JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Lead - Social Innovation
Location: Hyderabad
No of Positions: 1
About Telangana State Innovation Cell: Telangana State
Innovation Cell (herein referred to as TSIC) is an initiative by the Information
Technology, Electronics & Communications Department, Government of
Telangana. TSIC was set up in 2017 under the State Innovation Policy with
a vision— to build and nurture the Culture of Innovation in the State of
Telangana. Today, it acts as the first response of the State Government
for identified innovators, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and innovation catalysts
to foster an inclusive innovation ecosystem with State-as-a-whole-approach.
Core mandates of TSIC
- To build a
culture of innovation from School-age
- To diffuse
& nurture innovation within the Government and Administration
- To foster
the culture of innovation across the State
For more information, visit: www.teamtsic.telangana.gov.in
The role:
Lead – Social Innovation is one of the crucial roles at Team TSIC. The
core purpose of this lead role is to foster Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
across the state of Telangana. The incumbent needs to own up the Social Innovation
vertical, thoroughly understand the flagship initiatives of TSIC in Social
Impact sector, nurture several partnerships & collaborations to strategically
build the culture and ecosystem of Social Innovation across Telangana. The
resource needs to focus on spearheading impact creating programs catering to
Social Innovators and Startups.
Responsibilities:
- Strategize
for the Social Innovation vertical of TSIC.
- Develop
annual plans for the vertical with key impact metrics.
- Develop
individual operational plans with key metrics.
- Design and
implement TSIC social innovation flagship programmes/initiatives such as Impact
Labs, Social Impact Bootcamp, Hackathons, Telangana Social Startup Network etc.
- Interact with National and
International Non Govt Organisations, CSR Foundations, various networks of
organisations to engage them in the social innovation activities.
- Design required engagement
actions to scale up for-profit and not-for-profit Social Startups and Social Enterprises
across the state.
- Facilitate Incubation
processes, PoC development, CSR connects, Demo Days etc, in accordance with the
flagship programs of TSIC.
- Promoting/nurturing
various networks involved in Social Innovation.
- Develop required
partnerships, signing MoUs with institutions to scale up Social Innovation
Ecosystem in the state of Telangana.
- Facilitate/Coordinate
development of Social Impact Reports using comprehensive Social Impact metrics
in collaboration with the team of Communication/Diffusion of Innovation.
- Active donor engagement in
the programs and coordinate the volunteering requirements (if any).
- Develop required approach
notes and standard operating procedures for efficient program implementation.
Key Skills & Knowledge required:
- Theory of
Change/Design Thinking
- Thorough
understanding on Sustainable development Goals (SDGs)
- Understanding
of the Social Innovation context in Telangana and India
- Concept
& Plan note and proposal writing
- Social
Innovation Ecosystem - rapport with the incubators, Accelerators and Enablers
and collaborative spaces
Expectations:
- Having
strong conviction to the cause of Innovation
- Building
amenable relationship with team
- Very good
collaborator with other team members
- We rather I
attitude in work place
- Seeing a
big picture
- Learning
attitude
- Adhere to
systems, core values
Experience:
- Maximum of 4 years
of experience in similar work – Startup Ecosystem, NGOs, CSRs, Govt
- Experience
of working in social sector/CSR/networking/Volunteering space
- Experience and knowledge on Startup and Innovation Ecosystem, Social Startups, Social Innovations, Incubation Ecosystem, NGOs, Impact Foundations, Community Building and Engagement
Academics: Graduate/postgraduate
in Any discipline
FAQs
1. Is this a government job?
- No, this is not a government job. It is a contract for 1 year subject to renew based on the performance.
