Enterprise Development Associate – Sewa Bharat

Organization: Sewa Bharat

Location: Kolkata & Phulia, West Bengal

Application Deadline: 15 November 2025

Relevant Sectors: Social | Gender | Education | Youth | Child | Livelihood Development

A. Needs Assessment & Planning

• Conduct enterprise and state-team needs assessments to identify gaps in operations, production, and market readiness.
• Develop action plans based on findings and track implementation progress.

B. Enterprise & Operations Management

• Serve as Point of Contact (PoC) for the Phulia handloom enterprise and other assigned units.
• Draft, implement and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production, procurement, sampling, stock management, product coding and quality control.
• Track design approvals, timelines and quality adherence for sampling processes.
• Ensure smooth business operations including procurement, inventory and documentation.
• Review enterprise book-keeping, accounts and stock registers for accuracy and compliance.

C. Capacity Building

• Design and facilitate training for enterprise leaders and state teams on business processes, financial literacy and market readiness.
• Provide ongoing mentoring and hand-holding support to ensure system adoption.

D. Business Development & Market Linkages

• Support enterprises in developing business strategies and identifying new market opportunities.
• Facilitate connections with buyers, exhibitions and institutional partners.
• Collaborate on product marketing and pricing strategies.

E. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain records of training, enterprise growth and operational progress.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and case studies for internal review and stakeholder updates.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate / Postgraduate degree in Business Management, Development Studies or Social Entrepreneurship (or equivalent experience).
• 4 – 6 years of experience in enterprise development / livelihood programs / grassroots business management, preferably in handloom or artisan clusters.
• Strong skills in operations management, business planning and capacity building.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills in English and Bengali.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital reporting tools.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, self-driven and able to work independently.
• Sensitivity to gender and community dynamics.
• Ability to balance operational detail with strategic thinking.

Additional Requirements

This position is based at Phulia, West Bengal and requires regular field travel to nearby locations as needed.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may email their CV and cover letter to shalini@sewabharat.org with the subject line “Application – Enterprise Development Associate”.