Multiple Openings – WE Hub

WE Hub Foundation, registered under Section 8 of the (Indian) Companies Act 2013, is under the purview of I.T E & C Department, Government of Telangana. WE Hub (Women Entrepreneurs Hub) is India’s first and only State led Incubator to promote and foster women entrepreneurship by way of Incubation, Access to Government and create a Global collaborative network for Women led Enterprises to thrive. As a step towards advancing the economy through participation of women, the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017 hosted in Hyderabad was themed “Women First, Prosperity for all”.  Identifying the need for a dedicated platform to support and guide Women Entrepreneurs during the Summit, the Government of Telangana conceptualized “WE Hub” and announced its inception on 8th March 2018.

WE Hub works primarily in providing access to technical, financial, government and policy support required to start-up, scale up and accelerate with global market access, to women entrepreneurs in India. With the mission to create a supportive community of resources for Women Entrepreneurs, WE Hub has been working closely with Government agencies, Corporates, Industries, Academia, and international agencies, to democratize women entrepreneurship across socio economic strata.

1. Accounts Manager, WE Hub

Job Description:

• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, external stakeholders
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to client needs and objectives
• Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement to meet sales quotas
•  Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g., quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)
•  Be sensitive to the current market trends by observing regularly and performing competitor analysis in a bid to stay ahead
• Run WIP meetings with internal stakeholders, proactively monitor project performance and assess if they are on track to hit their delivery goals
• Implement optimization tactics as required throughout the lifetime of the project to maximize delivery
• Other duties as reasonably required

Qualification:

• Essential experience and skills
• Proven work experience as an Account Manager, outstanding planning, organizing and coordination skills
• Superior time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
• High attention to detail, proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
•  Excels at written and verbal communication
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience delivering presentations, client-focused solutions to client needs
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
• Full understanding of the Media/Advertising industry, its culture, work style, basic understanding of limitations, temperament to client relations and servicing in general
• Flair for identifying growth opportunities and helping business scale

The compensation for the role is Rs. 4.8 Lakh and may vary based on the qualification/experience.

2. Communications Associate

Job Description:

• Assist in the implementation and updating of WE Hub’s communications and PR plan
• Write profile stories of entrepreneurs that highlight their entrepreneurial journey and/or learning practices used at WE Hub.
• Manage WE Hub’s online presence by updating, revising, and developing its website resources and by developing copy for its social media
• Write Internal reports and general communications to help promote WE Hub’s internal processes and which provides learning excellence for both internal and external audiences.
• Writing, publishing engaging content and audience interaction on various social networks, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Analyzing and reporting target audience’s social media activity, interaction, and growth
• Optimizing social media posts (language, tone, message) based on target audience’s behaviors.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English or related field.
•  1-2 years’ experience in media relations, journalism, communications, or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skill in proactively building relationships with reporters and editors, and in successfully positioning issues with the media to publish impactful stories.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen well and positively represent the organization and its mission
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
•  Creative thinking ability
•  Ability to work with digital media
• Manage internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to think on the feet

The compensation for the role is Rs. 5.4 Lakh and may vary based on the qualification/experience.

3. Facility Manager, WE Hub

Job Description:

• Provide a pivotal role in facility service operations of WE Hub Headquarters in Hyderabad including new office builds and fast-paced expansions, capacity and space planning, and implementation of new processes and procedures.
• Provide an exceptional customer service experience, be the face of workplace services to our end users, and work with WE Hub’s entrepreneurs to understand their needs and deliver the right solutions, while influencing the customer, the client, and other internal organizations in reaching consensus and compromise when needed.
• Be responsible for delivery of WE Hub’s diverse programs, services, and agreements, and provide strategic direction and leadership to facilities teams (in-sourced and extended workforce) who oversee both building operations (repairs and maintenance, HVAC, janitorial, etc.) and manage the daily operations of the site (reception and mail services, occupancy planning and moves, EHS programs, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of combined facility management experience and service experience with an emphasis on facilities, hospitality, corporate services, property management, or equivalent office management.
• Experience collaborating with other business units to meet company goals and standards, and act with integrity in all business transactions.
•  Proven record of effecting strategic change and initiatives where prudent.
• Ability to think ‘out of the box’ and bring creative, nonstandard, and innovative solutions to the table.
• Ability to communicate in written format as well as meetings, and ability to travel across the offices in your region.
•  Comfortable and engaging presenting in front of large crowds.
• Advanced leadership skills, with proven ability to influence at all levels.

Contract:

• The contract to be signed for a period of 1 year from the date of engagement (Preferable starting date: November 1st, 2021). Subject to renewal based on requirement of the organization and mutual interest of the candidate.
• The compensation for the role is Rs. 5.4 Lakh and may vary based on the qualification/experience.

