Current Opportunities

Founded in 2002, Intellecap Advisory Services Private Limited (Intellecap) is the entrepreneurial ecosystem building arm of the Aavishkaar Group, a pioneer in providing innovative business solutions that help build and scale impact enterprises dedicated to building a more equitable, sustainable and inclusive society. Intellecap & Aavishkaar Group take an ecosystem approach that combines knowledge, capital, technology, and networks, to provide impact entrepreneurs with a continuum of support throughout their life cycle and to address systemic barriers.

We operate at two levels:

• Direct enterprise support through capital, acceleration, fundraising, technical assistance, innovation transfer, and market linkages.
• Ecosystem development by engaging value chain actors, investors, philanthropies, corporations, governments, and intermediaries.

 
We leverage our convening and amplification platform Sankalp to augment our effort to search, seed, support, and scale impact enterprises across sectors. We have worked with more than 300 clients on over 500 consulting and research engagements across multiple geographies. We are a group of 7000+ professionals in locations across India, Kenya, and Bangladesh

WHAT WE DO

The selected candidate will join the Sankalp Forum team, one of the world’s largest platforms for inclusive development. Since its inception in 2009, Sankalp has convened stakeholders across 4 continents, spotlighted over 2,000 entrepreneurs, connected them to 300+ investors, and helped raise over USD 800 million in capital. Sankalp is globally recognized for shaping impact discourse in partnership with platforms like the World Economic Forum, G8/G20, and several governments and corporations.

THE ROLE

Are you a natural storyteller, ecosystem thinker, and agenda-setter who thrives on curating bold ideas and powerful conversations? Do you believe in the potential of convenings to catalyse real impact? Welcome to Sankalp Forum.
Sankalp Forum is one of the world’s largest convenings for impact entrepreneurship in the Global South. With summits across India, Africa, and Southeast Asia, we’ve spent over a decade building ecosystems, elevating impact-led enterprises, and shaping the conversation on inclusive and sustainable development.

We’re looking for a Programming & Content Lead who can anchor the design and execution of our global summits, ensure we stay on the cutting edge of impact trends, and tell stories that inspire. This is a unique opportunity for a strategist who understands both systems change and the power of curation.

Location: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore

What You’ll Do?

• Lead agenda and theme design across all Sankalp regional and global summits in India, Africa, Southeast Asia, and online
• Work with the leadership team to identify emerging themes, bold ideas, and influential voices in areas such as climate entrepreneurship, gender & inclusion, blended finance, future of work, circular economy, and more
• Curate high-impact sessions and formats: Keynotes, panels, workshops and immersive experiences that spark dialogue, collaboration and tie back to Intellecap’s core business activities
• Build and manage relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, foundations, multilaterals, media, and thought leaders who speak at Sankalp
• Oversee speaker management: Outreach, onboarding, briefing, and post-event engagement
• Collaborate with communications and design teams to craft session narratives, program guides, and content for social media and campaigns
• Support the creation of post-event knowledge products such as insight reports, speaker highlights, and thematic blogs
• Represent Sankalp in ecosystem forums, working groups, and partner networks and ensure our programming reflects cutting-edge thinking from the field
• Maintain a curator’s mindset – constantly scanning the ecosystem for new themes, voices, ideas, and partnerships

A Few Highlights from Sankalp

• 30,000+ stakeholders engaged globally
• Flagship summits in India, Kenya, Southeast Asia & Global Virtual Editions
• Past speakers include:
  • Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, India
  • Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, former Secretary-General, UNCTAD
  • Shameran Abed, Executive Director, BRAC International
  • Shiva Dustdar, Director, European Investment Bank
  • Leaders from IFC, USAID, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, World Bank, Rockefeller Foundation, Villgro, Leapfrog, and more
• Thematic coverage: Climate & resilience, Impact investing, Gender lens, Agri & livelihoods, Tech for Good, MSME capital, Health equity

What We’re Looking For?

• Master’s in Public Policy, International Development, Business, Journalists, Media Sales or related fields.
• 7–12 years of experience in content curation, knowledge, communications, program design, or ecosystem building
• Deep exposure to the impact, entrepreneurship, or development finance ecosystems in India, Africa or globally
• Excellent research and analytical skills: You track global trends, identify signal from noise, and know what makes a conversation meaningful.
• Comfort with managing multiple stakeholders, from startup founders to global funders, with tact and strategic intent
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Strong project management chops to be able to deliver high-quality programs under tight timelines with grace and rigor
• Someone who loves people, ideas, systems and most importantly likes to make things happen.

Why Join Us?

At Sankalp, content is not just programming. It’s how we shift narratives, seed partnerships, and drive ecosystem change. Internally for Intellecap, Sankalp is the ideas and incubation engine that add tangible value back to the business. This is a rare role that combines intellectual depth with action, creativity with systems thinking, and global platforms with local realities.

