreneurship training for women entrepreneurs
• Track SHG performance, identify implementation gaps, and recommend corrective actions
• Lead implementation of the Gender-focused FPO Accelerator from planning to execution
• Manage day-to-day donor engagement, reporting, and communication
• Build and maintain partnerships with government departments including NRLM, MSRLM, and NABARD
• Support proposal development, concept notes, and donor reporting for gender and entrepreneurship initiatives
• Mentor and guide field teams to ensure quality implementation across SHG and FPO interventions
• Document key learnings, best practices, and success stories to support organizational learning

Requirements

• Master's degree in Rural Development, Social Work, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Entrepreneurship, Management, Economics, or a related discipline
• 8-12 years of progressive experience in gender, livelihoods, entrepreneurship development, and community institution strengthening
• Minimum 6 years of experience working with Self-Help Groups (SHGs), women collectives, and women-led enterprises
• Experience working with NRLM/SRLM, NABARD, CSR-funded programs, or government livelihood missions highly preferred
• Strong understanding of Gender Equality and Women's Economic Empowerment
• Expertise in SHG strengthening, institution building, and enterprise development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Proficiency in English, Hindi, and Bengali

Benefits

• Compensation of ₹80,000-90,000 take-home per month, depending on skills, experience, and last drawn
• Opportunity to lead a flagship women entrepreneurship programme at a Great Place to Work Certified organisation
• Direct engagement with major government livelihood missions (NRLM, NABARD)
• Leadership role driving impact across multiple geographies with strong organizational support for women in leadership

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