Released by: LEPRA Society

Job Title / Project: Manager- Social Enterprises / Cheyutha

Date of Release: 4th May 2023

Last date for receipt of applications: 10th May 2023

Reporting to: Project Manager- EPIC

No of positions : 01

Location: Hyderabad

REF No.: SEC550

Manager- Social Enterprises

LEPRA Society is a pan-India health and development organization working for the people affected by Leprosy and other neglected diseases to transform their lives and overcome poverty, discrimination and disability. LEPRA endeavors to diagnose, facilitate treatment to those affected and help them to rehabilitate into the mainstream of the society. LEPRA works in collaborations with the Government and other funding agencies to reach into most inaccessible villages of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Delhi, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Rajasthan, UP and Madhya Pradesh states.

About the Project Cheyutha, meaning “helping hand” in Telugu, was established in 2005 with the support of LEPRA Society in Hyderabad. It is a women’s community initiative for and by women living with HIV/AIDS, for care and support services with a special focus on women and children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

The Community-Based Organization (CBO) operates a Jute social enterprise with a vision to become self-reliant. It was started in 2016 with three machines, with ten women members including staff, trained to make jute bags. The group continues to participate in exhibitions and takes private orders throughout the year. This position will support the CBO in becoming self-reliant through their enterprise.

About the position: The Social Enterprise Manager will manage and execute Social Enterprise business initiatives in accordance with Cheyutha WCBO’s vision, mission, values, and strategic objectives. The Manager will also drive all business development activity for the jute enterprise and take up the following responsibilities –

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and implement a Social Enterprise strategy and operational plan for the Social Enterprise
• Develop and implement marketing strategies, for both online and offline channels
• Manage the operations of Cheyutha social enterprises with a view to maximizing profitability and social purpose, including people management
• Manage the digital platforms for the enterprise, including their social media handles, ecommerce platform accounts and their website and share monthly analytics report with program stakeholders
• Develop and maintain partnerships for marketing and sales of products across multiple sectors, including both the public and private sectors, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and corporates
• Secure new business through active engagement and outreach, with a focus on both the B2C and B2B customers segments
• Manage project related budgets
• Be responsible for outcomes measurement and routine reporting, including a monthly report
• Maintain excellent and productive relationships with program stakeholders and communicate with them regularly and effectively
• Develop complete program plans for new business that include all aspects from initial research and outreach through to evaluation to ensure that the timelines are met, on budget and are evaluated for economic and social impacts and ensure all processes and practices relating to on-going initiatives are fully documented and compliant

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Strong entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong communication skills and experience with peer management and stakeholder relationship development
• Strong business development experience
• Experience in project management required
• Knowledge of MS Office and database skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent relationship management skills with a particular focus on beneficial relationships with suppliers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage with people at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and on an independent basis

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s in Business Management from any recognized University
• A minimum of 3 to 5 year(s), especially in marketing or outreach related roles

The candidate should be able to join immediately/within 10-15 days.

Remuneration: Rs. 60,000/- per month (on fulltime consultant)

Please note that we will be able to communicate only with shortlisted candidates at every stage of selection process.

HOW TO APPLY?

If you have the skills and necessary experience and are interested in this position please forward your application along with covering letter and detailed resume in the specified format downloaded from www.leprasociety.in (Get Involved - “career column”) to hrd@leprahealthinaction.in specifying the REF.NO & Position applied for on or before the due date.

LEPRA Society is an equal opportunity employer.

LEPRA Society’s management reserves the right to modify the contents of this position description at any time.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.