Interview Process

• Round 1 – Business Interview (Functional & technical discussion)
• Round 2 – Business Interview (Case study assessment to evaluate problem-solving skills)
• Round 3 – HR Interview (Final assessment of role fitment & cultural alignment)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intellecap is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified individuals from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds, regardless of gender, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality, and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Founded in 2002, Intellecap Advisory Services Private Limited (Intellecap) is the entrepreneurial ecosystem building arm of the Aavishkaar Group, a pioneer in providing innovative business solutions that help build and scale impact enterprises dedicated to building a more equitable, sustainable and inclusive society.

Intellecap & Aavishkaar Group take an ecosystem approach that combines knowledge, capital, technology, and networks, to provide impact entrepreneurs with a continuum of support throughout their life cycle and to address systemic barriers.

We operate at two levels:

• Direct enterprise support through capital, acceleration, fundraising, technical assistance, innovation transfer, and market linkages.
• Ecosystem development by engaging value chain actors, investors, philanthropies, corporations, governments, and intermediaries.

We leverage our convening and amplification platform Sankalp to augment our effort to search, seed, support, and scale impact enterprises across sectors. We have worked with more than 300 clients on over 500 consulting and research engagements across multiple geographies. We are a group of 7000+ professionals in locations across India, Kenya, and Bangladesh.

WHAT WE DO

The selected candidate will join the Sankalp Forum team, one of the world’s largest platforms for inclusive development. Since its inception in 2009, Sankalp has convened stakeholders across 4 continents, spotlighted over 2,000 entrepreneurs, connected them to 300+ investors, and helped raise over USD 800 million in capital. Sankalp is globally recognized for shaping impact discourse in partnership with platforms like the World Economic Forum, G8/G20, and several governments and corporations.

We have strong partnerships with global institutions like World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, and USAID and we are now looking for a Senior Associate/Manager Role – Fundraising & Strategic Alliances to lead our efforts in mobilizing financial and strategic support for Sankalp’s global programs. You will play a crucial role in building long-term partnerships with foundations, multilaterals, governments, and corporations who believe in the power of entrepreneurship to solve the world’s toughest challenges.

THE ROLE

Annually we organise multiple flagship summits – Global; Bharat & Africa Summit that bring together between 1200-1500 stakeholders from the Sankalp Community. In addition, we host Sankalp Dialogues and Regional Summits, which are smaller scale convenings typically structured around particular themes or stakeholders. We also host the CAIF Conclave, a Private Equity Conference “Rendezvous”, as well as other initiatives such as #WomenAtSankalp.

The Senior Associate/Manager plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between strategic development and hands-on execution within the Sankalp framework. As an analytical thinker, they are entrusted with innovating new engagement initiatives, enhancing the existing frameworks, and driving impactful interactions within the Sankalp community. Their expertise lies in assisting in business development, from drafting compelling proposals to building and nurturing essential relationships.

Their role extends to convening management, where they collaborate closely with the Sankalp team and ecosystem teams at Intellecap in organizing Sankalp’s events, maintaining databases, and nurturing strategic partnerships. Adaptable, problem-solving, and with a continuous learning mindset, the Senior Associate/Manager is a key asset in ensuring Sankalp’s success and influencing meaningful, positive change within the broader community.

Location: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore

What You’ll Do?

• Manage and grow our fundraising strategy: Co-design and implement a forward-looking plan that aligns with Sankalp’s vision and programmatic goals.
• Identify, engage, and secure funding from a wide network including philanthropic foundations, corporate CSR, bilateral/multilateral institutions, and government agencies.
• End-to-end proposal management, from concept notes and budgets to pitching and deal closure, with support from content and operations teams.
• Strengthen strategic alliances: Nurture relationships with existing partners and build new ones that open doors to capital, networks, and influence for Intellecap & Aavishkaar Group.
• Track performance & pipeline: Maintain dashboards and systems to monitor progress and identify new opportunities for engagement and growth.
• Tell our story powerfully: Work closely with communications and program teams to create compelling reports, presentations, decks, newsletters, and donor communications.
• Drive visibility and thought leadership: Support communications across channels like newsletters, LinkedIn, partner campaigns, and post-event reports.
• Represent Sankalp externally: Attend high-impact meetings, pitch events, roundtables, and sectoral conferences in India and globally.

What We’re Looking For?

• Master’s in Public Policy, International Development, Business, Journalists, Media Sales or related fields.
• 8 – 10 years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, business development, wealth management or CSR.
• Proven ability to build and manage client relationships and expand partnership portfolios.
• Experience working in or with impact-driven organizations, foundations, development finance, or social enterprises is a major plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to craft strong narratives and pitch persuasively.
• Strong organizational and project management skills – able to juggle multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
• A self-starter mindset: You take initiative, thrive in dynamic environments, and are motivated by impact.

Why Join Us?

At Sankalp, you’ll be part of a small and passionate team working at the intersection of entrepreneurship, climate action, and inclusive development. You’ll gain a panoramic view of the Global South’s most urgent conversations and help shape them. This is more than a fundraising role. It’s an invitation to build a movement.

