Program Coordinator

1. POSITION VACANT: Program Coordinator, The Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME), Nagpur

2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

The Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) is an alliance of partners

unleashing the job creation potential of every entrepreneur in India. GAME believes that for India to prosper ("Viksit Bharat"), the proliferation of viksit locations is essential. A key component of such locations is a healthy entrepreneurship ecosystem that supports the creation of widespread and decentralized entrepreneurship—Mass Entrepreneurship—resulting in distributed jobs, livelihoods, and prosperity.

Through action driven coalitions around key themes such as ease of doing ‘small’ business, access to finance, MSME acceleration and more, GAME hopes to develop an ecosystem that encourages and enables entrepreneurship. The alliance operates through partner organisations, across policy, civil society, academia, and the private sector generating fresh insights, opportunity zones, new ideas, innovative technologies, and scalable actions. GAME believes that solving hard problems requires collective effort, and the organization serves to guide and enable collective impact.

For more information about GAME, please visit: https://massentrepreneurship.org/

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

GAME is looking for a Program Coordinator to support the implementation of green business and Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions under the Nagpur Entrepreneurship Mission (NEM).

The incumbent will report to the Program Manager and work closely with implementation partners and local government to enable the growth of sustainable, climate-aligned entrepreneurship.

This is a field-intensive role that combines stakeholder coordination, data tracking, and on-ground support for program delivery across sectors such as solar-powered livelihoods, green mobility, energy-efficient appliances, and other DRE-enabled business models.

Key Job Responsibilities:

(A) Program Implementation Support
(1) Support day-to-day implementation of green entrepreneurship and DRE-linked livelihood interventions;
(2) Work closely with partners to identify use-cases (e.g., solar sewing machines, solar dryers, etc.), mobilize entrepreneurs, and monitor adoption.

(B) Stakeholder & Government Liaison
(1) Facilitate coordination with district authorities (e.g., Collector, CEO ZP), Gram Panchayats, DISCOMs, and relevant line departments (e.g., Renewable Energy, Rural Development);
(2) Coordinate local Working Group and Core Group meetings to review DRE interventions and resolve field-level bottlenecks.

(C) Partnership & Bank Engagement
(1) Engage with local banks, MFIs, and NBFCs to enable financing options for DRE-linked enterprises;
(2) Build relationships with green tech providers, civil society partners, and local institutions to strengthen last-mile delivery.

(D) Monitoring & MIS
(1) Maintain a district-level dashboard of entrepreneurs supported, DRE solutions deployed, and income outcomes;
(2) Collect, verify, and analyse field data in a timely manner; feed into state and national reporting.

(E) Awareness & Training Support
(1) Assist partners in organizing field demos, community awareness drives, and entrepreneurship development trainings;
(2) Provide coordination support for exposure visits, IEC campaigns, and events showcasing green business models.

(F) Documentation & Review Meetings
(1) Represent GAME in district-level review meetings, working groups, and government forums;
(2) Document case studies, success stories, challenges, and progress updates for internal and external stakeholders.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

Qualification:
(1) Applicants must have bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Environmental Sciences, Development Studies, or related fields;
(2) A postgraduate qualification in Renewable Energy, Management, Public Policy, or related fields is preferred.

Experience:
(1) Applicants must have five to eight years of professional experience, with at least two to three years in program coordination, renewable energy access, livelihoods, or MSME promotion;
(2) Experience of working on Decentralized Renewable Energy solutions, clean energy entrepreneurship, or sustainable livelihoods is essential;
(3) Prior experience of engaging with government departments, green energy providers, and financial institutions will be valued.

Skills and Competencies:
(1) Understanding of DRE: Sound understanding of DRE technologies, use-cases in livelihood generation, and market-based deployment models.
(2) Program Coordination: Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and support field-level implementation effectively.
(3) Data & MIS: Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and ability to track and analyse program data.
(4) Government Engagement: Familiarity with local government structures and decision-making processes.
(5) Financial Inclusion: Understanding of microcredit, loan products, and financing models for entrepreneurs.
(6) Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to represent GAME in district forums.
(7) Community Engagement: Experience working with rural or underserved communities and facilitating training/awareness activities.
(8) Team Orientation: Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.

6. LOCATION: Nagpur (Willingness and ability to travel extensively within Nagpur district and nearby locations for field engagement)

7. REFERENCE: PC-GAME

8. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar 
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

9. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply by or before September 17, 2025.