About the Department
Invest India is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It hosts teams working with various government initiatives such as Make in India, Startup India, AGNii, and PMG.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
- Lead the vision and strategic direction for the ODOP initiative, ensuring alignment with national development goals and balanced regional growth.
- Seamlessly integrate ODOP strategies with national and state policies, ensuring the initiative supports broader economic development objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Foster high-level relationships with Central and State Governments, Industry Associations, e-Commerce giants, and international trade bodies to synergize efforts towards enhancing production and market reach.
- Establish a robust feedback loop with stakeholders to continuously refine and improve ODOP strategies based on ground-level insights and challenges.
Brand and Market Development:
- Drive the development of innovative branding and marketing strategies to enhance market access and visibility of district-centric products.
- Identify potential products aligned with district’s strength.
Technology and Innovation Partnership:
- Engage with leading technology firms and startups to integrate advanced solutions that enhance traditional production methods, ensuring global competitiveness.
Advanced Market Analysis:
- Lead the efforts for comprehensive market research to identify export opportunities and markets for ODOP products.
- Strategize the positioning of ODOP products by performing a detailed analysis of competitors in target markets.
Entrepreneurship and Economic Development:
- Develop programs to boost startups and SMEs within the ODOP framework that include providing training and mentorship to entrepreneurs.
- Assess the economic impact of the ODOP initiative on local communities, using findings to refine approaches and maximize socioeconomic benefits.
Empowering Stakeholders:
- Lead efforts for collaboration with state/ district stakeholders.
- Provide strategic insights into the challenges faced by artisans, farmers, traders, producers, and corporates within the ODOP framework.
Qualifications
- Professional with 20+ years of experience in industrial design firms, supply chain conglomerates, trade bodies/associations, or government interface roles.
- Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute visionary strategies, leveraging extensive industry experience.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging with high-level stakeholders and representing the initiative on national and international platforms.
- Strong analytical capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making and strategy formulation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Educational Qualifications: Master's or higher degree in Business Administration, or, Economics, or a related field, preferably from a reputed institution.