Interview Process

• Round 1 – Business Interview (Functional & technical discussion)
• Round 2 – Business Interview (Case study assessment to evaluate problem-solving skills)
• Round 3 – HR Interview (Final assessment of role fitment & cultural alignment)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intellecap is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified individuals from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds, regardless of gender, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality, and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Intellecap, a part of the Aavishkaar Group, is a global impact advisory firm and a pioneer in building enabling ecosystems and channeling capital to create and nurture a sustainable & equitable society. Founded in 2002, Intellecap works across critical sectors like Agriculture, Livelihoods, Climate Change, Clean Energy, Financial Services, Gender & Inclusion, Healthcare, Water, and Sanitation, and has delivered over 500+ global engagements across 40+ countries and syndicated investments of over $1,1 Billion USD in Capital. Intellecap through its presence in India and Africa, provides a broad range of Consulting, Research, and Investment Banking Services. Our common action platform, Sankalp Forum, one of the largest global inclusive development platforms, brings together the ecosystem to shape the way markets work for delivering the SDGs 2030.

Please visit www.intellecap.com to know more about us.

Intellecap’s Consulting’s clientele is global, and the team has delivered diverse projects across Asia and Africa. The team works with:

The team works with:

• Social Enterprise models to help them achieve scale and faster integration with the mainstream through better business planning, market intelligence and process excellence
• Large businesses and corporations to help them engage better with the Bottom of the Pyramid markets
• Private foundations, multilateral and bilateral funders and investors to help them understand, strategize and design interventions for the inclusive business space

What we look for:

Whether it is a consulting expert, a research analyst, a finance prodigy, or an investment banker, we seek to hire the best across the globe and provide them with a unique global ecosystem of learning, experience, and expertise. Our
teams are diverse, entrepreneurial, and fun, comprising millennials and seasoned experts, who are passionate about changing the landscape of social change. The ability to serve the next 3 billion is an opportunity of immense promise,
and we look at those who are entrepreneurial in their mindset, sharp in their thinking, and bring in deep sector expertise to deliver compelling work globally.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Project Execution:

• Lead the delivery of projects in line with client expectations and company standards
• Build solutions relevant to the sectors and help take them to market
• Understand client requirements, develop scope, approach & methodology, delivery schedule with the ability to clearly define execution milestones
• Lead project execution, team discussions, and guide team to drive successful execution in line with identified approach, guide research and analysis as required.
• Deliver client presentations and manage client expectations

Business Development:

• Identify whitespaces and opportunities for the team to meaningfully contribute towards solving challenges for low-income communities in developing countries
• Regular tracking of business development opportunities coming up in the sectors.
• Lead EOIs and RFP submissions and co-lead business development activities for the region
• Create strategic and operational plans for the team in collaboration with Sector Leads
• Engage with senior experts internally and externally on aspects related to the project

Brand Building:

• Lead the preparation of concept notes and whitepapers for publications and internal consumption.
• Building institutional relations and the Intellecap brand in the region
• Contributing to outreach activities such as preparing brochures, newsletter, writing online posts etc.
• Be part of the team that contributes towards developing the domestic and global strategy for the consulting practice at Intellecap. Undertake relevant national and international field travel and exposure as and when required.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Degree/Masters or equivalent from reputed institutes in Kenya/abroad
• 12-14 years of proven track record in a consulting setting, strategic advisory and client development roles including business development and client/project management.
• Experience in international development and/or frontier and emerging markets
• Successful track record in building a business and managing its P&L
• Exposure to inclusive business/BOP/Social enterprise/Impact investing / digital financial services space
• Experience in managing multi-cultural consulting teams to deliver high quality outputs

Essential Skills

• business acumen and understanding of business issues across multiple focus sectors
• Outstanding problem-solving, strategic thinking and creative confidence, to bring the most impactful and creative solutions to complex development challenges.
• qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Project Management skills as they relate to managing client engagement outcomeshigh quality deliverables on a timely basis and within budget
• client and relationship-building skills including ability to engage senior client on firm’s offerings as well as emerging issues across practice areas in the sector
• Lead project scope discussions and provide insightful recommendations
• Display entrepreneurship approach in tackling sector specific challenges
• Demonstrate ability to lead people – build and motivate a team for greater performance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills – experience of writing and publishing white papers, blogs etc. highly desirable

Intellecap is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified individuals from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds, regardless of gender, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality, and are committed to
fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Intellecap, a part of the Aavishkaar Group, is a global impact advisory firm and a pioneer in building enabling ecosystems and channeling capital to create and nurture a sustainable & equitable society. Founded in 2002, Intellecap
works across critical sectors like Agriculture, Livelihoods, Climate Change, Clean Energy, Financial Services, Gender & Inclusion, Healthcare, Water, and Sanitation, and has delivered over 500+ global engagements across 40+
countries and syndicated investments of over $1,1 Billion USD in Capital. Intellecap through its presence in India and Africa, provides a broad range of Consulting, Research, and Investment Banking Services. Our common action
platform, Sankalp Forum, one of the largest global inclusive development platforms, brings together the ecosystem to shape the way markets work for delivering the SDGs 2030.

