Designation: Senior Program Specialist – Gender & Entrepreneurship
Organization: SwitchON Foundation
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal (travelling involved as per the need)
Work Experience: 5 -8 years
Compensation: 60000-70000 take home (depending on skills,experience & last drawn)
Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English, Hindi & Bengali

Position Summary
SwitchON Foundation is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Program Specialist – Gender & Entrepreneurship to lead and strengthen its gender-focused livelihood and entrepreneurship initiatives. The role will primarily drive the Udyomini Program and the Gender-based FPO Accelerator, ensuring high-quality implementation, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and donor management. The incumbent will work closely with government departments, ecosystem partners, and field teams to promote woman-led entrepreneurship and strengthen community institutions.

Key Responsibilities
Rural Woman Entrepreneurship Program




Lead the Gender & Entrepreneurship thematic area of the Udyomini Program as the primary technical focal point.
Design and strengthen strategies for SHG development and woman-led enterprise growth through capacity building, market linkages, and business development support.
Review and validate training modules developed with external consultants before implementation.
Lead entrepreneurship training for woman entrepreneurs and refine content based on field learnings.
Track SHG performance, identify implementation gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
Gender-based FPO Accelerator
Lead implementation of the Gender-focused FPO Accelerator from planning to execution.
Monitor FPO performance against project plans and recommend course corrections.
Ensure high-quality delivery of technical training and capacity-building interventions for FPOs.
Partnerships & Donor Management
Manage day-to-day donor engagement, reporting, and communication.
Build and maintain partnershi

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