Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a hands-on Program Manager with an entrepreneurial mindset to lead NEDARs Livelihood Development for Persons with Disabilities through Entrepreneurship and Incubation programmes.

The role involves creating awareness about entrepreneurship and self-employment among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), identifying and preparing aspiring entrepreneurs for training / incubation, and supporting them to start, sustain and scale their Enterprises through training, incubation, mentoring and market & financial linkages.

You will manage programmes which are delivered through virtual and hybrid modes, working closely with Entrepreneurs with Disabilities, other Stake Holders and Partners across rural, semi-urban and urban areas.

This is an on-site role focused on livelihood and enterprise development, not an IT role.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Lead Entrepreneurship and Incubation Programmes: Plan and manage Entrepreneurship Development Training in collaboration with Mainstream Institutions, Government/MSME-certified Pre-Incubation, Incubation and Accelerator programmes. Strategize, Plan and implement an effective process of awareness creation, screening and assessment to enrolment, training and business development support for the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
2. Coach and Support Entrepreneurs: Provide business mentoring and coaching, build a pool of industry experts and mentors, and help entrepreneurs access Udyam Registration, Finance and Market opportunities and Eco-System support
3. Build Partnerships and Networks: Work with mainstream Incubators,



Accelerators and Training organisations in the MSME segment to make their programmes more inclusive. Strengthen the NEDAR Entrepreneurs Business Network and engage with Government agencies, Banks, Corporates, CSR partners and NGOs.
4. Strategize Expansion: Able to strategize the services to be delivered in hybrid mode to unreached areas using suitable Models over next one to two years
5. Support Resource Mobilisation: Contribute to preparing project proposals and mobilising CSR and donor support for entrepreneurship, livelihood development and rehabilitation initiatives.
6. Build and Manage Team: Build an effective but lean team and guide them to ensure timely delivery of the services of the Foundation to the Incubatees.
7. Monitor Results and Report Impact: Track Programme progress and outcomes, maintain records and documentation, and prepare reports, case studies and success stories. Ensure timely completion of administrative and compliance requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

- 3+ years in entrepreneurship development, livelihoods or enterprise support, ideally with marginalised communities or Persons with Disabilities for example in NRLM/SRLM livelihood missions, CSR programmes,



NGOs or Community Incubators etc.
- Programmes you have run with results you can show: businesses started, entrepreneurs supported, loans secured or market links created.
- Hands-on experience as a trainer, mentor or business coach for small or first-time entrepreneurs.
- Excellent skills to network and coordinate with Government, Banks, CSR teams, NGOs and Incubators; good at reporting. Disability-sector experience is a plus.
- Graduate; a certified entrepreneurship trainer (EDII, NIESBUD, NI-MSME) or MBA in Entrepreneurship is preferred. Fluent in Hindi and English, and positive with Excel, PowerPoint, online training tools, social media and AI tools.

All things remaining equal, Persons with Disabilities fulfilling the requirements will be given preference. Retired professionals having the requisite competence may also apply. Persons living in Delhi/ NCR or those who are ready to relocate only will be considered.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates fulfilling the requirements may send their latest CV to: [email protected], along with one page note, highlighting

1. Your real experience in relevant area and the results of your efforts in the past three years

2. Any significant achievement in the above areas in your current or previous roles

3. A short para on how you are suitable for this job role

4. Current location, Age as on date, Current Annual CTC and Expected CTC; If you are living outside Delhi/ NCR, confirmation that you are ready to relocate to Delhi

📌 Program Manager Livelihood Development (New Delhi)
🏢 Nedar Foundation
📍 New Delhi