Please visit www.intellecap.com to know more about us.

Intellecap’s Consulting’s clientele is global, and the team has delivered diverse projects across Asia and Africa. The team works with:

The team works with:

• Social Enterprise models to help them achieve scale and faster integration with the mainstream through better business planning, market intelligence and process excellence
• Large businesses and corporations to help them engage better with the Bottom of the Pyramid markets
• Private foundations, multilateral and bilateral funders and investors to help them understand, strategize and design interventions for the inclusive business space

What we look for:

Whether it is a consulting expert, a research analyst, a finance prodigy, or an investment
banker, we seek to hire the best across the globe and provide them with a unique global
ecosystem of learning, experience, and expertise. Our teams are diverse, entrepreneurial, and
fun, comprising millennials and seasoned experts, who are passionate about changing the
landscape of social change. The ability to serve the next 3 billion is an opportunity of immense
promise, and we look at those who are entrepreneurial in their mindset, sharp in their
thinking, and bring in deep sector expertise to deliver compelling work globally.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Project Execution:

• Lead the delivery of projects in line with client expectations and company standards
• Build solutions relevant to the sectors and help take them to market
• Understand client requirements, develop scope, approach & methodology, delivery schedule with the ability to clearly define execution milestones
• Lead project execution, team discussions, and guide team to drive successful execution in line with identified approach, guide research and analysis as required.
• Deliver client presentations and manage client expectations

Business Development:

• Identify whitespaces and opportunities for the team to meaningfully contribute towards solving challenges for low-income communities in developing countries
• Regular tracking of business development opportunities coming up in the sectors.
• Lead EOIs and RFP submissions and co-lead business development activities for the region
• Create strategic and operational plans for the team in collaboration with Sector Leads
• Engage with senior experts internally and externally on aspects related to the project

Brand Building:

• Lead the preparation of concept notes and whitepapers for publications and internal consumption.
• Building institutional relations and the Intellecap brand in the region
• Contributing to outreach activities such as preparing brochures, newsletter, writing online posts etc.
• Be part of the team that contributes towards developing the domestic and global strategy for the consulting practice at Intellecap. Undertake relevant national and international field travel and exposure as and when required.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Degree/Masters or equivalent from reputed institutes in Kenya/abroad
• 12-14 years of proven track record in a consulting setting, strategic advisory and client
  development roles including business development and client/project management.
• Experience in international development and/or frontier and emerging markets
• Successful track record in building a business and managing its P&L
• Exposure to inclusive business/BOP/Social enterprise/Impact investing / digital financial services space
• Experience in managing multi-cultural consulting teams to deliver high quality outputs

Essential Skills

• Strong business acumen and understanding of business issues across multiple focus sectors
• Outstanding problem-solving, strategic thinking and creative confidence, to bring the most impactful and creative solutions to complex development challenges.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Project Management skills as they relate to managing client engagement outcomeshigh quality deliverables on a timely basis and within budget
• Strong client and relationship-building skills including ability to engage senior client on firm’s offerings as well as emerging issues across practice areas in the sector
• Lead project scope discussions and provide insightful recommendations
• Display entrepreneurship approach in tackling sector specific challenges
• Demonstrate ability to lead people – build and motivate a team for greater performance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills – experience of writing and publishing white papers, blogs etc. highly desirable

Intellecap is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified individuals from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds, regardless of gender, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality, and are committed to
fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Intellecap, a part of the Aavishkaar Group, is a global impact advisory firm and a pioneer in building enabling ecosystems and channeling capital to create and nurture a sustainable & equitable society. Founded in 2002, Intellecap works across critical sectors like Agriculture, Livelihoods, Climate Change, Clean Energy, Financial Services, Gender & Inclusion, Healthcare, Water and Sanitation, and has delivered over 500+ global engagements across 40+ countries and syndicated investments of over $1,1 Billion USD in Capital. Intellecap, through its presence in India and Africa, provides a broad range of Consulting, Research and Investment Banking Services. Our common action platform, Sankalp Forum, one of the largest global inclusive development platforms, brings together the ecosystem to shape the way markets work for delivering the SDGs 2030.

About Investment Banking at Intellecap

Intellecap’s Investment Banking Team is a pioneer in executing transactions for impact enterprises and has intermediated over USD 1.2 bn for enterprises and from a varied group of global investors like Foundations, Impact investors, Development Financial institutions and Private Equity funds. We focus on Private Equity, Debt and M&A advisory for clients across Financial Services, Healthcare, Food & Agri and Clean Energy. We have a track record
of >15 years with more than 150 Assignments to date.

