Women-Owned Business Development Lead – India

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. About the role WEConnect International is a global nonprofit that connects women-owned businesses with corporate and government buyers, supporting business growth and market access globally. What you'll do 1. Outreach & Business Acquisition: - Identify, recruit, and onboard women-owned businesses across India - Drive registrations onto WECommunity - Build and maintain a certification pipeline 2. Certification Pipeline Development: - Guide businesses through certification journey - Increase certification-ready and certified businesses - Track pipeline progress 3. Business Growth & Capacity Building: - Deliver workshops, webinars, and mentoring - Provide advisory support - Strengthen business readiness 4. Ecosystem & Partnership Development: - Build partnerships with industry associations, incubators, financial institutions, and government agencies - Expand outreach 5. Engagement & Market Linkages: - Promote participation in programs - Support connections to market opportunities 6. 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