Ecosystem Resource Network - Lucknow

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Location:<\/span><\/b> Capital (Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Noida & NCR)
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Organization\nOverview<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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<\/span><\/b>The Wadhwani\nFoundation<\/b> is an entrepreneurial philanthropy focused on enabling\nlarge\-scale job creation by strengthening entrepreneurship, skilling, and small\nbusiness growth across the Global South. The Foundation builds systems\-level\nsolutions that combine AI\-enabled platforms, structured programs, and deep\necosystem partnerships to drive measurable economic outcomes. Its work spans\nmultiple geographies and engages governments, employers, industry bodies,\nfinancial institutions, and entrepreneurship enablers. The operating model\nemphasizes scale, execution rigor, and collaboration across public and private\necosystems to deliver durable impact.<\/span>
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Role\nOverview<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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The Resource Network Lead is responsible for building, managing, and activating a\nhigh\-quality state\-level pool of experts, mentors, and practitioners that\nenables effective delivery of skilling and entrepreneurship initiatives. The\nrole ensures that programs have timely access to relevant, locally grounded\nexpertise aligned to small business growth, employability, and enterprise\noutcomes. Operating as the state\-level extension of national resource networks,\nthe role balances local relevance with central quality standards, with\naccountability for resource readiness, utilization, and contribution to\noutcomes.<\/span>
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Responsibilities<\/span><\/span><\/b> (with example deliverables)<\/span><\/span>
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1. State\-Level\nResource Capacity<\/b><\/span>
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• A robust, state\-specific pool of vetted\n experts, mentors, and practitioners aligned to skilling, small business\n growth, and entrepreneurship program needs.<\/span>
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• Clear ownership of resource availability,\n coverage, and readiness across programs operating within the state.<\/span>
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  2. Skilling Resource\nEnablement<\/b><\/span>
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  • Reliable access to sector\-relevant\n facilitators, industry mentors, and practitioners who enable learner\n employability, workplace readiness, and industry exposure.<\/span>
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  • Consistent expert participation in\n masterclasses, mentoring, and applied learning interventions with\n measurable utilization and engagement.<\/span>
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    5. Knowledge &\nInsight Curation<\/b><\/span>
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    • A curated set of state\-relevant knowledge\n assets (local reports, sector insights, practitioner content, tools)\n aligned to business, skilling, and enterprise needs.<\/span>
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    • Structured sourcing and integration of these\n resources into the Foundation\u2019s AI\-enabled platforms for scalable use.<\/span>
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      6. Quality, Utilization\n& Coordination<\/span><\/b>
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      • Clear quality standards, performance tracking,\n and utilization metrics for experts and mentors at the state level.<\/span>
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      • Strong coordination with central teams to\n ensure consistency, while adapting resource deployment to local context\n and program demand.<\/span>
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        Competencies<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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        1. Expert Network & Capacity Building<\/span><\/b>
           Ability to design, grow, and manage pools of practitioners and mentors\n aligned to defined program outcomes and local context.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

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           1. Contextual Judgment
              <\/span><\/b>Ability to assess local\n relevance of expertise and knowledge, balancing central standards with\n state\-specific needs.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

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              1. Cross\-Functional Collaboration<\/span><\/b>
                 Ability to work effectively with program, ecosystem, and central teams to\n align resource supply with execution demand.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

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                 1. Systems Thinking<\/span><\/b>
                    Ability to understand and operate within interconnected systems spanning\n skilling, small business growth, academic institutions, employers, and\n policy environments, identifying leverage points for scale and impact.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

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                    1. Data\- and Insight\-Informed Decision Making<\/span><\/b>
                       Ability to use data, ecosystem insights, and performance signals to\n prioritize partnerships, course\-correct execution, and improve ecosystem\n effectiveness over time.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

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                       Experience<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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                       1. Expert or Mentor Network Exposure<\/span><\/b>
                          Experience building, managing, or operating within expert, mentor, or\n practitioner networks supporting skilling, entrepreneurship, or enterprise\n initiatives.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

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                          1. Small Business Contexts<\/span><\/b>
                             Experience working with or supporting small businesses,\n micro\-entrepreneurs, or growth ventures in applied, execution\-oriented\n settings.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

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                             1. Partner\-Led Delivery Models<\/span><\/b>
                                Experience delivering outcomes through external experts or partners rather\n than direct line management.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

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                                1. State or Regional Operating Contexts<\/span><\/b>
                                   Experience operating in state or regional ecosystems with varied\n institutional capacity, sector mix, and local dynamics.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

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