← Back to all jobs Senior Program Manager - Women Entrepreneurship in Kolkata | SwitchON Foundation | ₹9.6-10.8 LPA SwitchON Foundation ⭐ Featuredfull-time? Kolkata, West Bengal senior level₹80,000 – ₹90,000/month 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 Excellent 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 Apply Interested candidates can aplly through the form given below Apply Follow our WhatsApp Channel to get notified about the latest jobs.

Required Skills Women's Economic EmpowermentSHG &

• Institution StrengtheningGovernment &

• Donor PartnershipsProgram Management &

• Team MentoringProposal Development &

• Reporting Tags SwitchON FoundationGender JusticeLivelihoodsLeadershipPartnershipsFull TimeWest Bengal Apply Now → Impact Area Women's Entrepreneurship &

• Livelihood Development Location Kolkata, West Bengal Job Type full-time Experience Level senior Salary ₹80,000 – ₹90,000/month Posted On August 10, 2026 About The Company SwitchON Foundation Empowering farmers, rural women, and youth through clean energy, climate-resilient agriculture, and green skilling across India.

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