Jagriti Enterprise Centre – Purvanchal Looking For Director Incubation at Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, Full Time

Jagriti Enterprise Centre – Purvanchal (JECP)  

BACKGROUND  

Jagriti is a 20-year old non-profit with an objective of building entrepreneurship ecosystems in Tier 2/3 India. It has a three-pillar strategy to achieve its mission.  

The first pillar is Jagriti Yatra – a 15-day entrepreneurship train journey program to inspire youth to become entrepreneurs. In the last 15 years, it has impacted more than 7500 youth, 28% of them turning into entrepreneurs.  

The second pillar is JADE – Jagriti Ambassador for District Entrepreneurs, which is an entrepreneurship outreach program across Tier 2/3 districts of India, executed by the alumni of Jagriti Yatra.  

The third pillar is Jagriti Enterprise Centre – Purvanchal (JECP) – an innovation and incubation ecosystem in Purvanchal (eastern Uttar Pradesh) to support local entrepreneurs and innovators). The ecosystem is designed as a hub-and-spoke model across 15 districts of Purvanchal. The hub is a 1 Lakh+ sq ft world-class Centre in Deoria with facilities like co-working spaces, multipurpose hall, and centers of excellence.  The spokes are district offices, manned by Udyam Corps and Mitra – the last-mile connectors and facilitators of local enterprises.  

Over the next 10 years, Jagriti aims to create a movement of Udyamita across the country by integrating the three pillars.  

JECP:

The functioning of the JECP can be described through the 3 x I framework. 

Inspiration includes mobilization and outreach among the local communities of students, women, farmers, entrepreneurs and others to spread the message of Udyamita and inspire them to become entrepreneurs.  

Incubation is defined by the 7M process, which will be followed at the hub as well as at each of its network nodes. The 7M process includes mobilization, market access, mentorship, money, miscellaneous services, mitra, and mahol (ecosystem). An operations manual guides the local team for incubation.  

Innovation is defined by 6 CoEs, focused on – agriculture, healthcare, women, digital, rural urbanization, and handicrafts. The objective of the CoEs is to identify local innovations and connect them to the market, as well as bring relevant innovations from outside. Digital CoE, supported by Zoho, and Women CoE have been already activated.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director Incubation is responsible for design and execution of incubation across the 15 districts of Purvanchal, and for guiding and supervising the Udyam Corps and Mitra across the network offices. The end-customers, the incubated enterprises – Udyamis, and their growth are the key focus of the Director.  

The Director will need to work closely with the team, senior leadership team, and Board to create a  conducive environment for Udyamita in the region. The Director will report to the Chief Operating Officer,  JECP.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Incubation  

1. Implement the 7M Incubation process through cohort of entrepreneurs across 15 districts (currently  present in 3 districts) of Purvanchal as per the strategy of JECP  

2. Build team of Udyam Corps and Mitra, work on their training and professional development, and  guide them in the implementation of the incubation process 

3. Develop and maintain strong relationships with the incubated entrepreneurs, ensuring they receive  the support they need to succeed and grow  

4. Build the capacity of the incubated entrepreneurs through cohort-based activities and peer-to-peer  learning forums  

5. Track the impact of the incubation through an impact dashboard, and timely report to internal and  external stakeholders  

Ecosystem Building  

1. Design and execute mobilization and outreach activities and events to invite local entrepreneurs and  other stakeholders  

2. Organize regional events to showcase the incubated entrepreneurs and their products / services to  local and national audience  

3. Support marketing team execute the regional and national marketing plan  

4. Build relationships and partnerships with various stakeholders, including government bodies,  investors, universities and industry associations, to support the growth the ecosystem in the region  5. Engage with Jagriti Yatra team for cross-learning opportunities and sharing of resources to achieve  the national vision  

Operations

1. Supervise the functioning of the network offices (spokes), helping them achieve impact and  revenue  

2. Support the operations at the main Centre (Hub), especially the various programs and events  running at the Centre by liaising with the Programming team  

3. Liaise with the finance and accounts teams to create, maintain and monitor annual budget, and  to implement the financial policies and processes  

4. Ensure effective allocations of available resources across various activities of JECP  5. Report to the Chief Operations Officer for regular progress updates and strategic decisions  

Role Requirement

1. A senior person who has experience in general management, in incubation services and if  possible, in innovation thinking  

2. A person with the seniority and the gravity to command the respect of the inmates, as different  issues in relation to the 3 x I framework emerge  

3. Has experience in managing teams with a wide range of capabilities in the Incubation and  Innovation process  

4. Has an ability to communicate with clarity and empathy to those at the center, and those visiting  the center  

5. At ease with ambiguity, and can deal with the relatively young and local users of the center  6. Can deal with the national and international partner set, as they will have requirements separate  to the local user sets 

Qualifications:  

 At least 10 years of experience in the entrepreneurship ecosystem, including experience in  incubation, acceleration, or venture capital  

 Demonstrated success in building and growing incubatee companies, preferably in rural or  emerging markets  

 Strong network and relationships in the startup ecosystem, including investors, entrepreneurs,  and industry associations  

 Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams   Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets  

 Knowledge of the local ecosystem, including government policies, infrastructure, and cultural  dynamics  

 Passion for social impact and entrepreneurship in emerging markets  

 Experience in managing a P&L in a company or an institution of 10 crore or more  

Location:  

This is a full-time position and the Director will be based in Deoria / Gorakhpur / Kushinagar in Eastern  UP.  

Compensation and Benefits:  

CTC: 15-20 Lakhs (commensurate with experience)  

Other benefits as per the HR policies will apply. 

If interested, please write to suvarna@jagriti.org with your CV and a cover letter.