Job Opportunity for Project Specialist at Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) in Ahmedabad/Gadu (Junagadh), Gujarat

**Job Description: Project Specialist – Entrepreneurship Development**  

**Location:** Ahmedabad/Gadu (Junagadh), Gujarat  

**Experience Required:** Minimum 5+ years of experience in managing entrepreneurship and livelihood development projects with rural communities, particularly focusing on women and youth.  

**About the Company:**  

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) (AKRSP-I) is a programme of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), which operates in over 30 countries globally. AKRSP-I focuses on fostering sustainable development in rural areas through initiatives in agriculture, enterprise development, and governance. The organisation works across several states in India, including Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra, with a mission to empower communities and improve their quality of life.  

**Key Responsibilities:**  

– Overall management of the entrepreneurship development programme.  

– Organising events, workshops, and promotional activities to raise awareness about entrepreneurship among youth.  

– Identifying and addressing the entrepreneurship development needs of rural entrepreneurs, particularly women and youth.  

– Planning and implementing training programmes, exposure visits, and financial support for selected entrepreneurs.  

– Liaising with government departments and financial institutions to provide support to entrepreneurs.  

– Developing and maintaining project data and MIS for reporting purposes.  

– Preparing periodic progress reports to communicate project outcomes effectively.  

– Managing and planning the programme budget.  

– Conducting extensive travel to rural project areas as required.  

**Skills & Competencies Required:**  

– Strong understanding of rural enterprises, livelihoods, and income generation opportunities in rural areas.  

– Good knowledge of the entrepreneurship development process, training needs, local ecosystem, and support structures.  

– Excellent team management and stakeholder engagement skills.  

– Proficiency in MIS management, analytical thinking, and presentation skills.  

– Strong report writing and communication abilities.  

– Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation tools and systems.  

– Effective project management skills.  

**Benefits:**  

– Opportunity to work for an internationally renowned NGO.  

– Comprehensive training programs for professional development.  

– Flexible working hours with a 5-day workweek.  

– Medical insurance for employees, their spouse, and children.  

– Maternity and paternity leaves, along with generous leave entitlements.  

– Additional benefits such as optional holidays and menstrual health support for female employees.  

**How to Apply:** Applications are invited from qualified candidates who meet the above criteria. Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with details of current salary and expected salary, to [email address] or through the provided application form on the AKRSP-I website.