Please visit https://www.intellecap.com to know more about us

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Origination and successful execution of private equity or M&A transactions in focus sectors.
• Develop and manage institutional relationships with potential clients and Investors/Financial Institutions
• Mentor junior team members to create better delivery and leadership capability
• Generate new business ideas, ventures and service offerings that could add to the firm’s existing revenue generation ability
• Seek cross selling opportunities with other business units and group companies
• Write thought pieces for publication and present at conferences to propagate the IBG view points .
• Develop sector thesis and credentials in one or two key sectors – Agri, consumer, renewable energy

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 6-10 years of proven experience in raising private equity and/ or M&A for companies, in FIG, Agri, Health, and Energy sector.
• Transaction experience across Private Equity and/ or M&A
• Good BD skills and relationship with both domestic and International investors.
• Experience in managing staff and interactions at all levels of the organization
• Has built strong relationships with clients and investors locally
• MBA Finance or CPA / CFA/ CA with a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial markets and investment banking business.
• Ability to plan, execute and deliver on projects in a timely manner.
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvements.
• Strong entrepreneurship drive, excellent managerial skills, self-confidence, good Page 1 of 2 judgment and ability to make sound decisions.
• Strong team-player with excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation and public speaking skill

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 6-10 years of experience in Investment Banking;
• Should have handled Transaction Collaterals – Teaser/ Pitch Document, Information Memorandum, Financial Model, etc. – on its own
• Arriving at comparable transaction multiples – Precedent Transaction Multiples, Public Market Multiples; (Please add knowledge of valuation techniques – DCF to this)
• Having been part of closed private equity transactions is a plus;
• Knowledge of relevant regulations (FDI, SEBI, RBI, etc.), term sheets, and shareholder agreements are desirable.
• An MBA from a top business school or equivalent;
• Deal experience in focus sectors- Healthcare, Agri, FIG, and Renewable Energy.

Essential Skills

• Sound Fundamentals – Accounts, Financial Modelling, Reading and interpreting
  Balance Sheets, arriving at comparable transaction multiples – Precedent Transaction
  Multiples, Public Market Multiples;
• Power-point presentation skills
• Ability to handle information load methodically
• Emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical and logical thought-flow.
• High confidence level;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Very high level of ownership and commitment;
• Ability to manage networks and relationships; Aggression;
• Ability to think beyond the obvious and draw out from readings and interactions with
  various people.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intellecap is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified individuals from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds, regardless of gender, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality, and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Intellecap, a part of the Aavishkaar Group, is a global impact advisory firm and a pioneer in building enabling ecosystems and channeling capital to create and nurture a sustainable & equitable society. Founded in 2002, Intellecap
works across critical sectors like Agriculture, Livelihoods, Climate Change, Clean Energy, Financial Services, Gender & Inclusion, Healthcare, Water, and Sanitation, and has delivered over 500+ global engagements across 40+
countries and syndicated investments of over $1,1 Billion USD in Capital. Intellecap through its presence in India and Africa, provides a broad range of Consulting, Research, and Investment Banking Services. Our common action
platform, Sankalp Forum, one of the largest global inclusive development platforms, brings together the ecosystem to shape the way markets work for delivering the SDGs 2030.

Please visit www.intellecap.com to know more about us.

Intellecap’s Consulting’s clientele is global, and the team has delivered diverse projects across Asia and Africa. The team works with:

The team works with:

• Social Enterprise models to help them achieve scale and faster integration with the mainstream through better business planning, market intelligence and process excellence
• Large businesses and corporations to help them engage better with the Bottom of the Pyramid markets
• Private foundations, multilateral and bilateral funders and investors to help them understand, strategize and design interventions for the inclusive business space

Founded in 2002, Intellecap Advisory Services Private Limited (Intellecap) is the impact advisory arm of
the Aavishkaar Group, a pioneer in providing innovative business solutions that help build and scale
sustainable enterprises dedicated to social and environmental change. Intellecap & Aavishkaar Group
take an ecosystem-approach which combines knowledge, capital and networks, to provide social
innovations with a continuum of support throughout their life-cycle and to address systemic barriers.
We do this by operating at two levels. At the first-level we directly support organizations that invent or
create novel solutions with capital, acceleration, fund-raising, technical assistance, innovation transfer,
and market linkages. At the second-level, we focus on building enabling ecosystems for innovations to
scale by engaging with a range of actors such as value chain players, investors, philanthropies,
corporations, governments and intermediaries. We leverage our convening and amplification platform
Sankalp to augment our effort to search, seed, support, and scale impact enterprises across sectors.
We have worked with more than 300 clients on over 500 consulting and research engagements across
multiple geographies. We are a group of 2,700+ professionals in offices across India, Kenya and
Indonesia

About Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF)

Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF) is an industry-led initiative (seeded by and within Intellecap)
and a common action platform with a purpose of accelerating the transition of fashion industry across
the global south to become resource efficient (through decarbonizing the supply chain) and responsible
(through creating green livelihoods) through adoption of a circular economy as a pathway. In line with
this, CAIF’s mission is to build the ecosystem and capabilities to enable this transition and
mainstreaming circular economy across the global south. While seeded by and within
Intellecap, CAIF operates as an independent and neutral industry-led initiative through an industry
facing governing structure comprising a Governance Council and Advisory Committee which includes
global and regional leaders from organizations like UN Environment Program (UNEP), UNIDO, Aditya
Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., H&M, Marks and Spencer, Arvind Ltd. etc.