4. Partnerships Associate

Job Description:

• Part of the core team which implements the Mentor – Mentee Program at WE Hub.
• Write profile stories of entrepreneurs that highlight their entrepreneurial journey and/or learning practices at WE Hub’s programs.
• Interacting with the Stakeholders from Government, Corporate and Academia who are crucial to the Mentor-Mentee Program.
• Write Internal reports and general communications to help promote WE Hub’s internal processes and which provides learning excellence for both internal and external audiences.
•  Writing, publishing engaging content and audience interaction on various social networks, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Analyzing and reporting target audience’s social media activity, interaction, and growth
•  Optimizing social media posts (language, tone, message) based on target audience’s behaviors.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English or related field.
• 1-2 years’ experience in media relations, journalism, communications, or related field.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skill in proactively building relationships with reporters and editors, and in successfully positioning issues with the media to publish impactful stories.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen well and positively represent the organization and its mission
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Creative thinking ability
• Ability to work with digital media
• Manage internal and external stakeholders
•  Ability to think on the feet

The compensation for the role is Rs. 5.4 Lakh and may vary based on the qualification/experience.

5. Program Associate, MIS, Mentor – Mentee Program

Job Description:

• Part of the core team which implements the Mentor – Mentee Program at WE Hub.
• Think through the details of program execution for well-defined projects to drive the overall engagement forward
•  Create effective presentations and project plans to communicate the above
• Analyze publicly available data, information and provide relevant insights for the project
• Creating tools to streamline the processes necessary for the Mentor – Mentee Program.
• Compiling field level data and presenting it to the respective authorities.
• Maintaining relevant data on sheets and regularly monitoring the progress of the project.
• Participate in the process of reporting & documentation and updating MIS data related to project; along with documentation of success stories/videos with the team members.
• Monitoring of project activities and ensuring timely reporting of the same.
• Review of progress and documenting the process of respective activities mentioned in the project planning document

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree required
• 1-2 years’ work experience
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent data analysis and presentation skills
• Skilled in data analytics software like Alteryx or R would be a plus
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ‘can-do’ attitude
• Operating style suited to working in a small organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued
• Highly motivated to work for impact at scale

Contract:

• The contract to be signed for a period of 1 year from the date of engagement (Preferable starting date: November 1st, 2021). Subject to renewal based on requirement of the organization and mutual interest of the candidate.
•  The compensation for the role is Rs. 5.4 Lakh and may vary based on the qualification/experience.

6. Program Liaison, Mentor – Mentee Program

Job Description:

• Leads the core team which implements the Mentor – Mentee Program at WE Hub
• Participate in strategic discussion and create program roadmaps & executions plans
• Manage communication on strategic initiatives, OKRs, changes and value propositions
• Align business stakeholders on changes and new procedures
• Help team derive high level estimates and conduct Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)
• Prioritize competing demands, negotiate timelines, and scope large efforts
• Coordinate program interdependencies, track critical path and expose risks to the roadmap
• Create frameworks, vocabulary & best practices and ensure consistency across teams
• Create dashboards to provide status updates on key metrics, project/ program status & other initiatives
• Involve in key leadership meeting and prepare required reports and artifacts to tell story
• Define, track, and refine metrics and KPIs that measure the business health and successful execution of strategic projects and initiatives
• Implement and continue to improve best practices company-wide and across specific functions

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management Finance, Economics, or any other related business field. A Postgraduate Degree is preferable.
• At least 3 years of work experience
• Proven people management and stakeholder management skills
• Strong hands-on experience in using project management tools like JIRA
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver products and projects on tight deadlines
• Experience building processes, defining program requirements, and using data/metrics to determine improvements
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with both technical and non-technical individuals
• Hands-on experience with agile or other program management methodologies

The compensation for the role is Rs. 6 Lakh and may vary based on the qualification/experience.

7. Program Manager, Incubation

Job Description:

• Direct and manage the incubation of Start-ups, as well as assist Start-ups in the areas of strategy, product-market fit, business plan development and market analysis
• Lead the Start-Ups support activities of WE HUB, including business advisory/mentoring, access to finance, access to information and access to policy.
• Develop relevant, quality training, advisory and mentorship programs for the Start-Ups.
• Research and identify new business opportunities – including new markets, growth areas, trends, partnerships, products, and services – or new ways of reaching existing markets, improve profitability and help the business grow.
• Build market position by locating, developing, defining, and closing business relationships.
• Responsible for the development and oversight of the WE HUB’s corporate strategies to support growth objectives while strengthening the business core to develop and maintain a competitive advantage.
• Careful strategic planning and positioning in the appropriate markets, or enhancing the operation of the business, position, or reputation.
• Play a key role in strategy formulation, collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders, and leads cross-functional teams in the development of business-wide operational strategies.
• Manage the development of corporate plans and budgets by playing a lead role in all the planning and budgeting activities performed by WE HUB.
• Identify trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.
• Prepare Quarterly/Annual strategic risk Reports for the Management as well as the WE HUB’s Leadership.

