About WEConnect International
WEConnect International is a global nonprofit that helps women-owned businesses succeed in local and global markets by connecting them with major corporations and institutions committed to inclusive sourcing.
Our members include multinational corporations, multilateral institutions, and government agencies—such as global companies, development banks, and public sector organizations—that collectively represent more than $4 trillion in annual purchasing power. Through their engagement with WEConnect International, these organizations expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs while strengthening global supply chains.
What you'll do
Outreach & Business Acquisition:
- Identify, recruit, and onboard women-owned businesses across India
- Drive registrations onto WECommunity - Build and maintain a certification pipeline
Certification Pipeline Development:
- Guide businesses through certification journey
- Increase certification-ready and certified businesses
- Track pipeline progress
Business Growth & Capacity Building:
- Deliver workshops, webinars, and mentoring
- Provide advisory support
- Strengthen business readiness
Ecosystem & Partnership Development:
- Build partnerships with industry associations, incubators, financial institutions, and government agencies
- Expand outreach
Engagement & Market Linkages:
- Promote participation in programs - Support connections to market opportunities
Data Management & Reporting:
- Maintain records of registrations and pipeline
- Track outcomes and success stories
Expected Outputs:
- Monthly pipeline report
- Outreach tracker
- Event summaries
- Partnership tracker
- Monthly performance report
Qualifications
- 8–10+ years in business development or MSME ecosystem
- Strong network in India
- Experience with entrepreneurs preferred
- Project and stakeholder management experience
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