Purpose of the Role:

The CAIF team is driven by the mission to accelerate the transition of fashion industry across the global
south to become planet positive and people positive through adoption of a circular economy as a
pathway. To achieve this mission, the CAIF team engages with a diverse set of clients such as leading
DFIs, large foundations, corporations and investors to develop and implement multi-year ecosystem
level programs and interventions. To shape the global industry’s response to 2030 SDGs, CAIF’s efforts
focus on – a. decarbonizing the off-shore manufacturing across global south, b. ensuring zero leakage of
textiles waste into the environment, c. eliminating single-use plastics from fashion economy and d.
creation of circular and green jobs across the global offshore manufacturing hubs.

Working with the CAIF team, this fast-paced and diverse role will require you to lead the
conceptualization, development and execution of multi-year ecosystem level programs which are
aligned to UN’s 2030 SDGs, CAIF’s strategic priorities and areas that can deliver tangible outcomes and
impact for brands, manufacturers, SMEs, Innovators / Entrepreneurs, and formal / informal workers
employed across the textiles and apparel value chain. These outcomes and impact areas are at the
convergence of response to climate crisis, gender and green livelihoods, textiles waste, eliminating
single-use plastics, energy, and water efficiency, amongst others. You will also actively contribute to
shaping and achieving CAIF’s long-term strategic and sustainability roadmap.

Core responsibilities as Manager, CAIF

Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Planning:

• Textiles and apparel stakeholder mapping and managing a database of such private and public
  sector stakeholders incl. brands, manufacturers, innovators, ecosystem enablers, industry
  associations / bodies etc. in the global south (South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa).
• Own, build and nurture key relationships with strategic partners
• Develop an up-to date knowledge and insights into their needs, gaps, and challenges to
  address (at an organization level)
• Actively work to build and nurture CAIF’s partner network.
• Contribute to the development of CAIF’s mid to long-term roadmap that will help CAIF take a
  market-leading position in enabling the transition of the industry to a circular economy.

Business Development:

• Identify and lead response to relevant tenders and RFPs (Request For Proposals) – defined and
  structured response to opportunities from DFIs and / or Philanthropic Foundations.
• Help identify and conceptualize multi-year ecosystem level programs in areas of CAIF’s focus
• Multi-year ecosystem level programs at the intersection of climate action, waste
  management, circular economy, gender, green or circular jobs in the context of the
  textile & apparel industry in the global south
• Meet agreed and assigned business development targets and KPIs

Execution & Delivery:

• Lead the planning and management of end-to-end execution of projects by 2-3 member teams
• Lead secondary and primary research (quantitative and qualitative) and analysis as a part of
  project delivery for insight generation
• Apply appropriate research, consulting and design thinking tools and methodologies for project
  execution and insight generation
• Lead and manage project / program’s stakeholders and partners
• Lead monitoring and evaluation of projects and impact delivered
• Lead preparation and submission of high quality project deliverables in a timely manner
• Serve as the point of contact (PoC) for project clients and lead all project presentations and
  interactions with them
• Gains respect and builds relationships at the appropriate level within the client hierarchy

Sector Knowledge & CAIF Profile Building:

• Collaborate with colleagues and partners across multiple geographies to develop understanding
  and expertise on the various aspects of the textile & apparel industry in the global south
• Lead insightful research and analysis on themes including (but not limited to) textile waste
  management, plastics free economy, alternative materials associated with textiles sector,
  climate change, de-carbonization strategies and pathways, low carbon solutions, financing
  mechanisms, green and circular job creation etc
• Create, publish and disseminate knowledge and thought leadership pieces like articles and
  whitepapers widely to enhance CAIF’s brand profile
• Represent CAIF at Sankalp, Intellecap’s flagship event, as well external platforms, events and
  conferences to strengthen CAIF’s brand profile

Team Building

• Actively contribute to setting performance goals and KPIs for junior team members
• Mentor and guide junior team members in achieving performance goals
• Mentor and support junior team members and enhance their capabilities and productivity
• Support and mentor junior team members in their career progression

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate / Master’s degree or equivalent from reputed institutions
• Minimum of 8-10 years of past experience in circular economy, design thinking, business
  consulting, development sector research and consulting, inclusive business models, program
  management, or related/equivalent domains
• Past experience in working on programs and engagements for clients like DFIs like IFC/World
  Bank, USAID, JICA etc. and/or large foundations like BMGF, Laudes Foundation, Rockefeller
  Foundation etc. is highly desirable
• Past experience in engaging with corporates as a part of public-private-partnership programs
  will be an asset
• Prior experience on projects associated with the Fashion/Textile & Apparel sector is desirable
  but not mandatory
• 3-5 years of experience in managing teams

Skills & Persona Archetype

• Passionate to make an impact in the development sector
• Demonstrates and operates with high emotional intelligence
• Is a critical thinker and problem solver (ability to look at complex problems and break it down
  for easy communication)? Loves to think in systems and not silos; strives to understand and
  unlock the interdependencies in complex problems
• Has an informed and considered point of view that can keep an audience engaged and to be
  able to carry a conversation with confidence
• Has the ability to think in the long term and deliver/do in the short term.
• Brings cognitive diversity to conversations and raises the bar on thinking and doing.
• Is hungry to learn and actively contributes to CAIF’s learning curve.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of business models
• Diligent and detail-orientated
• Have and demonstrate a healthy appetite for risk backed by reasoning

The specific KPIs or KRAs will be shared with candidates during the interview process.

