Program Associate

Position: Program Associate

Location: Bengaluru

About the Organization: Vrutti's vision is to enhance the well-being of individuals through the power of knowledge, innovation, and transformative actions. Our mission is to build the wealth and resilience of small producers through transformative livelihood solutions. We work through an ecosystem approach integrating and delivering services that empower small producers and marginalized populations to grow their way out of poverty.

Role Summary: Support the MSME team in executing projects, conducting research, coordinating activities, and tracking performance to drive impactful outcomes for MSMEs, social enterprises, and women-owned enterprises, fostering better profitability, growth, and competitiveness. Contribute to capacity building, service provision, and facilitating strategic linkages to strengthen enterprise sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

● Research & Data Management: Conduct sector-specific research, develop tools, and maintain the database to inform project strategies.

● Project Support & Coordination: Facilitate project planning and scheduling; coordinate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely and aligned execution.

● Documentation & Reporting: Develop high-quality reports, presentations, and visual dashboards; and maintain up-to-date project documentation.

● Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor project activities, address roadblocks, and support continuous improvement of processes and outcomes.

Eligibility

1. Education & Certifications: Master’s in Business Administration, Development Management, or a relevant field.

2. Domain Experience: Essential experience working with MSMEs, Women-led Enterprises, Social Enterprises, or Community-Based Enterprises.

3. Experience: 0-3 years in project management, operations, or program implementation with cross-functional team coordination.

4. Skills: Strong planning, execution, budgeting, stakeholder management, risk assessment, and proficiency in project management tools.

5. Mindset & Approach: Seeking individuals with a growth mindset, eagerness to learn, and a strong sense of ownership and initiative. Ability to manage multiple priorities, adaptability, and willingness to travel if needed.

Application: Interested candidates need to include the following in their application:

1. Cover Letter and CV

2. Current CTC, Expected CTC, Notice Period

3. Two references