Program Officer, 4-6 years exp, Noida


Compensation:

Best in Development Sector/Industry

Education:

UG - Any Graduate PG - M.A - Economics

Industry Type:

NGO/Social Services

• Minimum Post-Graduation, preferably PG in Economics from reputed university.

• Impressive experience in networking and undertaking research

• Demonstrable communication and analytical skills

• Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders

• Knowledge about conferences, seminars, workshops, syposiums, capacity building, campaigns and movements, socio-economic and political issues of the country, with effective influencing, negotiation skills

• Excellent computer skills, including Internet, database management, spreadsheets, word and presentations.

• Highly organized project coordinator with the ability to plan, monitor and the capacity for urgent, reliable action;

• Ability to understand and express ideas in English and Hindi in a fluent, concise way, both orally and in writing, and to communicate complex information and institutional positions - essential;

• Thoroughness and attention to detail;

• Reliable team member with strong interpersonal skills to work in a multi-cultural team;

• Adaptability and flexibility in working in a complex and dynamic environment.

• Sound Decision-Making

• Demonstrating Accountability and Commitment

• Ability to work in a team and to support team members and local partners – essential.

• Willingness and ability to travel, including in difficult environments - essential.

• Ability to contribute to the development of effective national and regional strategies – essential.

• Ability to work independently to initiate and support complex projects – essential.

• Working knowledge of SME related International Organisation preferred.

• A covering letter not exceeding one and one half pages must accompany application. The letter should describe your ability to meet the essential requirements set out in the vacancy notice.

• A minimum of 4-6 years professional experience.

• Previous experience equivalent to the post preferably from good repute organization required.

• Experience in the field of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.

A. Conceptualize and develop appropriate program interventions and strategies that are consistent with goals and objectives of WASME.

B. Lead the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) related interventions and develop appropriate synergies among all the components for maximizing impact for the communities.

C. Elicit the technical support from internal and external sources as appropriate.

D. Ensure review and planning at different levels, overseeing the M&E needs of the programs for effective implementation.

E. Establish effective liaison with various government departments/ ministries, international/ regional/ national level organisations, multilateral/ bi-lateral agencies, concerned UN agencies counterparts at the national and international level ensuring their active participation with demonstrated ownership for effective implementation of the strategies. Also ensure that this results in effective collaboration for the achievement of purpose and overall objectives.

F. Establish effective liaison with members, associates, network partners and regularly have exchange of ideas with them.

G. Manage Human Resources of the programs in a manner that results in staff competency, motivation, and morale to successfully attain the achievements required in their respective positions.

H. Facilitate development of joint annual implementation plan for the assigned area with active participation of field staff, officials and counterparts.

I. Ensure compliance of all reporting requirements in time, fulfilling all quality standards.

J. Establish network with SME related organisations including Government and funding agencies.

K. Provide leadership in implementing and coordinating the SME activities at the field level

L. Ensure program quality and deliverables

M. Contact corporate, governments, financial institutions, banks, promotional agencies, chambers of commerce & industries, corporate houses and explore for the defined partnership options

N. Closing on partnership deals and servicing of clients in order to maintain a long term relationship

O. Maintain and build the corporate database – to be contacted for new memberships, donations, sponsorships, grants, etc. and existing for retention

P. The position will have a financial target to achieve.

Q. Provide necessary support to WASME and partnering organizations to strengthen understanding of SME development programming

R. Prepare budget for programmes and events and MoUs/ ToRs/ LoI/ Letter of Agreement with partnering organisations in case of any joint programs/ collaboration

S. Conduct seminars, conferences, workshops, capacity building programs, exhibitions, symposiums, studies in areas related to SMEs.

Keywords: Networking, Database Management, Program Officer World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME) – a global non-governmental organization headquartered at Noida, India – has been spearheading the cause and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) world over since its inception in 1980. It has emerged, over the years, as one of the most representative, effective and leading international organisations, working towards the promotion of SMEs. The vision behind establishment of WASME was to build a world private community of small business, their supporting and financial institutions as a non-governmental organization, not influenced by any government(s).

WASME has members, associates and network partners in different countries across the world. It enjoys consultative/ observer status with concerned agencies in UN system such as ECOSOC, UNCTAD, WIPO, UNIDO, UNICITRAL, UNESCAP, ITC and ILO. It also cooperates actively with several intergovernmental and international organizations such as WCO, OECD, ICSB, APCTT, etc.

WASME has Permanent Representatives at important stations. WASME works closely with SME Experts located in different parts of the world designated as Senior Advisors in specific disciplines. WASME is managed by a competent staff supplemented by pool of experts specialized in Information services, Human Resources Development , Economic Research, Marketing, Finance, Technology Transfer, Rural Development and related subjects. It functions from its own premises in a green belt in Noida – a cluster of SMEs – on the outskirts of New Delhi.

The Mission Statement calls for WASME to be a strategic resource centre for SMEs, to foster international co-operation, to encourage linkages among SMEs and governments and to provide leadership and also be a catalyst for building a supporting and synergetic network of civil society institutions so as to make SMEs competitive.

Since its establishment WASME has been vigorously striving to stimulate, foster, promote and coordinate international cooperation and movement for the growth and development of SMEs. WASME is well recognized and highly acclaimed for its pivotal role in promoting sustainable development of SME sector worldwide. Company Name:

World Association for Small & Medium Enterprises (WASME)


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