Intellecap is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
While we thank all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Intellecap, a part of the Aavishkaar Group, is a global impact advisory firm and a pioneer in building enabling ecosystems and channeling capital to create and nurture a sustainable & equitable society. Founded in 2002, Intellecap works across critical sectors like Agriculture, Livelihoods, Climate Change, Clean Energy, Financial Services, Gender & Inclusion, Healthcare, Water and Sanitation, and has delivered over 500+ global engagements across 40+ countries and syndicated investments of over $1,1 Billion USD in Capital. Intellecap, through its presence in India and Africa, provides a broad range of Consulting, Research and Investment Banking Services. Our common action platform, Sankalp Forum, one of the largest global inclusive development platforms, brings together the ecosystem to shape the way markets work for delivering the SDGs 2030.

About Investment Banking at Intellecap

Intellecap’s Investment Banking Team is a pioneer in executing transactions for impact enterprises and has intermediated over USD 1.2 bn for enterprises and from a varied group of global investors like Foundations, Impact investors, Development Financial institutions and Private Equity funds. We focus on Private Equity, Debt and M&A advisory for clients across Financial Services, Healthcare, Food & Agri and Clean Energy. We have a track record
of >15 years with more than 150 Assignments to date.

Please visit https://www.intellecap.com/ to know more about us.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Origination and successful execution of private equity or M&A transactions in focus sectors.
• Develop and manage institutional relationships with potential clients and Investors/ Financial Institutions
• Mentor junior team members to create better delivery and leadership capability
• Generate new business ideas, ventures and service offerings that could add to the firm’s existing revenue generation ability
• Seek cross selling opportunities with other business units and group companies
• Write thought pieces for publication and present at conferences to propagate the IBG view points .
• Develop sector thesis and credentials in one or two key sectors – Agri, consumer, renewable energy

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 6-10 years of proven experience in raising private equity and/ or M&A for companies, in FIG, Agri, Health, and Energy sector.
• Transaction experience across Private Equity and/ or M&A
• Good BD skills and relationship with both domestic and International investors.
• Experience in managing staff and interactions at all levels of the organization
• Has built strong relationships with clients and investors locally
• MBA Finance or CPA / CFA/ CA with a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial markets and investment banking business.
• Ability to plan, execute and deliver on projects in a timely manner.
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvements.
• Strong entrepreneurship drive, excellent managerial skills, self-confidence, good
• judgment and ability to make sound decisions.
• Strong team-player with excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation and public speaking skill

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 6-10 years of experience in Investment Banking;
• Should have handled Transaction Collaterals – Teaser/ Pitch Document, Information
  Memorandum, Financial Model, etc. – on its own
• Arriving at comparable transaction multiples – Precedent Transaction Multiples,
  Public Market Multiples; (Please add knowledge of valuation techniques – DCF to
  this)
• Having been part of closed private equity transactions is a plus;
• Knowledge of relevant regulations (FDI, SEBI, RBI, etc.), term sheets, and shareholder
  agreements are desirable.
• An MBA from a top business school or equivalent;
• Deal experience in focus sectors- Healthcare, Agri, FIG, and Renewable Energy.

Essential Skills

• Sound Fundamentals – Accounts, Financial Modelling, Reading and interpreting Balance Sheets, arriving at comparable transaction multiples – Precedent Transaction Multiples, Public Market Multiples;
• Power-point presentation skills
• Ability to handle information load methodically
• Emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical and logical thought-flow.
• High confidence level;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Very high level of ownership and commitment;
• Ability to manage networks and relationships; Aggression;
• Ability to think beyond the obvious and draw out from readings and interactions with
  various people.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intellecap is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified individuals from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds, regardless of gender, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality, and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Intellecap, a part of the Aavishkaar Group, is a global impact advisory firm and a pioneer in building enabling ecosystems and channeling capital to create and nurture a sustainable & equitable society. Founded in 2002, Intellecap
works across critical sectors like Agriculture, Livelihoods, Climate Change, Clean Energy, Financial Services, Gender & Inclusion, Healthcare, Water, and Sanitation, and has delivered over 500+ global engagements across 40+
countries and syndicated investments of over $1,1 Billion USD in Capital. Intellecap through its presence in India and Africa, provides a broad range of Consulting, Research, and Investment Banking Services. Our common action
platform, Sankalp Forum, one of the largest global inclusive development platforms, brings together the ecosystem to shape the way markets work for delivering the SDGs 2030.

