Entrepreneur in Residence: India
Role Summary
Kickstarting For Good work with regional ‘Entrepreneurs in Residence’ to identify high-impact individuals and initiatives that might not have yet come to global attention, especially in the Global South. Entrepreneurs in Residence also work to help launch new initiatives or to support K4G participants who are looking to establish a presence in the region.
We are looking to engage an Entrepreneur in Residence India as a full-time paid position, with a 6 months probationary period leading to a full time position. We are looking for someone who is already a ‘known face’ in the local movement and has extensive knowledge of the groups, individuals and organisations operating in India.
Job Details
Location: You must be based in India, or spend the majority of your time in the country
Hours: Full-time, although open to talking about beginning part-time leading to full-time – as long as significant time can be given from the start. Initial 6 months probationary period leading to a full time position.
Start: ASAP
Application deadline: open until filled
Salary based on skills and experience
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How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to recruitment@kickstartingforgood.org explaining what motivates you to take on this position with Kickstarting For Good. You are welcome to include additional documents (e.g., certificates, degrees, etc.).
Potential projects and activities might include:
- Scouting for highly-talented individuals to apply for the Kickstarting For Good incubator program.
- Identifying experienced regional mentors for K4G participants and alumni.
- Discovering new potential funders and donors operating in the region.
- Building and strengthening partnerships between K4G and local organisations.
- Help to build-out and strengthen the local movement eco-system.
- Running local K4G bootcamps and hackathons to identify new talent.
- Help to replicate initiatives that have been successful in other regions, culturally adjusting them as needed for the local audience.
- Acting as a guide and point of contact for K4G participants and alumni who want to create a presence in the region.
- Represent K4G at local movement events and conferences.
- Translating promotional posts and important information into the local language.
- Creating a ‘movement map’ of all the organizations working in the region.
Required skills and experience:
- Be strongly aligned with Kickstarting For Good’s primary goal of transforming the food system to a sustainable plant-based future.
- Already have extensive knowledge and strong contacts within your regional animal / food system transformation / vegan movement.
- Fluent in both written and spoken English as well as the local language(s).
- Skilled at building relationships and bridges between organisations.
- Be self-motivated and able to set your own agenda to achieve a goal.
- Good presenting skills.
- Be able to occasionally travel outside your country when needed (travel expenses and accommodation covered).
Details:
- 3-month initial period, leading to 12-month extension for the right candidate.
- Ideally full-time, although open to talking about beginning part-time leading to full-time – as long as significant time can be given from the start.
- Paid role, depending on experience and contact-base.
- You must be based in India, or spend the majority of your time in the country.
- Required travel expenses, conference tickets, etc covered (must be pre-agreed and authorised).
- Regular check-ins and goal-setting with the K4G team.
