31/01/2020
To apply: https://forms.gle/Cvtj8L5A71ABiGMi7
AIC-CCMB has recently been selected as a SPARSH Centre by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) a not-for-profit Section 8, Schedule B, Public Sector Enterprise, set up by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. The Social Innovation Immersion Program (SIIP), a component of SPARSH scheme, is BIRAC’s Social Innovation fellowship/award program aimed at creating a pool of healthcare “Social Innovators” who could identify the needs & gaps within communities and then can help bridge the gaps either through an innovative product development or services.
We are looking for a Social Innovation Associate to join our team who will help us in implementing and coordination of the key deliverables of the SPARSH Program. As part of the broader Brand, Impact and Insights team, the Social Innovation Associate will play a key role in implementing AIC-CCMB’s social innovation programs and partnerships with priority stakeholders (private sector, NGOs, government, foundations, etc.) as related to driving the social innovation agenda.
Main activities/responsibilities
• Support the delivery of AIC-CCMB SPARSH Program, which includes:
o Support the monitoring, managing and reporting the day-to-day activities of the program.
o To organize/manage different training programs for SPARSH Fellows start-ups, entrepreneurs including follow-up and taking feedback.
o Assist in the evaluation of early-stage business ideas, working with AIC-CCCM networks and external partners, conducting financial and social reporting
o Providing guidance and support to SPARSH Fellows to help them develop, adapt, test products/services
• Design and develop posters, infographics, presentations and other collateral.
• Develop and manage relationships with external organizations for the social immersion of the SPARSH Fellows.
• Assisting CEO for administration and of the program
• Any other work assignment as may be given by CEO.
Qualifications & experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in social entrepreneurship NGO/corporate social responsibility or related field.
• Direct experience in an incubator facility / start-up will be an added bonus.
• B.Tech/Master’s degree in Life Sciences with MBA from a recognized university/Institution preferred.
• Proficiency in Graphic Design like Corel Draw/ Photoshop/ Dreamweaver or similar applications
• Working knowledge of HTML will be preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Overall pleasing interpersonal skills with a creative and curious bent, broad range of knowledge, self- motivation, and perseverance are must.