Please visit www.intellecap.com to know more about us.

Intellecap’s Consulting’s clientele is global, and the team has delivered diverse projects across Asia and Africa. The team works with:

The team works with:

• Social Enterprise models to help them achieve scale and faster integration with the mainstream through better business planning, market intelligence and process excellence
• Large businesses and corporations to help them engage better with the Bottom of the Pyramid markets
• Private foundations, multilateral and bilateral funders and investors to help them understand, strategize and design interventions for the inclusive business space

Intellecap, a part of the Aavishkaar Group, is a global impact advisory firm and a pioneer in building enabling ecosystems and channeling capital to create and nurture a sustainable & equitable society. Founded in 2002, Intellecap
works across critical sectors like Agriculture, Livelihoods, Climate Change, Clean Energy, Financial Services, Gender & Inclusion, Healthcare, Water, and Sanitation, and has delivered over 500+ global engagements across 40+
countries and syndicated investments of over $1,1 Billion USD in Capital. Intellecap through its presence in India and Africa, provides a broad range of Consulting, Research, and Investment Banking Services. Our common action
platform, Sankalp Forum, one of the largest global inclusive development platforms, brings together the ecosystem to shape the way markets work for delivering the SDGs 2030.

Please visit www.intellecap.com to know more about us.

Intellecap’s Consulting’s clientele is global, and the team has delivered diverse projects across Asia and Africa. The team works with:

The team works with:

• Social Enterprise models to help them achieve scale and faster integration with the mainstream through better business planning, market intelligence and process excellence
• Large businesses and corporations to help them engage better with the Bottom of the Pyramid markets
• Private foundations, multilateral and bilateral funders and investors to help them understand, strategize and design interventions for the inclusive business space

What we look for:

Whether it is a consulting expert, a research analyst, a finance prodigy, or an investment
banker, we seek to hire the best across the globe and provide them with a unique global
ecosystem of learning, experience, and expertise. Our teams are diverse, entrepreneurial, and
fun, comprising millennials and seasoned experts, who are passionate about changing the
landscape of social change. The ability to serve the next 3 billion is an opportunity of immense
promise, and we look at those who are entrepreneurial in their mindset, sharp in their
thinking, and bring in deep sector expertise to deliver compelling work globally.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Project Execution:

• Lead the delivery of multiple project workstreams, solving complex problems that
  create impactful solutions, in line with client expectations and company standards.
  Our clients include international development organizations such as World Bank,
  USAID, FCDO, international foundations, impact investors, social enterprises,
  businesses with sustainability focus.
• Understand clients’ requirements, scope the solutions using your subject matter
  expertise, and develop implementation schedule with clearly define execution
  milestones.
• Lead project execution, team discussions, and guide team to drive successful
  execution in line with identified approach, guide implementation and analysis as
  required.
• Provide guidance and coach junior team members while working with Principals and
  Partners to deliver high-quality outputs and deliverables.

Business Development:

• Identify whitespaces and opportunities for the team to meaningfully contribute
  towards solving challenges for low-income communities in developing countries.
• Regular tracking of business development opportunities coming up in the sectors.
• Lead EOIs and RFP submissions and co-lead business development activities for the region
• Create strategic and operational plans for the team in collaboration with Sector Leads
• Engage with senior experts internally and externally on aspects related to the project

Brand Building:

• Lead the preparation of concept notes and whitepapers for publications and internal consumption.
• Building institutional relations and the Intellecap brand in the region
• Contributing to outreach activities such as preparing brochures, newsletter, writing online posts etc.
• Be part of the team that contributes towards developing the domestic and global strategy for the consulting practice at Intellecap. Undertake relevant national and international field travel and exposure as and when required.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Degree/Masters or equivalent from reputed institutes in India/Kenya/abroad.
• 6-10 years of proven track record in management or development-finance consulting
  setting, strategic advisory and client development roles including business
  development, fundraising and client/project management.
• Experience in international development and/or frontier and emerging markets
• Exposure to inclusive business/BOP/Social enterprise/Impact investing.
• Experience in managing multi-cultural consulting teams to deliver high quality outputs

Essential Skills

• Strong business acumen and understanding of business issues across multiple focus sectors
• Outstanding problem-solving, strategic thinking and creative confidence, to bring the most impactful and creative solutions to complex development challenges.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Project Management skills as they relate to managing client engagement outcomeshigh quality deliverables on a timely basis and within budget
• Strong client and relationship-building skills including ability to engage senior client on firm’s offerings as well as emerging issues across practice areas in the sector
• Lead project scope discussions and provide insightful recommendations
• Display entrepreneurship approach in tackling sector specific challenges
• Demonstrate ability to lead people – build and motivate a team for greater performance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills – experience of writing and publishing white papers, blogs etc. highly desirable

Intellecap is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified individuals from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds, regardless of gender, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality, and are committed to
fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.