Desired Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management Finance, Economics, or any other related business field. A Postgraduate Degree is preferable.
• At least 3 years of work experience, with at least 1 year experience in the Incubator/Innovation Ecosystem is preferred.
• Good analytical skills, an ability to translate raw information into actionable strategies and initiatives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of Ms Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which will be necessary for the creation of both visually and verbally engaging analyses reports and presentations.
• Should be a people person and passionate about team building.

The compensation for the role is Rs. 7.2 Lakh and may vary based on the qualification/experience.

8. Program Manager, M&E

Job Description:

• Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection, and evaluation procedures
• Recommend further improvement of the logical framework
• Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the project success.
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results.
• Monitor the sustainability of the project’s results.
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager on project strategies and activities.
• Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks.
• Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the CEO.
• Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Project Manager in preparing relevant reports.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project.
• Assist in coordinating across the available components of the Project to ensure effective implementation of M&E/MIS.
• Assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use.
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing other relevant reports.
• Organize and conduct training on M&E/MIS for project and government staff
  Assist Project Manager in the preparation of reports on the findings and lessons learned from project innovations
• Prepare Issues Log and Risk Log for the project
• Develop M&E system for the Project and for the government counterpart/stakeholders.

Qualification:

Education:

University Degree preferably in Business Administration, Economics, or related field.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E/MIS in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/UN bodies/ Government
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of reports.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent data analysis and presentation skills
  Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software.
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software.
• Strong training & facilitation skills.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken English. Proficiency in Telugu is preferred but not compulsory.

The compensation for the role is Rs. 7.2 Lakh and may vary based on the qualification/experience.

9. Research Associate

Job Description:

• Engage regularly with government and non-government partners, research projects on scale-ups and researchers to identify ways in which the scale-up team can support the different partners and inform the pipeline of solutions emerging from new research.
• Develop frameworks and models for supporting governments and other partners to implement an evidence-based policy or program, including implementation toolkits and technical assistance partnerships.
• Write reports by distilling data and presenting it in an easy-to-understand manner for different kinds of audience and be comfortable analyzing and interpreting data (especially data related to monitoring and evaluation of programs).
• Build and maintain relationships with key partners in governments, NGOs, foundations, and multilateral aid agencies in the region.
• Capture learnings on success and failures in scaling-up programs with quality and generating tools and knowledge products for internal and external sharing.

Qualification:

• Education: Master’s degree (preferably in economics, public policy, business, finance/financial services, or international development). A strong technical understanding of economics and/or evaluation is necessary to ensure that WE Hub’s findings are translated into general policy conclusions in a way that is both simple to follow but also accurate and undistorted.
• Experience: This position requires one or more years of relevant experience in addition to a relevant master’s degree. Experience working in livelihoods, finance, with MSMEs/financial services and programmes is highly preferable. Experience of working with state/central governments in India, and previous managerial experience, will be an added advantage.
• Understanding Randomized Evaluations: Demonstrate a keen understanding of the value of randomized evaluations and their usefulness for policy decisions.

Skills and Competencies

• Communication: Attention to detail and excellent writing and presentation skills for communicating policy lessons from academic papers in ways that policymakers understand. This requires clear, precise, non-technical writing, and creativity in presentation.
• Proven ability to handle several different projects/tasks at one time, successfully complete tasks assigned, and meet deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong interest in international development policy, South Asia development, and/or program evaluation as demonstrated by coursework and professional experience.
• Language: Fluency in English (written and oral).

The compensation for the role is Rs. 5.4 Lakh and may vary based on the qualification/experience

10. WE Hub Fellow

Job Description:

• Work with the leadership to manage cross-functional, high-impact initiatives and programs that enable the company to achieve short and long-term financial goals
• Lead successful implementations of strategic initiatives aimed at increasing growth, profitability, accelerating company performance and transition setup of new business
•  In partnership with leadership team, track and drive prioritization, visibility, and execution of core business initiatives
• Create and drive project/program plans and schedules to achieve the business outcome, not just check the box
• Maintain project schedules, identifying dependencies, and driving awareness and crisp execution against major due dates
• Define, track, and refine metrics and KPIs that measure the business health and successful execution of strategic projects and initiatives
• Implement and continue to improve best practices company-wide and across specific functions

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management Finance, Economics, or any other related business field. A Postgraduate Degree is preferable.
• 1+ years of business / strategy / project management experience.
• Proven track record of generating high-quality business results
• Ability to execute at a strategic level and roll up the sleeves and do the work; easily able to shift from one to the other
• Solid program and project management skills, having managed and successfully delivered multiple, complex projects on-time and on-budget
• Disciplined in setting and managing priorities and results and holding people to account
• Ability to drive change and lead through influence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to implement best practices and results-based metrics
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Contract:

• The contract to be signed for a period of 1 year from the date of engagement (Preferable starting date: November 1st, 2021). Subject to renewal based on requirement of the organization and mutual interest of the candidate.
• The compensation for the role is Rs. 4.8 Lakh and may vary based on the qualification/experience.