Openings: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII)

Apply by 16th/ 20th Jun 24

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), an autonomous and not-for-profit institute, set up in 1983, is an acknowledged National Resource Institute for Entrepreneurship Education, Research, Training & Institution Building. It is sponsored by apex financial institutions – the IDBI Bank Ltd., IFCI Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd. and the State Bank of India (SBI). The Government of Gujarat pledged twenty-three acres of land on which stands the majestic and sprawling EDII campus at Ahmedabad. The institute is recognized as Centre of Excellence by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India.

To pursue its mission, EDII has helped to set up twelve state-level exclusive entrepreneurship development centres and institutes. Institute works in the collaborative frame with State & Central Government Ministries & Departments, such as DST, Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Textiles, Education, Ministry of External affairs, Ministry of MSME etc. It is also works/worked with noted corporates like Bayer Foundation, Tata Communications, Tata Power, Walmart, HP, Accenture, HCL, Facebook, HSBC, Yes Bank etc. on CSR Projects.

In order to broaden the frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research, EDII has established a Centre for Research in Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CREED), to investigate a range of issues surrounding the small and medium enterprise sector through its publication, “The Journal of Entrepreneurship”. In the international arena, efforts to develop entrepreneurship by way of sharing resources and organizing training programmes, have helped EDII earn accolades and support from the World Bank, Commonwealth Secretariat, UNIDO, ILO, FNSt, British Council, Ford Foundation, European Union, ASEAN Secretariat and several other renowned agencies. EDII has also set up an Entrepreneurship Development Centre in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam, Uzbekistan, and Rwanda.

For more information, visit our website www.ediindia.org

1. Project Officer – (1)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF INDIA (EDII) INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Location: Madurai

Qualification & Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Rural Management/social work/ Economics/MBA
• Must have 3 years of experience in Micro enterprise/ Entrepreneurship
• Development/ Self Employment/ Livelihood/ Women’s related schemes and projects.
• The candidate should possess good documentation and reporting skills, high degree of computer literacy, data analysis ability and good communication ability with fluency in English and Hindi.

Job Description: 

• Selected project officers will be responsible to provide guidance and counseling of potential and existing entrepreneurs for setting up and development of small and micro enterprises.
• Assisting the micro and small enterprise in developing technology and forward linkages
• Organizing workshops and training programmes for NGOs/Institutions and Entrepreneurs.
• Networking and liaisoning with key stakeholder’s viz. Funding agencies,
• Development banks, government departments, NGOs and Potential and Existing Entrepreneurs.
• Preparing project reports
• Reporting to sponsoring agencies
• Type of Employment: On Contractual basis.

Maximum Salary: Rs. 44,000/- CTC.

EDII takes pride in its top-quality product portfolio, the details of which are available on its website www.ediindia.org. Candidates are advised to go through it. Selected candidates must be prepared to work in one or more programmes/activities, depending on the requirements of the institute.

EDII reserves the right to accept or reject any/all application(s) without assigning any reason(s) thereof.

How to apply

Forward your resume to hrsro@ediindia.org on or before June 16 2024 with the subject line ‘Application for Project Officer – Madurai’ indicating your specialization, experience, current organization name along with the designation, salary drawn and expected salary. Write Name of Position and location applied for in a subject line.

2. Front Office Executive

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) invites applications for the post of Front Office Executive at Bangalore

Job location – South Regional Office (Bangalore)

Job Description:

• Warmly welcome clients, guests as they arrive at the office. Maintain a friendly and professional manner at all times.
• Answer incoming phone calls promptly and direct them to the appropriate departments or individuals. Take messages when necessary and ensure effective communication within the organization.
• Manage the front desk area, keeping it tidy and organized. Provide general information to visitors and answer inquiries about the company.
• Assist in scheduling appointments and meetings for employees and executives.
• Maintain an updated calendar to ensure efficient use of time.
• Provide basic administrative support to various departments, such as data entry, filing, and document preparation.
• Register and issue access passes to visitors, ensuring security protocols are followed.
• Keep accurate records of visitors, phone calls, and other relevant information as required.
• Monitor and replenish office supplies, ensuring that necessary items are readily available.
• Keep track of all incoming and outgoing couriers, packages, and posts. Maintain a manual register and an organized Excel sheet to record relevant details, including sender/receiver information, tracking numbers, date & time of receipt/dispatch, and any special instructions.
• Manage the booking schedule for meeting rooms and discussion spaces within the office. Coordinate with employees and teams to schedule appointments and ensure that meeting rooms are appropriately allocated and available as per the required time slots.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Higher Secondary, Degree or equivalent. Additional relevant certifications or training are a plus.
• 1 experience as a receptionist
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Fluency in multiple languages can be advantageous. (English, Hindi, and Kannada)
• Proficient in using basic office software, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously is essential.
• Professional appearance and manner.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle challenging situations with grace and patience.
• Knowledge of office equipment, such as printers, copiers, and phone systems.

Type of Employment –  On Contractual basis.

Salary  – Rs. 15,000 to Rs.20,000 P.M based on the experience

Last Date of Application     :         16-06-2024

Interested candidates share their resume to hrsro@ediindia.org with subject line “Front Office Executive – Bangalore” indicating your specialization, experience, expertise. Please specify your current organization name along with the details of designation, current salary drawn and expected salary.

3. Project Officers-cum-Trainer

Project UDAYA: Promoting entrepreneurship among women from Affirmative Action community & Person with Disability (PwD):

Project UDAYA is being implemented in Ratnagiri and Raigad districts (Maharashtra) to promote entrepreneurship among women from Affirmative Action Community and Person with Disability (Pw). Major focus is on SC ST women. Various activities are implementing like Entrepreneurship Awareness Camps (EACs), Women Entrepreneurship Development Programmes, B2B Workshops, Exhibition-cum-Sale, handholding support to women/PwD entrepreneurs etc. We are inviting application for the following position under this project;

Location: Ratnagiri (Maharashtra)

Qualification & Experience:

• Graduation/Post Graduation in Social Work (MSW) / Rural Management (MRM)/Economics/MBA/Rural development.
• Must have 3-4 years’ of experience to work with women/PwD in
• Entrepreneurship Development training/ Micro enterprise / Self Employment/
• Livelihood/ Women’s related schemes and projects.
• Experience in field work / training / Coordination.
• The candidate should possess good documentation and reporting skills, high degree of computer literacy (MS office), data analysis ability and good communication ability with fluency in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Job Description: 

• Selected project officers will be responsible for mobilizing and sensitizing women/SHG member/PwD on entrepreneurship to set-up micro enterprise
• Organizing workshops and training programs for women/PwD entrepreneurs.
• Providing guidance and counseling to potential and existing women entrepreneurs for setting up and developing small and micro enterprises.
• Assisting the micro and small enterprises in developing technology and forward linkages
• Networking and liaisoning with key stakeholders viz. Funding agencies,
• Development banks, government departments, NGOs, and Potential and Existing Entrepreneurs.
• Preparing project reports
• Reporting and documentation

Type of Employment: On a Contractual basis.

Maximum Salary: Rs. 45,000 CTC (Depends on experience)

Last Date of Application Submission: 20.06.2024

Forward your resume to  jobs.staff@ediindia.org. on or before June 20 2024 with the subject line ‘Application for Project Officer – Ratnagiri’ indicating your specialization, experience, current organization name along with the designation, salary drawn and expected salary. Write Name of Position and location applied for in a subject line.